Presonus StudioLive AR16 USB Mixer

Presonus StudioLive AR16 USB Mixer Overview: Built by musicians, for musicians StudioLive AR16 USB 18-channel hybrid mixers make it simple to mix and record live shows, studio productions, band rehearsals, podcasts, and much more This is a musician’s mixer: lightweight, versatile, feature-rich, and packed with analog connections and digital tools, yet easy to learn and use.

Mix with PreSonus’ famous Class A preamps and three-band EQ Create multitrack recordings and fly in backing tracks with a 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB 2.0 digital audio interface.

Record and playback in stereo with the integrated SD digital recorder Stream program music wirelessly, using onboard Bluetooth.

Compact and road-ready, StudioLive AR mixers provide a superior all-in-one solution for mixing and recording your performances All of the connections and controls you need StudioLive AR16 USB mixers are packed with the connections and controls needed to mix and record live, in the studio, and in rehearsal.

Each of the eight mono channels and four stereo channels includes a 60 mm fader for level control; a mic input with one of PreSonus’ prized Class A preamps; three-band EQ; and more Besides the main outputs, you get two monitor mix outputs, each with a dedicate bus, for feeding stage wedges, a headphone amp, or an in-ear system.

Since the StudioLive AR16 USB is also a studio mixer, you also get control-room outputs with level control to feed your studio monitors Plug guitars and basses directly into the mixer Most mixers make you route acoustic and electric guitars and basses through external direct boxes before connecting to a mixer input.

But with StudioLive AR mixers, Channels 1 and 2 have high-impedance instrument inputs, so you can plug a guitar or electric bass straight into the board—no direct box needed It’s inputs; it’s playback; it’s the Super Channel! Our unique Super Channel (stereo Channel 17/18) allows you to connect four stereo analog and digital sources at once, enabling you to use the mixer with your high-tech devices.

Plug a media player into the Super Channel’s unbalanced RCA and 1/8-inch stereo inputs, play stereo audio from the onboard SD recorder or from your USB-connected Mac or Windows PC Use onboard Bluetooth 4.1 to pair your phone to your StudioLive AR mixer and instantly have wireless access to your music library for break music, backing tracks, or ear-training.

Record in the studio or at the gig—with or without a computer Naturally, you want to record your gigs, as well as producing studio projects, podcasts, and so on It’s smart to record your rehearsals, too.

So StudioLive AR mixers offer two different ways to record Connect a StudioLive AR16 USB mixer to your computer via USB 2.0, and you have an 18x4 multitrack digital recorder, ready to capture all input channels plus the main mix to a Mac or Windows PC with professional, 24-bit/96 kHz quality.

An onboard stereo SD recorder lets you record the main mix without a computer—just hit Record and go Fly in backing tracks and play break music, too! Both the integrated USB recording interface and the SD recorder have multiple uses beyond simply recording.

With just a few backing tracks, your small band can sound like a much larger act, so we enabled the USB interface to play back two stereo streams through the mixer—great for backing tracks, click tracks, or program music Use the SD recorder to play up to 32 GB of MP3 and .WAV files for hours of program music or backing tracks without needing a computer.

And don’t forget the Bluetooth feature in the Super Channel, which lets you play break music straight from your smartphone Integrated software makes recording a snap PreSonus StudioLive AR mixers are tightly integrated with state-of-the-art recording software to help you achieve your creative vision.

Record with PreSonus’ Capture live-recording software, then edit in our award-winning Studio One Artist DAW (recording and production software); both are included free Sweeten with digital effects for a polished, professional-caliber sound To get a great mix, you need high-quality effects.

The StudioLive AR16 USB has you covered with an internal stereo effects processor with 16 presets, including an assortment of room, hall, and plate reverbs; chorus and delay effects; even a preset that emulates an acoustically treated studio room to provide a warmer, more intimate tone A dedicated effects return, complete with master level fader and dedicated monitor sends, lets you adjust the amount of the effects in your main and monitor mixes.

You can even bypass the effects with a footswitch (optional) A complete solution that’s compact, easy to use, and built for the road Compact and built for the road, the StudioLive AR16 USB is an easy-to-use, all-in-one solution for audio mixing and recording.

With a wide variety of connections, two ways to record, and a simple, elegant mixing surface, it will quickly become the heart of your live and studio sound systems Now includes Studio Magic Plug-in Suite This suite of plug-ins adds a wealth of fresh sounds and effects to Studio One.

Cherry-picked from the first names in virtual instruments and effects, each plug-in brings a different flavor of practical magic to your songs Features: Channels and Buses 18-channel mixer 8 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with: 60 mm level fader Pan Mute PFL solo 1 stereo Super Channel (Ch.

