StudioLive AR8c Analog Mixer
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.
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 Bluetooth®0 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
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.
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 Bluetooth®0 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
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Highlights & specs
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.
Microphone Preamp
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Total Harmonic Distortion<0.01% (Minimum Gain, A-Weighted)
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Signal To Noise Ratio94 dB (+4 dBu)
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Common Mode Rejection Ratio65 dB (1 kHz, +55 dB Gain)
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Gain Control Range43 dB (+12 to +55 dB)
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Microphone Preamp Maximum Input Level+9 dBu ± 1.0 dB (Unity Gain)
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Phantom Power+48 VDC
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Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
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Microphone Preamp Input Impedance1 kΩ
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Equivalent Input Noise< 128 dBu (+55 dB gain, 150Ω Input, 20 Hz-22 kHz)
Instrument Inputs
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Instrument Inputs Impedance> 1 MΩ
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Instrument Inputs Maximum Level+9 dBu ±1.0 dB (Minimum Gain, 1 [email protected]% THD + N)
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Gain Range43 dB, ±1 dB (+12 to +55 dB)
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Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
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Dynamic Range> 108 dB (Mid Gain, Unweighted)
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Total Harmonic Distortion<0.01% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unweighted)
Line Inputs
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Line Inputs Maximum Level+26 dBu ±1.0 dB (Minimum Gain, 1 [email protected]% THD + N)
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Line Inputs Gain RangeMono: 40 dB, ±1 dB, Stereo: 0 dB or +10 dB
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Line Inputs Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
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Line Inputs Total Harmonic Distortion<0.01% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-Weighted)
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Line Inputs Impedance10 kΩ (Balanced)
Main and Line Outputs
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Main And Line Outputs Dynamic Range>108 dB (A-wtd)
Headphone Outputs
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Headphone Outputs Maximum Output150 mW /Channel at 60 Ω
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Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
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Dynamic Range>103 dB (A-Weighted)
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Total Harmonic Distortion<0.01% (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unweighted)
Digital Audio
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Digital Audio Dynamic Range105 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz)
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Digital Audio Bit Depth24
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Supported Sample Rates44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
Electronics
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Voltage100-120V
Miscellaneous
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Connection TypeIEC
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