PreSonus StudioLive AR8c USB Type-C 8-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer

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
MacMac OS X 10.8.5Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (Intel Core i3 or Faster Recommended)WindowsWindows 7 x64 SP1 +Platform Update, 8.1 x64, 10 x64Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2 Processor (Intel Core i3 or AMD Athlon X4 or Faster Recommended)Mac and Windows Systems4 GB RAM (8 GB or More Recommended)30 GB Hard-Drive Space (Studio One)Internal or External 7200 RPM Storage Drive Highly RecommendedMonitor with 1366×768 Resolution (High-DPI Monitor Recommended)

Microphone Preamplifier
Type: XLR Female, Class-AMaximum Input Level (Unity Gain): +22 dBu, ±1.0 dBGain 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 dBFrequency Response to USB (Direct): 20 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/- 1.5 dBS/N Ratio to Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dBTHD+N (min. gain, A-Wtd): < 0.01%Input Impedance: 1 KilohmsEIN (+55 dB gain, 150 Ohms input, 20 Hz to 22 kHz, A-Wtd): Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, +55 dB gain): 65 dBPhantom Power: +48V, ±3V, GlobalNote: All Channel Inputs Sum Through Mic Preamp

Instrument Inputs
Type: ¼” / 6.35 mm TS female, unbalanced, Hi-ZMaximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz at 0.5% THD+N): +22 dBu, ±1.0 dBGain Control Range: 50 dB, ±1 dB (Unity to +50 dB)Frequency Response to Analogue Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBFrequency Response to USB (Direct): 20 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBDynamic Range (Min. Gain, A-wtd): >105 dBDynamic Range (Mid. Gain, Unwtd): >100 dBTHD+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, BalancedMaximum Input Level (Min. Gain, 1 kHz at 0.5% THD+N): +22 dBu, ±1.0 dBGain 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 dBFrequency Response to USB (Direct): 10 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBS/N Ratio to Analogue Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dBTHD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-Wtd): Input Impedance (Balanced): 10 Kilohms

Outputs
Type (Main Outputs): XLR male, Impedance BalancedType (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs): ¼” / 6.35 mm TRS Female, BalancedRated Output Level (Main Outputs): +24 dBu, ±1.0 dBRated Outputs Level (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs): +18 dBuFrequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBDynamic Range (A-Wtd): >108 dBTHD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz to 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unwtd): Output Impedance: 100 Ohms

Headphone Output
Type: ¼” / 6.35 mm TRS Female, Stereo, UnbalancedMaximum Output Level: 150 mW/ Channel @ 60 OhmsFrequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBDynamic Range (A-Wtd): >103 dBTHD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz to 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unwtd):

Crosstalk
Input to Output (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, Unwtd): -85 dBuAdjacent 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/OctaveHigh Shelving: ±15 dB at 12 kHzMid Peaking: ±15 dB at  2.5 kHzMid-Band Q: Fixed, 0.55Low Shelving: ±15 dB at  80 Hz

Digital Audio
Host Interface: USB 2.0ADC Dynamic Range (Component): 114 dBADC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-Wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dBDAC Dynamic Range (Component): 114 dBDAC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-Wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dBBit Depth: 24-BitInternally Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHzJitter: Jitter Attenuation: >60 dB (1 ns In => 1 ps Out)

Recorder
SD RecorderSupported Media Format: FAT16 Formatted SD Card, FAT32 Formatted SDHC CardRecording File Format: Stereo WAVPlayback File Formats: Stereo WAV, MP3Sampling Rate (WAV): 44.1 kHzBit Depth (Recorded WAV): 24-BitMedia Storage Capacity:SD Card: 2 GBSDHC Card: 32 GB

Dimensions (H x W x D)
3.7 x 12 x 12″ / 9.4 x 30.4 x 30.4 cm