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Production ExpertStudios & pros

Universal Audio Launches Volt Gen 2 And Volt Max USB Interfaces With Tone Shaping Preamps And Onboard Compression

October 1

Universal Audio has today announced Volt Gen 2 and Volt Max, a range of six bus-powered USB audio interfaces that replace the original Volt line.

Mics & outboard Interface News

Read at Production Expert ↗

Also covered by: DJ Mag, Universal Audio Blog, Bonedo, KEYBOARDS / Sound & Recording, Sound On Sound, Audiofanzine (FR), AMAZONA.de

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