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MPC Live III electronic music production controller on a white background

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Akai

Akai Professional MPC LIVE III

Name: Akai Professional MPC LIVE III
Brand: Akai
SKU: 700001620
Price: 1399.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

£1,399.00

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The MPC Live III is Akai Professional’s most powerful portable MPC ever - delivering 4x the processing power of its predecessor in a fully standalone music production center. Designed for beatmakers, producers, and live performers to bring their creative ideas to life.

Building on the ground-breaking MPC Live II, the Live III pushes creativity further thanks to the expanded Gen 2 architecture, with expanded features, intuitive controls, and next-level performance capabilities. Its advanced sampling, sequencing, and effects engine deliver a complete, studio-quality workflow - no computer or DAW required.

Main features of the Akai Professional MPC LIVE III include:

Standalone hardware with MPC3 OS (No computer required)
8 Core processor (Gen 2) - 4 x the power of MPC Live II
8 GB onboard RAM / 128 GB storage
16 full-size RGB MPCe expressive pads with new 3D sensing technology
Onboard stereo studio monitors
Built-in high-quality studio mic for field recording, vocal takes, and quick sampling
Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery
2 x combo inputs with mic preamps
16 RGB performance buttons for step sequencing / automation / effects control
Assignable touch strip controller
Vibrant 7” touch display
USB-C port for computer connectivity (ISO and Android apps, seamless smart device audio sampling, and high-speed transfer of up to 24 audio channels in/out of your DAW)
8 CV / Gate outputs
WiFi / Bluetooth (Ableton Link)

MPC Live 3 introduces innovative features like ultra-responsive MPCe expressive pad technology, dedicated 16-step sequencer buttons, and a dynamic performance touch-strip. Fuelled by MPC3 OS, this system offers the iconic MPC workflow with new clip launching, song arranging, and studio effects.

With 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.

Technical Specifications 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 (1 kHz)
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 pads 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-color 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

Shipping.

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Returns.

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