Recent content by jonljacobi

Note that they didn't leave the interface in my hands so I can't fire it up to answer questions.

I did finally review the studio kit if you're interested. A bit more detail, but I don't do the hard measurements you get in this forum. Purely subjective results. https://www.macworld.com/article/553349/universal-audio-volt-276-studio-pack-review.html

I have no doubt that you'd be happy with any of them.

Sounds like you got a lemon. I’ve heard nothing but good things.

The Twin X Quad is indeed a fine interface. It all depends on your need. If two inputs is fine, it's great, but I augment it with a Clarett 4Pre for straight line input as it has far more. I use the Twin X for vocals and acoustic guitar and it's absolutely fantastic if you want to print to...

Note that Mac users don't need to sign up for anything.

Yes, the entire software bundle, including the ASIO driver requires signing up and in a few cases, installing " Web installers". A couple require iLok. But that's kind of the norm these days. I avoid it like the plague when I can. In this case, I was being paid to. I haven't tried the...

I finally received this. The 276 Studio pack. The headphones are forgettable, but the mic is actually pretty decent though a tad lacking in top end compared to my Rode NT1-A. The Volt 276 is a very nice sounding interface, although as I've stated, I have a difficult time telling the difference...

BTW. Specs. https://help.uaudio.com/hc/en-us/articles/4409522227092-Volt-Specifications

I should have mine Monday, but it seems pretty decent overall with no major weaknesses. It's obviously aimed at a particular market and it's not one that obsesses over specs much. I'm anxiously awaiting JK's 76 review. The preamp emulation seems pretty spot on, so hopefully the compressor will...

Not to answer for Dave, but tastes vary. I quite like the look and I understand it as UA has an "analog-vibe, print to tape" type philosophy. It shows up in everything they do. And as far as tweaking, I was an assistant for some very good engineers back in the day (80's) and I can tell you one...

We'll see RSN. (Real Soon Now). The YouTube videos I've seen are pretty neutral and non-committal. More like previews really. I kind of wonder if they were dealing with beta hardware/firmware etc. or under some sort of review rules. I do like the concept of just providing the two FX most users...

All good points, and what I've heard over YouTube sounds good (all but the very worst do), but this is a forum pretty much obsessed with numbers so you will hear about it. ;-) The 276 (kit) will be sitting right next to an Apollo X and Clarett 4Pre when I review it for Macworld. I'll be going...

Sure thing.

I'm supposed to get one this week. I'll open it up. But fair warning, I can barely tell the difference between any decent modern interface. Okay, replace barely with rarely. I will say that the Apollo Twin X sounds as good as my Clarett 4Pre, and I would expect any recent design from any vendor...