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Universal Audio

Industrial design of new Volt USB audio interfaces. Legendary sound, within reach. Get class-leading audio conversion, direct monitoring, vintage preamp mode, & more.

UA: MUSIC FOR THE MASSES

CLIENT: Universal Audio

ROLE: Designer (ID)

YEAR: 2020

WHERE: Designed while at Pull

In the fall of 2019, I had the chance to dive into a new Universal Audio (UA) project. UA, originally founded in 1958, has a legacy of creating iconic music studio devices.

I had to incorporate classic design elements while still giving the product a fresh and contemporary look. The use of authentic materials combined with a restrained color palette adds some warmth and premiumness to the minimalist enclosure.

The Volt product line launched in 2020 to wide acclaim.

Universal Audio Volt Sketch
 

RECOGNITION

FORBES, SEPTEMBER 2022

The UA Volt 2 is a beautiful piece of industrial design. It’s also a great-sounding interface that’s easy to use.
— Mark Sparrow, Senior Contributor, Forbes

Musicradar, December 2021

Easy to use and with an appealing retro aesthetic, the Volts have stylishly brought UA recording hardware to a whole new audience.
— Musicradar