Description
Building upon the success of the original AR8-USB, the PreSonus StudioLive AR8c USB Type-C 8-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer is an 8-channel hybrid performance and recording mixer well suited for a variety of applications including mixing and recording live shows, studio productions, band rehearsals, podcasts, and more. Updates to the AR8c include a USB Type-C connection, Bluetooth 5.0, and a redesigned mixer panel and layout. The mixer is packed with analogue connections and digital tools that are powerful, yet easy to learn and use. The mixer features XMAX Class-A preamps and 3-band AEQ.
The StudioLive AR8c offers recording with or without a computer. Multitrack record and fly in backing tracks with its 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB 2.0 audio interface or record and playback a stereo mix with the integrated SD digital recorder. Additionally, the mixer features a Super Channel, which allows you to connect four stereo analogue and digital sources at once, enabling the mixer to be used with high-tech devices including smartphones and tablets for wireless Bluetooth streaming. The StudioLive AR8c ships with a power cord, USB cable, Studio One 3 Artist production software, and Capture recording software.
Key Features:
Channels and Buses
- 8-channel mixer
- 2 mono and 2 stereo channels, each with:
- Level knob
- Pan
- Mute
- PFL solo
- 1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 7/8)
- 1 aux buses with AFL solo
- 1 stereo effects bus
- 1 stereo effects return with:
- Master level control knob
- Dedicated aux send
- Effects bypass footswitch jack
Inputs and Outputs
- 2 instrument inputs
- 8 balanced line inputs
- 4 balanced mic inputs with:
- Class-A microphone preamp
- Global 48V phantom power
- Stereo Super Channel with:
- Stereo RCA inputs
- 1/8-inch stereo input
- Switchable SD/USB stereo playback
- Bluetooth 5.0 input
- L/R XLR main outputs
- 1 balanced TRS aux outputs
- 1 balanced TRS effects output
- L/R Control Room outputs with level control
- Headphone output with level control
Signal Processing
- High-pass filter on channels 1 and 2
- +10 dB button on 3/4 and 5/6
- 3-band semi-parametric AEQ (Channels 1-6)
- Stereo effects processor with 16 presets
Recording Options
- 8×4 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB 2.0 (over USB Type-C connection) audio recording interface
- Record every channel plus the Main Mix
- 2×2 SD recorder
- Record main mix
- Supports SD and SDHC formats up to 32 GB
Integrated Software
- Capture recording software
- Includes Studio Magic Plug-in Suite with Maag Audio AEQ 2, SPL Attacker, Arturia instruments, and more
- Includes Studio One 3 Artist software (DAW)
Power
- Internal power supply
- Standard IEC power connector
Physical
- Sturdy metal construction
- Level knob
- Optional rackmount kit available
Specifications
| Computer System Requirements | Mac Mac OS X 10.8.5 Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (Intel Core i3 or Faster Recommended) Windows Mac and Windows Systems |
| Microphone Preamplifier | Type: XLR Female, Class-A Maximum Input Level (Unity Gain): +22 dBu, ±1.0 dB Gain Control Range Mono Channels: 50 dB, ±1 dB (Unity to +50 dB) Stereo Channels: 40 dB, ± 1 dB (+5 to +45 dB) Frequency Response to Analogue Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Frequency Response to USB (Direct): 20 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/- 1.5 dB S/N Ratio to Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dB THD+N (min. gain, A-Wtd): < 0.01% Input Impedance: 1 Kilohms EIN (+55 dB gain, 150 Ohms input, 20 Hz to 22 kHz, A-Wtd): Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, +55 dB gain): 65 dB Phantom Power: +48V, ±3V, Global Note: All Channel Inputs Sum Through Mic Preamp |
| Instrument Inputs | Type: ¼” / 6.35 mm TS female, unbalanced, Hi-Z Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz at 0.5% THD+N): +22 dBu, ±1.0 dB Gain Control Range: 50 dB, ±1 dB (Unity to +50 dB) Frequency Response to Analogue Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Frequency Response to USB (Direct): 20 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Dynamic Range (Min. Gain, A-wtd): >105 dB Dynamic Range (Mid. Gain, Unwtd): >100 dB THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd): THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unwtd): Input Impedance: >1 Megohms |
| Line Inputs | Type: ¼” / 6.35 mm TRS Female, Balanced Maximum Input Level (Min. Gain, 1 kHz at 0.5% THD+N): +22 dBu, ±1.0 dB Gain Control Range Mono Channels: 50 dB, ±1 dB (-20 to +30 dB) Stereo Channel: 50 dB, ±1 dB (-15 to +25 dB) Frequency Response to Analogue Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Frequency Response to USB (Direct): 10 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB S/N Ratio to Analogue Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dB THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-Wtd): Input Impedance (Balanced): 10 Kilohms |
| Outputs | Type (Main Outputs): XLR male, Impedance Balanced Type (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs): ¼” / 6.35 mm TRS Female, Balanced Rated Output Level (Main Outputs): +24 dBu, ±1.0 dB Rated Outputs Level (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs): +18 dBu Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Dynamic Range (A-Wtd): >108 dB THD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz to 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unwtd): Output Impedance: 100 Ohms |
| Headphone Output | Type: ¼” / 6.35 mm TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced Maximum Output Level: 150 mW/ Channel @ 60 Ohms Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Dynamic Range (A-Wtd): >103 dB THD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz to 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unwtd): |
| Crosstalk | Input to Output (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, Unwtd): -85 dBu Adjacent Channels (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, Unwtd): -80 dBu |
| Signal Level LEDs | Signal: -50 dBFS (Pre AEQ) Clip: -3.0 dB Before Clip (Pre AEQ or Post AEQ) |
| Graphic Equaliser | Low Cut: 100 Hz, -18 dB/Octave High Shelving: ±15 dB at 12 kHz Mid Peaking: ±15 dB at 2.5 kHz Mid-Band Q: Fixed, 0.55 Low Shelving: ±15 dB at 80 Hz |
| Digital Audio | Host Interface: USB 2.0 ADC Dynamic Range (Component): 114 dB ADC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-Wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dB DAC Dynamic Range (Component): 114 dB DAC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-Wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dB Bit Depth: 24-Bit Internally Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz Jitter: Jitter Attenuation: >60 dB (1 ns In => 1 ps Out) |
| Recorder | SD Recorder Supported Media Format: FAT16 Formatted SD Card, FAT32 Formatted SDHC Card Recording File Format: Stereo WAV Playback File Formats: Stereo WAV, MP3 Sampling Rate (WAV): 44.1 kHz Bit Depth (Recorded WAV): 24-Bit Media Storage Capacity: SD Card: 2 GB SDHC Card: 32 GB |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 3.7 x 12 x 12″ / 9.4 x 30.4 x 30.4 cm |
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