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Creative Labs Live! Audio A3 USB-C Audio Interface

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Creative Labs Live! Audio A3 USB-C Audio Interface
Key Features
  • Streamers, Musicians, Podcasters
  • Bus Powered, Mac and Windows
  • 2 XLR-Combo Mic / Line / Hi-Z Preamps
  • 3.5mm Mobile Device Input with Mix-Minus
Record, mix, and stream professional-sounding podcasts or music to your computer with Creative Labs Live! Audio A3, a 4x2 USB-C audio interface designed to deliver high-quality 24-bit / 96 kHz audio recording and playback in the comfort of your own creative space.
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Creative Labs LIVE AUDIO A3 Overview

Record, mix, and stream professional-sounding podcasts or music to your computer with Creative Labs Live! Audio A3, a 4x2 USB-C audio interface designed to deliver high-quality 24-bit / 96 kHz audio recording and playback in the comfort of your own creative space.

Live! Audio A3 offers a wide range of connectivity options including two combo XLR-1/4" microphone inputs and preamps with switchable 48V phantom power for condenser mics. Musicians will appreciate being able to switch between line inputs and Hi-Z inputs for guitars and electronic instruments. The 3.5mm stereo input enables you to seamlessly connect your phone/tablet with mix-minus functionality, ensuring crystal-clear communication without distractions. A large Mute button lets you quickly mute all the inputs on the fly.

There are also two 1/4" outputs to connect a pair of speakers and two independent headphone outputs each with their own volume control for two participants. Live! Audio A3 also features a 4-channel mixer with simple and intuitive controls that makes it easy to get quality results fasts.

Zero-Latency Direct Monitoring
  • Use selectable direct monitoring to hear your live input signal with no distracting echo or latency.
Clear Calls with Mix-Minus
  • Live! Audio A3 utilizes a mix-minus function to ensure that callers don't hear their own voice echoing back to them.
Two Independent Headphone Outputs
  • With two independent headphone outputs, both the host and the guest in your podcast can clearly hear the content of your production.
  • Separate knobs are provided for quick and independent adjustment of your headphone volumes.
Key Features
  • High-quality A/D converters with resolution up to 24-bit / 96 kHz provide crystal-clear output for voice and instruments.
  • 2 combo-XLR balanced/unbalanced inputs for microphones, line-level devices, and instruments.
  • 3.5mm stereo input for phone or tablet (with mix-minus).
  • 2 1/4" TRS balanced/unbalanced outputs for speakers.
  • 48V phantom power for condenser microphones.
  • Switchable zero-latency monitoring.
  • 4-channel mixer with simple, intuitive controls for independent, real-time volume adjustment of each input.
  • 2 independent headphone outputs, each with their own volume knob.
  • Mute button enables quick muting of audio inputs.
  • Includes a USB-C to USB-A cable.
UPC: 054651195875

Creative Labs LIVE AUDIO A3 Specs

Key Specs
Form Factor
Desktop
Channels of I/O
3 Input / 2 Output
Maximum Sampling Rate
96 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
3
Analog Audio I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TS Mic/Line Input
2x 1/4" TRS Line Output
2x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Smartphone In/Out
Digital Audio I/O
No
Host Connection
1x USB-C
Power Requirements
USB Bus Power
General
Form Factor
Desktop
Display
LED
Channels of I/O
3 Input / 2 Output
Number of Analog Outputs
2
Maximum Sampling Rate
96 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
3
Built-In Microphone
No
Input Level Adjustment
2x Knob
Signal Processing
Pad
No
Gain/Trim Range
Mic:
+50 dB
High-Pass Filter
No
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TS Mic/Line Input
2x 1/4" TRS Line Output
2x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Smartphone In/Out
Phantom Power
48 V
Digital Audio I/O
No
Host Connection / USB
1x USB-C
Host Connection Protocol
USB 2.0, USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Wireless
No
Performance
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 45 Hz
Dynamic Range
> 90 dB
THD
0.05%
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
Windows 10 or Later / macOS 10.15 or Later
Included Software
No
Mobile Device Compatibility
No
Required Hardware
USB 2.0 Port, USB-C Port
Power
Power Requirements
USB Bus Power
Physical
Dimensions
7.4 x 4.3 x 2.1" / 187.7 x 109.2 x 52.7 mm
Weight
31.4 oz / 890.0 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.865 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10 x 6.4 x 4.8"

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