17/18) 2 monitor buses with PFL solo 1 stereo effects bus 1 stereo effects return with: 60 mm master fader Dedicated monitor sends Effects bypass footswitch jack Inputs and Outputs 2 instrument inputs 16 balanced line inputs 2 unbalanced inserts 12 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 4.1 input L/R XLR main outputs 2 balanced TRS monitor outputs 1 balanced TRS effects output L/R Control Room outputs with level control Headphone output with level control Signal Processing Highpass filter on every channel Mono channels: 3-band semi-parametric EQ with sweepable mid-band Stereo channels: 3-band semi-parametric EQ Stereo effects processor with 16 presets Recording Options 18x4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 audio recording interface Record every channel plus the Main Mix 2x2 SD recorder Record main mix Supports SD and SDHC formats up to 32 GB Integrated Software Capture recording software Studio One 3 Artist recording and production software (DAW) Power Internal power supply Standard IEC power connector Physical Sturdy metal construction 60 mm faders Rackmount kit included Specifications: Microphone Preamp Type: XLR Female, Class A Maximum Input level (unity gain): Mono Channels +18 dBu, ±1.0 dB, Stereo Channels: -5 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 Analog Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Frequency Response to USB (Direct): 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/- 1.5 dB S/N Ratio to Outputs (+4 dBu): 89 dB THD+N (min gain, A-wtd): < 0.01% Input Impedance: 1 kΩ EIN (+55 dB gain, 150Ω input, 20 Hz-22 kHz, A-wtd): Mono Channels: < 128 dBu, Stereo Channels: <120 dBu 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” TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z Maximum Input Level (min.

gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD+N): +12 dBu ±1.0 dB Gain Control Range: 50 dB, ±1 dB (Unity to +50 dB) Frequency Response to Analog Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Frequency Response to USB (Direct): 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Dynamic Range (min gain, A-wtd): > 105 dB Dynamic Range (mid.

Gain, unwtd): > 108 dB THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd): < 0.01% THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): < 0.01% Input Impedance: > 1 MΩ Note: All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preamp Line Inputs Type: ¼” TRS Female, Balanced Maximum Input Level (min gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD+N): Mono Channels: +18 dBu, ±1.0 dB, Stereo Channels: +22 dBu, ±1.0 dB Gain Control Range: Mono Channels 50 dB, ±1 dB (-30 to +20 dB),​ Stereo Channel 50 dB, ±1 dB (-15 to +25 dB) Frequency Response to Analog Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Frequency Response to USB (Direct): 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB S/N Ratio to Analog Outputs (+4 dBu): 82 dB THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd): < 0.01% Input Impedance (Balanced): 10 kΩ Note: All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preamp Main, Control Room, Monitor, and FX Outputs Type (Main Outputs): XLR Male, Impedance Balanced Type (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs): ¼” 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 - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): < 0.01% Output Impedance: 100 Ω Headphone Output Type: ¼” TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced Maximum Output Level: 150 mW/channel @ 60 Ω Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Dynamic Range (A-wtd): > 103 dB THD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): < 0.01% System Crosstalk Input to Output (Ref = +4dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd): -85 dBu Adjacent Channels (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd): -80 dBu Signal Level LED Signal: -30 dBFS (pre-EQ) Clip: -3.0 dB before clip (pre- or post-EQ) Channel EQ Low Cut: 100 Hz, -18 dB/Octave High Shelving: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz Mid Peaking (Mono Channels): ±15 dB @ 140 Hz to 3.5 kHz (variable) Mid Peaking (Stereo Channels): ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz Mid-Band Q: Boost: 0.55, Cut: 2.5 Low Shelving: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz Audio Interface 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 Signal-to-Noise (a-weighted): -96 dB Bit Depth: 24 bits Internally Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz Jitter: < 80 ps RMS (20 Hz – 20 kHz) Jitter Attenuation: > 60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out) SD Recorder Supported Media Format: FAT16 formatted SD card, FAT32 formatted SDHC card Media Storage Capacity: SD card: 2 GB; SDHC card: 32 GB Recording File Format: Stereo WAV Playback File Formats: Stereo WAV, MP3 Sampling Rate (WAV): 44.1 kHz Bit Depth: Recording: 24 bits, Playback: 16- or 24-bit Power / Environmental Connector: IEC Input Voltage Range: 90 to 240 VAC Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature: 0˚ to 40˚ Celsius / 32˚ to 104˚ Fahrenheit Physical Height: 3.5” (89 mm) Width (Chassis only): 18.9” (480 mm) Depth: 15.6” (397 mm) Weight: 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) Computer system requirements: Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for use with Capture and Studio One.

Mac Mac OS X 10.8.5 Intel Core 2 Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended) Windows Windows 7 x64/x86 SP1 +platform update, Windows 8.1 x64/x86, Windows 10 x64/x86 Intel Core 2 Duo (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended) Mac and Windows Systems 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended) 30 GB hard-drive space (Studio One) Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended Monitor with 1366x768 resolution (high-dpi monitor recommended) Made in China.