Creative Labs LIVE AUDIO A3 Overview
By Photo’s Eric Calvi
Record, mix, and stream professional-sounding podcasts or music to your computer with Creative Labs Live! Audio A3, a 4×2 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
Items Included
- Creative Labs Live! Audio A3 USB-C Audio Interface
- USB-C to USB-A Cable
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Additional Resources
Quick-Start Guide
0.9 MB
Creative Labs LIVE AUDIO A3 Specs
Key Specs
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Channels of I/O | 3 Input / 2 Output |
| Number of Microphone Inputs | 3 |
| Analog Audio I/O | 2x Combo XLR-1/4″ TS Mic/Line Input 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRRS Smartphone In/Out 2x 1/4″ TRS Line Output 2x 1/4″ TRS Headphone Output |
| Digital Audio I/O | No |
| Host Connection | 1x USB-C |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10 or Later macOS 10.15 or Later |
| Mobile App Compatible | No |
| Power Requirements | USB Bus Power |
| Display | LED |
| Channels of I/O | 3 Input / 2 Output |
| Number of Analog Outputs | 2 |
| 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 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRRS Smartphone In/Out 2x 1/4″ TRS Line Output 2x 1/4″ TRS Headphone Output |
| Phantom Power | 48 V |
| Digital Audio I/O | No |
| Host Connection | 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 |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10 or Later macOS 10.15 or Later |
| Included Software | No |
| Mobile App Compatible | 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 52.7mm |
| Weight | 31.4oz / 890.0g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 1.865 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 10 x 6.4 x 4.8″ |
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