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

PreSonus StudioLive AR8c USB Type-C 8-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer Audio Interface Overview: With its instantly familiar analog mixer design, the StudioLive AR8c is the easiest way to record podcasts, livestreams, and music productions Featuring a pristine analog front end with four high-gain XMAX mic preamps and an 8x4, 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB-C-compatible USB 2.0 audio interface, the StudioLive AR8c's hybrid design makes it simple to mix and record.

Add in tools like a musical 3-band analog EQ, mic/line boost for low-level input sources and consumer devices, Bluetooth connectivity, a stereo SD recorder, and high-impedance instruments inputs, and you have a broadcasting and recording powerhouse that fulfills the needs of modern musicians and content creators Onboard effects.

The StudioLive AR8c mixer’s onboard effects processor lets you add high-quality reverb, delay, or chorus to any channel for a professional monitor mix Like what you hear in your headphones ? Record the main mix and capture the effects mix, too—with or without the dry channels—to blend with your multitrack recording.

Experiment in post-production to your heart's content One-click recording The StudioLive AR8c is tightly integrated with PreSonus Capture live-recording software.

Capture is designed to make recording easy by instantly configuring with your mixer and allowing you to record every channel plus the main mix with a single mouse click Even better, your Capture sessions open natively in Studio One! Studio One Pro 7 DAW Software Access Included.

Your hardware registration includes a 6-month stackable membership to Studio One Pro+ featuring unlimited access to the latest version of Studio One Pro and all the extras Features: 8x4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 (over USB-C connection) 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 8-channel analog mixer with: 4 balanced microphone inputs with XMAX mic preamps, 2 instrument/line inputs, and 2 pairs of stereo balanced line inputs Stereo Super Channel (Ch.

7/8) with Bluetooth0 wireless, RCA inputs, 1/8-inch stereo input, and switchable SD/USB stereo playback Stereo effects processor with 16 presets, dedicated send and return, and bypass footswitch jack Complete recording solution: Includes Capture live-recording software and Studio One Pro+ for Mac and Windows Highlights Onboard effects The StudioLive AR8c mixer’s onboard effects processor lets you add high-quality reverb, delay, or chorus to any channel for a professional monitor mix.

Like what you hear in your headphones? Record the main mix and capture the effects mix, too—with or without the dry channels—to blend with your multitrack recording Experiment in post-production to your heart's content.

One-click recording The StudioLive AR8c is tightly integrated with PreSonus Capture live-recording software Capture is designed to make recording easy by instantly configuring with your mixer and allowing you to record every channel plus the main mix with a single mouse click.

Even better, your Capture sessions open natively in Studio One! Studio One Pro 7 DAW Software Access Included Your hardware registration includes a 6-month stackable membership to Studio One Pro+ featuring unlimited access to the latest version of Studio One Pro and all the extras.

Specifications: Electronics Phantom Power: +48 VDC Signal Level Led: Signal: -30 dBFS (Pre-EQ) Clip: -3.0 dB Before Clip (Pre or Post-EQ) Voltage : 100-120V General Color: Blue Product Name: StudioLive AR8c Analog Mixer, Blue Series: StudioLive Hardware Digital Audio USB Recording Port: USB 2.0 Inputs Instrument Input Connection Type: 1/4” TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z Instrument Inputs Dynamic Range: > 108 dB (Mid Gain, Unweighted) Instrument Inputs Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Instrument Inputs Gain Range: 43 dB, ±1 dB (+12 to +55 dB) Instrument Inputs Maximum Level: +9 dBu ±1.0 dB (Minimum Gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD + N) Line Input Connection Type: 1/4" TRS, Balanced Line Inputs Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Line Inputs Gain Range: Mono: 40 dB, ±1 dB, Stereo: 0 dB or +10 dB Line Inputs Impedance: 10 kΩ (Balanced) Line Inputs Maximum Level: +26 dBu ±1.0 dB (Minimum Gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD + N) Line Inputs Signal To Noise Ratio: 85 dB (+4 dBu) Line Inputs Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.01% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-Weighted) Microphone Input Connection Type: XLR Female, Class A XMAX Microphone Preamp Common Mode Rejection Ratio: 65 dB (1 kHz, +55 dB Gain) Microphone Preamp Equivalent Input Noise: < 128 dBu (+55 dB gain, 150Ω Input, 20 Hz-22 kHz) Microphone Preamp Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Microphone Preamp Gain Control Range: 43 dB (+12 to +55 dB) Microphone Preamp Input Impedance: 1 kΩ Microphone Preamp Maximum Input Level: +9 dBu ± 1.0 dB (Unity Gain) Microphone Preamp Signal To Noise Ratio: 94 dB (+4 dBu) Microphone Preamp Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.01% (Minimum Gain, A-Weighted) Measurements Media Storage Capacity: SD Card: 2 GB; SDHC Card: 32 GB Product Depth: 12.3” (313 mm) Product Height: 3.5” (90 mm) Product Width: 11" (280 mm) Output Headphone Outputs Dynamic Range: >103 dB (A-Weighted) Headphone Outputs Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Headphone Outputs Maximum Output: 150 mW /Channel at 60 Ω Headphone Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.01% (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unweighted) Line Outputs Connection Type: 1/4" TRS, Balanced Line Outputs Maximum Output Level: +18 dBu Line Outputs Output Impedance: 100 Ohms Main And Line Outputs Dynamic Range: >108 dB (A-wtd) XLR Outputs Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu, ±1.0 dB XLR Outputs Output Impedance: 100 Ohms Performance Crosstalk (Adjacent Channels): -85 dBu (Reference = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, Unweighted) Digital Audio Bit Depth: 24 Digital Audio Dynamic Range: 105 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz) SD Recorder Bit Depth: Recording: 24 Bit, Playback: 16 or 24 Bit SD Recorder Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz Made in China.