Universal Audio is a leading designer of professional audio recording hardware, DSP software plugins, and analog gear used by producers, engineers, and musicians worldwide.
Universal Audio is an iconic American company renowned for its heritage in analog recording equipment and its innovation in modern digital audio processing. Founded by Bill Putnam Sr., a pioneer in audio engineering, the company was re-established to merge classic analog sound with cutting-edge digital technology. Universal Audio is best known for its Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD Powered Plug-Ins, and authentic analog hardware emulations that bring studio-quality sound to home and professional recording environments.
The company's product line includes the industry-standard Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces, Volt USB interfaces for content creators, UAFX guitar pedals, and a wide range of microphones. Their UAD platform allows users to run high-fidelity emulations of rare vintage gear from Neve, SSL, API, and Manley in real-time. Universal Audio continues to shape the future of audio production with tools designed to inspire creativity and deliver uncompromising sonic quality.
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User manuals and documentation for Apollo interfaces, UAD plug-ins, and other hardware are available centrally at help.uaudio.com.
Most modern Universal Audio hardware, such as Apollo and Volt interfaces or UAFX pedals, is registered via the UA Connect application found on the UAudio downloads page.
You can contact support by submitting a request through the Universal Audio Help Center or by calling their support lines at +1-877-698-2834 (US) or +1-831-440-2436 (International).
Universal Audio typically offers a limited hardware warranty. For specific terms and conditions regarding your product, please refer to the Warranty Policy page on their Help Center.