UA
#3
Universal Audio Volt 2 (Gen 2)
Best for: Clean monitoring plus built-in tone-shaping preamps
8.1/10
What we like
- 126 dB monitor-output dynamic range, highest here
- Built-in loopback for streaming and podcasts
- Per-channel 48 V phantom power
Watch out for
- No MIDI ports
- 60 dB of gain is less than the Scarlett or SSL
- EIN figure not published
Score breakdown
* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the category median so missing data neither helps nor hurts.
| Mic preamp gain | 60 dB |
|---|---|
| Input dynamic range | 119 dB |
| Monitor output dynamic range | 126 dB |
| Preamp noise (EIN) | Not listed |
| Mic preamps | 2 |
| Max sample rate | 192 kHz |
| Loopback | Yes |
| 5-pin MIDI I/O | No |
| Bit depth | 32-bit |
| I/O | 2-in / 4-out |
| Headphone power | 45 mW into 32 Ω |
| Notes | Warmth, Focus and Shine preamp modes; Auto-Gain and Clip Protection |
| Price | Check price |