Akai Professional MPC Live III 3 - Music Production Center - Belfield Music - BM

Product Information Akai Professional MPC Live III The most powerful Akai Professional MPC to date, the new 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 even further to empower producers and musicians 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. 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. 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. Key Features/Benefits Standalone Music Production Center—no computer required 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 Complete Feature List Next-generation MPC standalone hardware Powered by MPC3 OS Exclusive unlocked features: Pro Reverb, EQ, CV Playgroup, Clip Matrix, Utility Plug, Super TS, Pro Stems Separation New MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology 16 RGB step sequencer buttons Performance touch strip 7-inch multi-touch color screen 4 touch-capacitive knobs 8 GB internal RAM Internal battery: 4 hours Built-in studio monitors 24 channels of audio in/out via USB-C 32 channels of MIDI in/out via USB-C 8-core processor (4 performance, 4 efficiency cores) Class-compliant USB-C Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 8 CV/gate outputs 2 bi-directional MIDI ports iPhone sampling via USB-C Ableton Control Mode via USB-C Sampling directly from computer Multi-MIDI: connect up to 32 devices 2 XLR/combo jack/phono inputs 6 audio outputs 128GB internal storage (expandable via SSD or SD card) 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 Inputs: (2) balanced XLR+1/4” 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 (40 Ω, A-weighted) / -127 dBu (150 Ω, unweighted) Maximum Input Level: +13 dBu (Pad ON), -1 dBu (Pad OFF) Sensitivity: -46 dBu (Pad ON), -60 dBu (Pad OFF) Gain Range: 59 dB Line Inputs 1–2 Inputs: (2) balanced XLR+1/4” 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 Inputs: (2) unbalanced RCA Dynamic Range: 92 dB (A-weighted) SNR: 79 dB (A-weighted) THD+N: 0.1% (1 kHz, -46 dBu, -1 dBFS) Maximum Input Level: 135 mVrms Sensitivity: 2.1 mVrms Line Outputs 1–6 Outputs: (6) impedance-balanced 1/4” 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 Connector: 1/4” stereo Dynamic Range: 111.2 dB (A-weighted) THD+N: 0.006% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS) Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.03 / -0.19 dB) Max Power: +50 mW @ 32 Ω Max Output Level: +11 dBu Output Impedance: 32 Ω Controls & Interface Pads: 16 velocity & pressure-sensitive (3D sensing) Knobs: 4 Q-Link (touch-sensitive), 1 encoder, 1 volume Buttons: 60 dedicated function, backlit Display: 6.9” color LED-backlit touch CPU & Memory Processor: Quad-core ARM RAM: 8 GB Storage: 128 GB, expandable via SATA Connections Inputs: 2 Combo XLR/TRS, 2 RCA Outputs: 6 TRS, 1 headphone MIDI: 2 In, 2 Out (5-pin) CV/Gate: 4 stereo outs (3.5 mm) USB: 2 Type-A, 1 Type-C SD Card Slot Drive Bay: 2.5” SATA Power Adapter: 19 V, 3.42 A (included) Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion, up to 3 hrs Dimensions & Weight Size: 17.2” x 10.1” x 2.6” (435.9 x 256.0 x 67.1 mm) Weight: 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg)

Akai Professional MPC Live III 3 - Music Production Center - Belfield Music - BM


Product Information

Akai Professional MPC Live III

The most powerful Akai Professional MPC to date, the new 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 even further to empower producers and musicians 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.

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.

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.

Key Features/Benefits

  • Standalone Music Production Center—no computer required
  • 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

Complete Feature List

  • Next-generation MPC standalone hardware
  • Powered by MPC3 OS
  • Exclusive unlocked features: Pro Reverb, EQ, CV Playgroup, Clip Matrix, Utility Plug, Super TS, Pro Stems Separation
  • New MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology
  • 16 RGB step sequencer buttons
  • Performance touch strip
  • 7-inch multi-touch color screen
  • 4 touch-capacitive knobs
  • 8 GB internal RAM
  • Internal battery: 4 hours
  • Built-in studio monitors
  • 24 channels of audio in/out via USB-C
  • 32 channels of MIDI in/out via USB-C
  • 8-core processor (4 performance, 4 efficiency cores)
  • Class-compliant USB-C
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • 8 CV/gate outputs
  • 2 bi-directional MIDI ports
  • iPhone sampling via USB-C
  • Ableton Control Mode via USB-C
  • Sampling directly from computer
  • Multi-MIDI: connect up to 32 devices
  • 2 XLR/combo jack/phono inputs
  • 6 audio outputs
  • 128GB internal storage (expandable via SSD or SD card)

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

  • Inputs: (2) balanced XLR+1/4” 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 (40 Ω, A-weighted) / -127 dBu (150 Ω, unweighted)
  • Maximum Input Level: +13 dBu (Pad ON), -1 dBu (Pad OFF)
  • Sensitivity: -46 dBu (Pad ON), -60 dBu (Pad OFF)
  • Gain Range: 59 dB

Line Inputs 1–2

  • Inputs: (2) balanced XLR+1/4” 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

  • Inputs: (2) unbalanced RCA
  • Dynamic Range: 92 dB (A-weighted)
  • SNR: 79 dB (A-weighted)
  • THD+N: 0.1% (1 kHz, -46 dBu, -1 dBFS)
  • Maximum Input Level: 135 mVrms
  • Sensitivity: 2.1 mVrms

Line Outputs 1–6

  • Outputs: (6) impedance-balanced 1/4” 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

  • Connector: 1/4” stereo
  • Dynamic Range: 111.2 dB (A-weighted)
  • THD+N: 0.006% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.03 / -0.19 dB)
  • Max Power: +50 mW @ 32 Ω
  • Max Output Level: +11 dBu
  • Output Impedance: 32 Ω

Controls & Interface

  • Pads: 16 velocity & pressure-sensitive (3D sensing)
  • Knobs: 4 Q-Link (touch-sensitive), 1 encoder, 1 volume
  • Buttons: 60 dedicated function, backlit
  • Display: 6.9” color LED-backlit touch

CPU & Memory

  • Processor: Quad-core ARM
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Storage: 128 GB, expandable via SATA

Connections

  • Inputs: 2 Combo XLR/TRS, 2 RCA
  • Outputs: 6 TRS, 1 headphone
  • MIDI: 2 In, 2 Out (5-pin)
  • CV/Gate: 4 stereo outs (3.5 mm)
  • USB: 2 Type-A, 1 Type-C
  • SD Card Slot
  • Drive Bay: 2.5” SATA

Power

  • Adapter: 19 V, 3.42 A (included)
  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion, up to 3 hrs

Dimensions & Weight

  • Size: 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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