Presonus StudioLive AR8c 8-Channel USB-C Hybrid Digital/Analog Performance Mixer

Presonus StudioLive AR8c 8-Channel USB-C Hybrid Digital/Analog Performance Mixer

Building upon the success of the original AR8-USB, the AR8c is an 8-channel hybrid performance and recording mixer well fitted for a variety of applications including recording live shows and mixing, studio productions, podcasts band rehearsals, and more. Updates to the AR8c are included with a USB Type-C connection, Bluetooth 5.0, and a redesigned mixer panel and layout. The mixer is packed with analog connections and digital tools that are powerful, yet simple to learn and use.

The mixer is featured with XMAX Class-A preamps and 3-band EQ. The StudioLive AR8c by PreSonus provides recording with or without a computer. It is also included with the multi-track 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. In addition, the mixer is featured with a Super Channel that permits you for connecting four stereo analog and digital sources at once, enabling the mixer to be used with high-tech devices along with the smart-phones and tablets for wireless Bluetooth streaming. The Studio-Live AR8c ships with a USB cable, power cord, Studio One 3 Artist production software, and Capture recording software.

• Computer System Requirements: Mac
  Mac OS X 10.8.5
  Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (Intel Core i3 or Faster Recommended)
  
  Windows
  Windows 7 x64 SP1 +Platform Update, 8.1 x64, 10 x64
  Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2 Processor (Intel Core i3 or AMD Athlon X4 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)
• Microphone Pre-amplifier: 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 Analog 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): <128 dBu
  Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, +55 dB gain): 65 dB
  Phantom Power: +48V, ±3V, Global
  
  Note: All Channel Inputs Sum Through Mic Pre-amp
• 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 Analog 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): <0.01%
  THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unwtd): <0.01%
  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 Analog 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 Analog Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dB
  THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-Wtd): <0.01%
  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): <0.01%
  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): <0.01%
• 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 EQ)
  Clip: -3.0 dB Before Clip (Pre EQ or Post EQ)
• Graphic Equalizer: 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: <80 ps RMS (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
  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
• Weight: Not specified by manufacturer

Packaging Info

• Package Weight: 9.915 lb
• Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 15.6 x 14.5 x 7.6"