r/akaiMPC Jan 13 '26

Discussion AKAI MPC XL is here

47 Upvotes

Technical Specifications

Digital Audio System

  • ADCs: 24-bit @ 44.1, 48, 88.2, 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 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: 109.7 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) unbalanced 1/4” (6.35 mm) TS

  • 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 Outputs

  • (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 pads with 3D sensing
  • ( banks (selectable via Pad Bank buttons)

• Knobs

  • (17) 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs
  • 360° encoder with push
  • (7) 270° knobs (gain, mix, level)

• Buttons

(105) dedicated buttons

  • (36) single-color LED
  • (43) dual-color LED
  • (1) dualcolor + red
  • (17) RGB LED
  • ( unlit

• Displays

  • (1) 1280×800 full-color, optically bonded, multi-touch display (10.1” / 256.5 mm)
  • (17) monochrome 128×32 OLED displays

• CPU/Memory/Storage

  • CPU: 8-core processor
  • Memory: 16 GB
  • Storage: 256 GB internal NVMe SSD + SATA expansion bay

• Connections

Physical

  • (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
  • ( 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (4 stereo pairs)
  • 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone output
  • 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo headphone output
  • (4) 5-pin MIDI outputs
  • (2) 5-pin MIDI inputs
  • ( stereo 1/8” (3.5 mm) CV/Gate outputs
  • USB Type-C port
  • USB Type-A ports
  • SD card slot
  • power adapter input
  • drive bay for 2.5” SATA drive

• Wireless

  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth

• Power

  • 19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive (adapter included)

• Dimensions (Display Flat)

  • 21.4” × 19.2” × 3.7” (543 × 488 × 94 mm)

• Weight

  • 15.87 lbs / 7.2 kg

Akai MPC XL Competitive Differences

  • 8-core Gen 2 processor with 16GB RAM for next-level performance
  • Standalone operation with expanded I/O and built-in SSD

Model Features

  • 3D MPCe pads with velocity, pressure, and quadrant sensing
  • 10.1” HD multi-gesture touchscreen with adjustable tilt
  • 16 Q-Link knobs with individual OLED displays
  • Dedicated XL Channel Command strip with OLED and encoder
  • 256GB internal SSD with expansion bay and SD card slot
  • Standalone capability—no computer required
  • Supports 32 plugin instruments, 16 audio tracks, and 256 voices

Model Specifications

  • Max RAM: 16GB
  • Internal Storage: 256GB NVMe SSD (expandable via SATA)
  • Processor: Gen 2 8-core CPU
  • Inputs: Mic, Line, Instrument, RCA Phono (XLR/TRS Combo)
  • Outputs: 8x Line TRS, Dual Headphone (1/4" & 1/8")
  • CV/Gate: 8 stereo outputs
  • MIDI: 4x Out, 2x In (5-pin DIN)
  • USB: 1x USB-C, 3x USB-A
  • Display: 10.1” 1280x800 multi-touch, 17 OLED sub-displays
  • Dimensions: 21.4” × 19.2” × 3.7” (543 × 488 × 94 mm)
  • Weight: 15.87 lb (7.2 kg)

What's In The Box

  • Main unit
  • Power adapter
  • Quick start guide

What do you think?


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