Akai Professional MPC XL -Standalone Music Production
- Flagship Standalone MPC Workflow
- Next-Gen 8-Core Processing Power
- Ultra-Responsive MPCe Performance Pads
- Assignable Performance Touch-Strip
- Advanced Sequencing and Clip Launching
- Professional Stem Separation Tools
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The Akai Professional MPC XL is a powerful standalone music production workstation designed for producers, beatmakers, and performers who want complete creative freedom without a computer. Built on Akai’s legendary MPC workflow, the MPC XL delivers hands-on control, deep sequencing, and professional-grade sound in a single, all-in-one production hub.
Featuring an expansive touchscreen interface, velocity-sensitive MPC pads, and an advanced internal sound engine, the MPC XL makes composing, sampling, and arranging fast and intuitive. Its standalone architecture includes onboard storage, built-in instruments, and effects, allowing users to create full tracks anywhere, anytime. When needed, the MPC XL integrates seamlessly with DAWs via USB for expanded studio workflows.
With its rugged design, flexible connectivity, and iconic MPC feel, the Akai Professional MPC XL is ideal for hip-hop, electronic, pop, and live performance applications—delivering uncompromising creativity, power, and portability in a modern music production workstation.
Technical Specifications
Digital Audio System
ADCs
24-bit @ 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz
DACs
24-bit @ 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96 kHz
Digital Signal Processing
32-bit floating point
Mic Inputs 1–2
(2) balanced XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.19 / -0.16 dB)
Dynamic Range
109.8 dB (A-weighted)
SNR
109.3 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)
THD+N
0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)
Preamp EIN
-134 dBu (max gain, 40 Ω source, A-weighted)
-129 dBu (max gain, 150 Ω source, unweighted)
Maximum Input Level
+12.7 dBu
Sensitivity
-45.5 dBu
Gain Range
58.2 dB
Line Inputs 1–2
(2) balanced XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.09 / -0.05 dB)
Dynamic Range
109.8 dB (A-weighted)
SNR
109.4 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)
THD+N
0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)
Maximum Input Level
+20.1 dBu
Sensitivity
-9.6 dBu
Gain Range
29.7 dB
Line Inputs 3–4
(2) balanced XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.09 / -0.05 dB)
Dynamic Range
110.8 dB (A-weighted)
SNR
109.4 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)
THD+N
0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)
Maximum Input Level
+20.3 dBu
Sensitivity
-10.3 dBu
Gain Range
30.6 dB
Instrument Inputs 1–2
(2) balanced XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.15 / -0.05 dB)
Dynamic Range
111.0 dB (A-weighted)
SNR
109.6 dB (1 kHz, +0 dBu, A-weighted)
THD+N
0.0013% (1 kHz, +0 dBu, -1 dBFS)
Maximum Input Level
+10.1 dBu
Sensitivity
-19.6 dBu
Gain Range
29.7 dB
Phono Inputs
(2) unbalanced RCA
Dynamic Range
103.3 dB (A-weighted, 65 mVrms @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 Ω source)
SNR
97 dB (A-weighted, 4 mVrms @ 1 kHz, 20 Ω source)
THD+N
0.036% (1 kHz, -46 dBu, -1 dBFS)
Maximum Input Level
65 mVrms (1 kHz)
Sensitivity
2 mVrms (1 kHz)
Main Outputs 1–2
(2) impedance-balanced 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.06 / -0.31 dB)
Dynamic Range
115.6 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N
0.003% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
Maximum Output Level
+20.3 dBu
Output Impedance
100 Ω
Line Outputs 3–8
(6) impedance-balanced 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.06 / -0.24 dB)
Dynamic Range
116.3 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N
0.005% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
Maximum Output Level
+20.4 dBu
Output Impedance
100 Ω
Headphone Output
(1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone
(1) 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo headphone
Dynamic Range
100.6 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N
0.025% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 10 mW/channel into 32 Ω headphones)
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.06 / -0.31 dB)
Maximum Power Delivered
260 mW (<1% THD, 32 Ω headphones)
Maximum Output Level
+20.4 dBu
Output Impedance
32 Ω
Pads
(16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pas with 3D-sensing technology
(8) banks (selectable via Pad Bank buttons)
Knobs
(17) 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs
1) 360° encoder with push
(7) 270° knobs (gain, mix, level)
Buttons
(105) dedicated buttons
- (36) single-color LED
- (43) dual-color LED
- (1) dual color + red
- (17) RGB LED
- (8) unlit
Display
(1) 1280×800 full-color, optically bonded, multi-touch display (10.1” / 256.5 mm)
(17) monochrome 128×32 OLED displays
CPU
Processor:
8-core processor
RAM:
16 GB
Storage:
256 GB internal NVMe SSD + SATA expansion bay
Connections
(2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) combo XLR/TRS inputs (stereo pair)
(2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS line inputs (stereo pair)
(2) RCA phono inputs (stereo pair)
(2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) instrument inputs
(2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TS footswitch inputs
(8) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (4 stereo pairs)
(1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone output
(1) 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo headphone output
(4) 5-pin MIDI outputs
(2) 5-pin MIDI inputs
(8) stereo 1/8” (3.5 mm) CV/Gate outputs
(1) USB Type-C port
(3) USB Type-A ports
(1) SD card slot
(1) power adapter input
(1) drive bay for 2.5” SATA drive
Wireless
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Power
via power adapter:
19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive (adapter included)
Dimensions
21.4” × 19.2” × 3.7”
543 × 488 × 94 mm
Weight
15.87 lbs
7.2 kg
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| MPN (manufacturer part number) | MPCXLXUS |
| UPC (Universal Product Code) | 694318026601 |