Experts recommend PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 more than Universal Audio Volt 276
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 over Universal Audio Volt 276, but both Audio Interfaces have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 received 5 recommendations: from hollyland.com (5 Jul 2024), bandpioneer.com (24 Aug 2024) Musician on a Mission (22 Jan 2020) and 2 others. By contrast, Universal Audio Volt 276 received only 3 recommendations from Wirecutter (3 Dec 2024), Sweetwater (14 Mar 2022) and soundref.com (1 Jan 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com  | bandpioneer.com  | Wirecutter  | Musician on a Mission  | Sweetwater  | Your Guitar Brain  | EDM Sauce  | Music Radar  | soundref.com  | producelikeapro.com  |
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| 3 | - | $100 |  PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 The PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 is a versatile and reliable audio interface with low latency, high-quality mic preamps, and compatibility with almost all recording software, making it an excellent choice for musicians, podcasters, and other audio professionals. | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | 15 | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| 6 | - | $299 |  Universal Audio Volt 276 The Universal Audio Volt 276 audio interface is a versatile and high-quality option for recording and playback needs, offering a range of input and output options, vintage and 76 compressor buttons, and a class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion. | - | - | 4 | - | 9 | - | - | - | 7 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 14 Mar 2022 Sweetwater ranked Universal Audio Volt 276 as #9 and PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 as #15
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #9 out of 19 Universal Audio Volt 276 ... ... #15 out of 19 PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 ... ... Source: www.sweetwater.com - On 5 Jul 2024 hollyland.com ranked PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 as #3
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #3 out of 5 PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 ... ... Source: www.hollyland.com - On 24 Aug 2024 bandpioneer.com ranked PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 as #3
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #3 out of 5 PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 ... ... Source: bandpioneer.com - On 22 Jan 2020 Musician on a Mission ranked PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 as #1
Rank Audio Interface Comment #1 out of 12 PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 Recommended for Solo Artists and Mobile Recording... ... ... Source: www.musicianonamission.com - On 19 Sep 2024 EDM Sauce ranked PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 as #4
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #4 out of 5 PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 ... ... Source: www.edmsauce.com - On 3 Dec 2024 Wirecutter ranked Universal Audio Volt 276 as #4
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 5 Universal Audio Volt 276 A step-up model for pro-quality music production... ... ... Source: www.nytimes.com - On 1 Jan 2024 soundref.com ranked Universal Audio Volt 276 as #7
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 7 Universal Audio Volt 276 A quality interface for shaping your unique soundSource: soundref.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 outranks Universal Audio Volt 276. This is not to say that Universal Audio Volt 276 is a bad option. Like PreSonus AudioBox USB 96, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 outranks Universal Audio Volt 276 by 3 positions. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 is more critically acclaimed than Universal Audio Volt 276.
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com | bandpioneer.com | Wirecutter | Musician on a Mission | Sweetwater | Your Guitar Brain | EDM Sauce | Music Radar | soundref.com | producelikeapro.com |
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| 1 | - | Check price |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface is a versatile and reliable device with low latency levels, upgraded preamp design, and a new Air mode that enhances high-end detail, making it a great choice for solo artists and mobile recording. | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | - | $200 |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| 3 | - | $100 | PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 The PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 is a versatile and reliable audio interface with low latency, high-quality mic preamps, and compatibility with almost all recording software, making it an excellent choice for musicians, podcasters, and other audio professionals. | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | 15 | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $199 |  UA Volt 2 The UA Volt 2 audio interface is a versatile and high-quality device with low latency, two preamps based on the classic Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, and essential audio software, making it a reliable option for recording musicians, podcasters, and streamers. | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
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Expert reviews [10]
Total expert reviews: 10
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by Old Time Music | 100 |
| Average score based on 10 reviews | 89 |
| Lowest score by higherhz.com | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [6]
Total expert reviews: 6
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by PremierGuitar | 92 |
| Average score based on 6 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by higherhz.com | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Value-packed 2-channel USB 2.0 interface for personal and portable recording.
- 2 high-quality Class-A mic preamps make it easy to get a great sound.
- 2 high-headroom instrument inputs to record guitar, bass, and your favorite line-level devices, plus MIDI I/O.
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From Seller:
- Get the sound of UA’s classic 610 preamps, 1176 compressor and professional-grade converters to capture every detail and nuance of your performance with up to 24-bit / 192 kHz quality
- Record and mix with the award-winning LUNA Digital Audio Workstation, giving you the sound and workflow of a real analog studio
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