Presonus StudioLive AR8 8-Channel Hybrid Digital/Analog Performance Mixer

Presonus StudioLive AR8 8-Channel Hybrid Digital/Analog Performance Mixer

The StudioLive AR8 USB from PreSonus is an 8-channel hybrid performance and recording mixer well fitted for a variety of applications including mixing and recording live shows, studio productions, band rehearsals, podcasts, and more. The mixer is packed with analog connections and digital tools that are powerful, yet simple to learn and use. The mixer is featured with Class-A preamps and 3-band EQ.

The StudioLive AR8 provide recording with or without a computer. It is included with the multi-track record and fly in backing tracks with its 24-bit/96 kHz, USB2.0 audio interface or record and playback a stereo mix with the integrated SD digital recorder. In addition, the mixer is featured with a Super Channel, which permits you for connecting four stereo analog and digital sources at once, enabling the mixer to be used with high-tech devices including tablets and smart-phones for wireless Bluetooth streaming. The Studio-Live AR8 ships with a USB cable, power cord, Studio One 3 Artist production software, and Capture recording software.

PreSonus SLMAR8 Specs

Mixer

• Number of Analog Input Channels: 8
• Meter Range: -50 dBFS to -3.0 dB Peak/Clip

Signal Processing

• Gain/Trim Range: Hi-Z:
  50 dB 
  Line:
  -20 dB to +30 dB (Mono Channels) 
  -15 dB to +25 dB (Stereo Channels) 
  Mic:
  50 dB (Mono Channels) 
  40 dB (Stereo Channels)
• EQ Parameters: HF Shelf:
  ±15 dB at 12 kHz 
  MF Peak:
  ±15 dB at 2.5 kHz, 0.55 Q 
  LF Shelf:
  ±15 dB at 80 Hz 
• Filters: High-Pass: 100 Hz, 18 dB/Octave

Digital Audio

• Sample Rates: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz
  Record:
  44.1 kHz
• Bit Depth: AD/DA Conversion:
  24-Bit
  Record:
  24-Bit
• Converter Dynamic Range: 105 dBA at 48 kHz 
• Jitter: <80 ps RMS
• Jitter Attenuation: >60 dB

Performance

• Frequency Response: Headphone Output:
  20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-1.5 dB 
  Hi-Z Input to Analog Output:
  20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-1.5 dB 
  Hi-Z Input to USB:
  20 Hz to 40 kHz +0.5/-1.5 dB 
  Line Input to Analog Output:
  20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-1.5 dB 
  Line Input to USB:
  10 Hz to 40 kHz +0.5/-1.5 dB 
  Mic Input to Analog Output:
  20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-1.5 dB 
  Mic Input to USB:
  20 Hz to 40 kHz +0.5/-1.5 dB 
  Output:
  20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-1.5 dB 
• Max Input Level: Hi-Z Input:
  +12 dBu at Min Gain 
  Line Input:
  +18 dBu at Min Gain (Mono) 
  +22 dBu at Min Gain (Stereo) 
  XLR Input:
  +22 dBu at Unity Gain
• Output Level: Control Room Output:
  +18 dBu (Max) 
  FX Output:
  +18 dBu (Max) 
  Main Output:
  +24 dBu (Max) 
  Monitor Output:
  +18 dBu (Max)
• Analog Dynamic Range: Headphone Output:
  >103 dBA 
  Hi-Z Input:
  >105 dBA 
  >100 dB 
  Output:
  >108 dBA
• Headphone Output Power: 150 mW per Channel into 60 ohms (Max)
• I/O Impedance: Hi-Z Input:
  >1 megohms 
  Line Input:
  10 kilohms (Balanced) 
  Mic Input:
  1 kilohms 
  Output:
  100 ohms
• Crosstalk: Input to Output:
  -85 dBu 
  Adjacent Channels:
  -80 dBu 
• CMRR: 65 dB at +55 dB Gain
• EIN: <128 dBu at +55 dB Gain (A-Weighted, 150-ohm Input) 
• SNR: Line Input to Analog Output:
  82 dB (+4 dBu Reference)
  Mic/Line Input to Output:
  89 dB (+4 dBu Reference)
• THD+N: Headphone Output:
  <0.01% (-1 dBFS, Unweighted) 
  Hi-Z Input:
  <0.01% (-1 dBFS, A-Weighted) 
  <0.01% (-1 dBFS, Unweighted) 
  Line Input:
  <0.01% (-1 dBFS, A-Weighted) 
  Mic/Line Input:
  <0.01% at Min Gain (A-Weighted) 
  Output:
  <0.01% (-1 dBFS, Unweighted)

Connectivity

• Analog Inputs: 4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input (2 Stereo Pairs)
  2 x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Line/Hi-Z Input
  4 x XLR Balanced Mic Input
  1 x 2RCA Input
  1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Input
  1 x 1/4" Footswitch Input
• Analog Outputs: 2 x XLR Balanced Main Output
  2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output (1 Stereo Pair)
  1 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
  2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Aux Output
• Phantom Power: +48 V ±3 V (Applied to All Inputs)
• USB: 1 x USB Type-B (USB 2.0, Host Connection)

Recording

• Media Support: SD, SDHC
• Max Media Storage Capacity: SD: 2 GB
  SDHC: 32 GB
• File Format Support: Record: WAV
  Playback: MP3, WAV
  WAV
• File System Support: SD: FAT16
  SDHC: FAT32

Compatibility

• OS Compatibility: macOS 10.8.5
  Windows 7
  Windows 8.1
  Windows 10
• Processor Requirement: Mac:
  Intel Core 2 Duo 
  PC:
  Intel Core 2 Duo 
  AMD Athlon 64 X2
• RAM Requirements: 4 GB (8 GB Recommended)
• Storage Requirements: 30 GB
• Minimum Display Resolution: 1366 x 768

Physical

• Dimensions: 3.7 x 12 x 12" / 94 x 304.8 x 304.8 mm

Packaging Info

• Package Weight: 10.5 lb
• Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 15.8 x 7.5 x 1.5"