Universal Audio VOLT 276 - Review and Real-World Tests

It's fair to say you would expect a lot from Universal Audio. I tested everything to see if they delivered on features, quality, and performance.
My review of the Universal Audio VOLT 276 includes:
- Features and Controls
- Preamp tests with multiple microphones
- Vintage 610 Preamp and 76 Compressor emulations
- Self-noise measurements (synthetic and real-world)
- Headphone Amplifier real-world tests for power and coloration vs impedance
- Instrument Inputs with Guitar and Bass
- Build Quality
- Included Software and Plugins
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- I found a feature that required me to make an entire second video!
This is a thorough review to help you decide if the VOLT 276 is the right interface for your studio.
Thanks for watching!
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VOLT 276 website: links.askdrtk.com/volt276
Amazon: amzn.to/3QAEwY3
Other Gear used in this review:
Shure SM7B: amzn.to/3QiRpG6
Rode PodMic: amzn.to/3wPkOkU
Audio-Technica AT2040: amzn.to/3NBIChV
Rode NT1A: amzn.to/3A45lih
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:36 Features and Controls
03:07 Vintage 610 Preamp and 76 Compressor
04:30 Driver, Sample Rate, and Buffer Control
04:55 Preamp Test with SM7B, PodMic, AT2040, and NT1A
05:54 Self-Noise Tests
07:13 Headphone Amplifier
09:25 Instrument Input Tests with Guitar and Bass
10:12 Built Quality Assessment
10:52 Bundled Software
11:10 Another Use for the VOLT 276 and 476
11:48 Final Thought and Recommendations
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