Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review the Volt 276 and discuss when you might want the Volt 2 over the Volt 276. I also compare vintage mode to the LA610 tube preamp and compare it to the Audient ID14 and SSL2+. This thing offers a 55dB gain range, an EIN of -127dBa, sufficiently powered headphone amp, direct monitoring, midi I/O, and that vintage mode & 76 style compressor

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00:00 - Intro / Pricing / Disclosure
00:34 - Signal Chain for Testing
00:55 - What’s in the Box
01:39 - Build Quality
02:14 - Walkthrough of Features
04:28 - Specifications
05:26 - Vintage Mode Test
05:58 - Compressor Mode Test
07:05 - Shure SM7b Mic Test (No Cloudlifter or Fethead)
08:36 - Preamp Gain Noise Test
09:41 - Comparison to Univeral Audio LA610 Tube Preamp
12:32 - Volt 276 vs. Audient ID14 vs SSL 2+
13:58 - Latency Test
14:54 - Instrument Input Test
17:20 - Pros & Cons
21:05 - Recommendation
22:24 - UA Volt 2 or Volt 276
23:08 - Outro

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