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Black rectangular USB audio interface with XLR combo ports, headphone outputs and mixer controls

Creative Labs

Creative Labs 70SB189000000 sound card

SKU CH-CHS2-VX5WP MPN 70SB189000000

USB-C audio interface with two XLR-combo preamps, two headphone and monitor outputs, 48 V phantom power, zero-latency monitoring, 24-bit 96 kHz conversion and 3.5 mm mobile input

  • Product typeUSB Audio/MIDI Interface
  • Product colorBlack
  • Designed for streamers, musicians and podcasters
  • Two XLR-combo preamps handle mic, line and Hi-Z sources
  • 48 V phantom power with zero-latency direct monitoring
  • 24-bit / 96 kHz AD-DA conversion across four channels
  • Bus-powered USB-C operation on Mac and Windows

Streamer Audio Interface

The Creative Labs Live! Audio A3 is a USB-C audio interface built for streamers, musicians and podcasters. It provides two XLR-combo preamps that accept microphone, line-level or high-impedance instrument sources. A 3.5 mm mobile-device input with mix-minus lets you bring a phone caller into the mix without feedback. The unit is bus-powered and works with both Mac and Windows systems.

24-Bit 96 kHz Conversion Headroom

Audio is captured and played back at 24-bit depth and a 96 kHz sample rate, giving clean headroom for spoken-word and music production. Four-channel mixing with a hardware mute button handles monitoring duties directly on the device. Two headphone outputs and two monitor outputs cover personal and speaker monitoring simultaneously. Phantom power at 48 V is available for condenser microphones.

Upgrade from Basic Onboard Audio

This interface replaces a computer’s built-in sound hardware when you need professional preamps, zero-latency direct monitoring and multiple physical outputs. The jump is worth it for creators who record with XLR microphones, require mix-minus for phone interviews or need separate headphone and monitor feeds. It is not suited for users who only need simple stereo playback or a single microphone connection.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCreative
Part number70SB189000000
Product typeUSB Audio/MIDI Interface
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Shipping weight0.86 kg
Package size235 × 152 × 121 mm

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Questions about this item

Will the 2 XLR-Combo preamps on this USB audio interface work with my existing dynamic microphones?

Yes, the two XLR-Combo preamps accept dynamic, condenser and Hi-Z sources, so your current microphones will connect directly.

How can I confirm the 24-bit / 96 kHz conversion is active after I connect the interface?

Check your operating system sound control panel or recording software; both will display the active sample rate and bit depth when the device is selected.

Does the box include the USB-C cable needed to connect this interface to my computer?

The supplier data lists only the interface itself; a compatible USB-C cable must be purchased separately if you do not already have one.

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