Akai Professional MPC Live 3 Portable Standalone Music Production Center with Speakers and Built-in Microphone

OPEN BOX CONDITION SUMMARY Condition As-new. Original packaging Included Original accessories/manual Included Warranty Full manufacturer’s warranty from date of purchase Comments Lightly used display stock. Link to original (unopened) product Click here 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 Centerno 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 o New unlocked features exclusive to MPC Live III: Pro Reverb, EQ, CV Playgroup, Clip Matrix, Utility Plug, Super TS, Pro Stems Separation New MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology for ultra-flexible, expressive workflow 16 RGB step sequencer buttons Performance touch strip 7in. 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 and 4 efficiency cores Class-compliant USB-C Wi-Fi 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: Connection for up to 32 devices 2 XLR/combo jack/phono inputs 6 audio outputs Technical Specifications Digital Audio System ADCs o 24-bit @ 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz DACs o 24-bit @ 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz Digital Signal Processing o 32-bit floating point Mic Inputs 12 (2) balanced XLR+1/4 (6.35 mm) TRS Frequency Response o 20 Hz 20 kHz (+0.2 / -1.2 dB) Dynamic Range o 110.0 dB (A-weighted) SNR o 101.8 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted) THD+N o 0.002% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS) Preamp EIN o -131 dBu (max gain, 40 source, A-weighted) o -127 dBu (max gain, 150 source, unweighted) Maximum Input Level o +13 dBu (XLR-Pad ON), -1 dBu (XLR-Pad OFF) Sensitivity o -46 dBu (XLR-Pad ON), -60 dBu (XLR-Pad OFF) Gain Range o 59 dB Line Inputs 12 (2) balanced XLR+1/4 (6.35 mm) TRS Frequency Response o 20 Hz 20 kHz (+0.2 / -1.1 dB) Dynamic Range o 110.6 dB (A-weighted) SNR o 98.6 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted) THD+N o 0.002% (1 kHz, +3 dBu, -1 dBFS) Maximum Input Level o +16 dBu Sensitivity o -20 dBu Gain Range o 36 dB Phono Inputs (2) unbalanced RCA Dynamic Range o 92 dB (A-weighted, 135 mVrms @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 source) SNR o 79 dB (A-weighted, 4 mVrms @ 1 kHz, 20 source) THD+N o 0.1% (1 kHz, -46 dBu, -1 dBFS) Maximum Input Level o 135 mVrms (1kHz) Sensitivity o 2.1 mVrms (1 kHz) Line Outputs 16 (6) impedance-balanced 1/4 (6.35 mm) TRS Frequency Response o 20 Hz 20 kHz (+0.03 / -0.18 dB) Dynamic Range o 113.8 dB (A-weighted) THD+N o 0.003% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS) Maximum Output Level o +12 dBu Output Impedance o 100 Headphone Output (1) 1/4 (6.35 mm) stereo headphone Dynamic Range o 111.2 dB (A-weighted) THD+N o 0.006% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 10 mW/channel into 32 headphones) Frequency Response o 20 Hz 20 kHz (+0.03 / -0.19 dB) Maximum Power Delivered o +50 mW (<1% THD, 32 headphones) Maximum Output Level o +11 dBu Output Impedance o 32 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-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