Universal Audio Volt 2

Universal Audiobeginnerall critical fields sourced

Specifications

connection	usb_c	high confidence
mic inputs	2	unsourced detail
outputs	2	unsourced detail
phantom power	yes	high confidence

Best for

UA vintage-mode preamps at entry price ($189)

Not ideal for

Built-in-compressor seekers (Volt 276)

Sources (3)

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primaryUA — Volt 2 product pagemanufacturer · high
connectionUSB-C per Sweetwater ($189)retailer · high
phantom_power48V per UAmanufacturer · high

Scores

Overall67

Weighted blend: value 20%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 15%, audience fit 15%, use-case 15%.

Beginner Friendliness85

Mapped from upgrade tier 'beginner' (v1 heuristic).

Compatibility50

No ecosystem requirements declared for this category.

Confidence64

3 sources (3 high-confidence); 0 field(s) flagged for verification.

Pro Readiness35

Mapped from upgrade tier 'beginner' (v1 heuristic).

Upgrade Path60

Tier 'beginner' baseline with 0 ecosystem(s) carrying into higher-tier setups.

Use-Case Fit50

Neutral v1 baseline — per-use-case editorial scoring is a later pass.

Value86

Priced in the 10th percentile of its category range.

Where to buy

List price $189

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