Akai Pro - MPC Live III Standalone Music Production Center
Akai Pro - MPC Live III Music Production Center with Built-In Monitors and CV/Gate I/O
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Standalone Music Production Center
Akai Pro - MPC Live III
more power, more productivity!The most powerful Akai Professional MPC to date, the MPC Live III is a flexible and expressive standalone music production center designed for beatmakers, producers, and live performers to bring their creative ideas to life. Building on the breakthrough user-centric features and layout of the MPC Live II, MPC Live III pushes the boundaries to give producers and musicians even more power to create studio-quality productions without limitations.
Its intuitive and comprehensive sampling, sequencing, and effects make it an indispensable tool for modern music creation with no DAW or computer required. MPC Live III introduces innovative features like ultra-responsive MPCe expressive pad technology, dedicated 16-step sequencer buttons, and a dynamic performance touch-strip. Fueled by MPC3 OS, this system offers the iconic MPC workflow with new clip launching, song arranging, and studio effects.
Amazing Features
• 7-inch multi-touch display with intuitive and easy navigation
• New MPCe pad technology for expressive beatmaking and performance
• 16-step sequencer with function buttons for instant electronic-style workflow
• Built-in microphone, stereo monitors, rechargeable battery for portability
• Performance touch-strip for dynamic real-time control
• MPC3 OS with powerful workflow with enhanced features
• New clip launch workflow for enhanced song arranging and performance
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity to enable wireless collaboration and file transfer
The Ultimate Music Production Tool
seamless integrationFeaturing onboard USB-C for smart devices and computer connectivity, along with CV/Gate outputs, MPC Live III seamlessly integrates with external gear, modular synths, and DAWs. Its built-in condenser microphone, powerful stereo monitors, audio interface, rechargeable battery, and two XLR/TRS combo inputs make it a truly portable production center with 128GB of internal storage expandable via SSD or SD card to ensure ample space for samples. Designed for immediate playability, endless experimentation, and precision recording, the MPC Live III is the ultimate music production tool for creating professional beats anytime, anywhere.
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Digital Audio System | ADCs: 24-bit @ 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz DACs: 24-bit @ 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz Digital Signal Processing: 32-bit floating point |
|---|---|
| Mic Inputs 1–2 | (2) balanced XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.2 / -1.2 dB) Dynamic Range: 110.0 dB (A-weighted) SNR: 101.8 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted) THD+N: 0.002% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS) Preamp EIN: -131 dBu (max gain, 40 Ω source, A-weighted), -127 dBu (max gain, 150 Ω source, unweighted) Maximum Input Level: +13 dBu (XLR-Pad ON), -1 dBu (XLR-Pad OFF) Sensitivity: -46 dBu (XLR-Pad ON), -60 dBu (XLR-Pad OFF) Gain Range: 59 dB |
| Line Inputs 1–2 | (2) balanced XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.2 / -1.1 dB) Dynamic Range: 110.6 dB (A-weighted) SNR: 98.6 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted) THD+N: 0.002% (1 kHz, +3 dBu, -1 dBFS) Maximum Input Level: +16 dBu Sensitivity: -20 dBu Gain Range: 36 dB |
| Phono Inputs | (2) unbalanced RCA Dynamic Range: 92 dB (A-weighted, 135 mVrms @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 Ω source) SNR: 79 dB (A-weighted, 4 mVrms @ 1 kHz, 20 Ω source) THD+N: 0.1% (1 kHz, -46 dBu, -1 dBFS) Maximum Input Level: 135 mVrms (1kHz) Sensitivity: 2.1 mVrms (1 kHz) |
| Line Outputs 1–6 | (6) impedance-balanced 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.03 / -0.18 dB) Dynamic Range: 113.8 dB (A-weighted) THD+N: 0.003% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS) Maximum Output Level: +12 dBu Output Impedance: 100 Ω |
| Headphone Output | (1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone Dynamic Range: 111.2 dB (A-weighted) THD+N: 0.006% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 10 mW/channel into 32 Ω headphones) Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.03 / -0.19 dB) Maximum Power Delivered: +50 mW (<1% THD, 32 Ω headphones Maximum Output Level: +11 dBu Output Impedance: 32 Ω |
| Pads | (16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pas with 3D-sensing technology (8) banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons |
| Knobs | (4) 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link Knobs (4) Q-Link Knob columns accessible via Q-Link button (1) 360° encoder for display navigation and selection via push (1) 270° volume control |
| Buttons | (60) dedicated function buttons; red-, amber-, or green-backlit |
| Display | 6.9” / 176 mm (diagonal) 5.9” x 3.7” / 150 x 93 mm (width x height) Full-colour LED-backlit display with touch interface |
| CPU | Processor: Quad-core ARM® processor RAM: 8 GB Storage: 128 GB, expandable via SATA connections |
| Connections | (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) Combo XLR/TRS inputs (1 stereo pair) (6) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (3 stereo pairs) (1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone output (2) RCA inputs (1 stereo pair) (2) 5-pin MIDI inputs (2) 5-pin MIDI outputs (4) Stereo 1/8” (3.5 mm) CV/Gate outputs (2) USB Type-A ports (1) USB Type-C® port (1) SD card slot (1) power adapter input (1) drive bay for 2.5” (635 mm) SATA drive |
| Power | via power adapter: 19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive, included via battery: lithium-ion, rechargeable, up to 3 hours of battery life with typical use |
| Dimensions | 17.2” x 10.1” x 2.6” 435.9 x 256.0 x 67.1 mm |
| Weight | 8.6 lbs. 3.9 kg |
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