CREATIVE - Live! Audio A3

High-Res Playback And Recording

Experience your audio like never before with the Creative Live! Audio A3's impressive capability for playback and recording at up to 24-bit / 96 kHz sampling rate. Immerse yourself in the nuances of your sound with stunning clarity and fidelity that captures every detail of your music, podcasts, voiceovers, and more.

Enjoy Seamless Audio Mixing
Say goodbye to the hassle of caller input disruptions during remote interviews and podcast recordings. The 3.5mm Mobile Audio I/O Jack allows you to seamlessly mix-minus audio to your phone, ensuring crystal-clear communication without distractions.

Dual Headphone Jacks
Each jack features individual headphone volume knobs for 2 listeners, granting you full control over your monitoring levels.

Balanced and Unbalanced Main Stereo Outputs
Balanced stereo outputs that eliminate electromagnetic interference and noise commonly found in single-ended, unbalanced output thus providing higher quality audio output.

Versatile Dual Combo Jack
The dual combo jack comes equipped with a built-in mic preamp and a Hi-Z switch, offering compatibility with microphones, line-level devices, and instruments.

Modern USB-C Connectivity
Experience uninterrupted audio streaming and recording sessions with a reversible, universal USB-C connection.

CONTROLS
1. Total Control at Your Fingertips
Improve your audio streaming/recording experience with individual output volume controls, input volume control, and indicators.

2. Zero Latency Direct Monitor
Monitor your sound in real-time, delivering instantaneous feedback without missing a beat.

3. Effortless Recording and Streaming
Capture the richness of your sound with the built-in 48V phantom power for XLR microphones without external power adapter.

4. Mute Control
Conveniently mute input or temporarily stop mic or instrument input from being captured as you speak.

SPECIFICATIONS

USB Interface
USB-C for power and data
Input
2 x XLR/ 1/4” Combo (Mic/Line/ Instrument)
1 x TRRS 3.5 mm (1/8”) Mobile stereo I/O
Output
2 x 1/4” Headphone out
1 x 1/4” Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Out
Supported Recording and Playback Resolution *
Playback - 16/24-bit, 44.1 kHz, 48.0 kHz, 96.0 kHz
Recording - 24-bit, 44.1 kHz, 48.0 kHz, 96.0 kHz
*Playback and recording must be set at the same sampling rate
Frequency Response
20 - 45,000 Hz
Microphone Gain
Up to 50 dB
Dynamic Range
> 90 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
0.05%
Dimensions (L x D x H)
187.7 x 109.2x 52.7 mm / 7.38 x 4.30 x 2.07 inches
Weight
890g (31.4 oz)

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows
Intel® i3 or AMD® Ryzen equivalent processor
Intel, AMD, or 100% compatible motherboard
Microsoft® Windows 11 / 10, 32 / 64-bit ver 1903 or higher
4 GB RAM
> 4 GB of free hard disk space
Available USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port
Mac
Mac running macOS 10.15 or later
4 GB RAM
> 4 GB of free hard disk space
Available USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port

PACKAGE CONTENTS
Creative Live! Audio A3
USB-C to USB-A Cable for power and data
Quick Start Leaflet
Warranty Card

WARRANTY
1-year Limited Hardware Warranty