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PreSonus StudioLive AR16c USB-C 18-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer
- 8 Mono & 4 Stereo Channels
- Stereo Super Channel
- 18×4 24-Bit / 96 kHz USB Audio Interface
- Built-In 2×2 SD Recorder
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Building upon the success of the original AR16-USB, the PreSonus StudioLive AR16c is an 18-channel hybrid performance and recording mixer well suited for a variety of applications including mixing and recording live shows, studio productions, band rehearsals, podcasts, and more. Updates to to the AR16c include a USB-C connection, Bluetooth 5.0, and a refresh of the mixer’s layout and design. The mixer is packed with analog connections and digital tools that are powerful, yet easy to learn and use. The mixer features Class-A preamps and 3-band EQ.
Building upon the success of the original AR16-USB, the PreSonus StudioLive AR16c is an 18-channel hybrid performance and recording mixer well suited for a variety of applications including mixing and recording live shows, studio productions, band rehearsals, podcasts, and more. Updates to to the AR16c include a USB-C connection, Bluetooth 5.0, and a refresh of the mixer’s layout and design. The mixer is packed with analog connections and digital tools that are powerful, yet easy to learn and use. The mixer features Class-A preamps and 3-band EQ.nThe StudioLive AR16c offers recording with or without a computer. Multitrack record and fly in backing tracks with its 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB-C audio interface or record and playback a stereo mix with the integrated SD digital recorder. Additionally, the mixer features a Super Channel, which allows you to connect four stereo analog and digital sources at once, enabling the mixer to be used with high-tech devices including smartphones and tablets for wireless Bluetooth streaming. The StudioLive AR16c ships with a power cord, USB-C cable, a rackmount kit, Studio One 3 Artist production software, and Capture recording software.
18-channel mixern8 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with:n60mm level fadernPannMutenPFL solon1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 17/18)n2 monitor buses with PFL solon1 stereo effects busn1 stereo effects return with:n60 mm master fadernDedicated monitor sendsnEffects bypass footswitch jack
2 instrument inputsn16 balanced line inputsn2 unbalanced insertsn12 balanced mic inputs with:nClass-A XMAX microphone preampnGlobal 48V phantom powernStereo Super Channel with:nStereo RCA inputsn1/8-inch stereo inputnSwitchable SD/USB stereo playbacknBluetooth 5.0 inputnL/R XLR main outputsn2 balanced TRS Aux outputsn1 balanced TRS effects outputnL/R Control Room outputs with level controlnHeadphone output with level control
High-pass filter channels 1-8n+10 dB switch on stereo channels 9/10 to 15/16nMono channels: 3-band semi-parametric EQ with sweepable mid bandnStereo channels: 3-band semi-parametric EQnStereo effects processor with 16 presets
18×4 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB 2.0 Type-C connection audio recording interfacenRecord every channel plus the Main Mixn2x2 SD recordernRecord main mixnSupports SD and SDHC formats up to 32 GB
Capture recording softwarenIncludes Studio Magic Plug-in Suite with Maag Audio EQ 2, SPL Attacker, Arturia instruments and morenIncludes Studio One 3 Artist software (DAW)
Internal power supplynStandard IEC power connector
Sturdy metal constructionn60 mm level fadernRackmount kit included
UPC: 673454008573
18×4 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB 2.0 Type-C connection audio recording interfacenRecord every channel plus the Main Mixn2x2 SD recordernRecord main mixnSupports SD and SDHC formats up to 32 GB
18×4 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB 2.0 Type-C connection audio recording interfacenRecord every channel plus the Main Mixn2x2 SD recordernRecord main mixnSupports SD and SDHC formats up to 32 GB
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| Computer System Requirements | MacnMac OS X 10.11 or Higher (64-Bit Only)nIntel Core 2 Duo Processor (Intel Core i3 or Faster Recommended)nWindowsnWindows 7 x64 SP1 +Platform Update, 8.1 x64, 10 x64nIntel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2 Processor (Intel Core i3 or AMD Athlon X4 or Faster Recommended)nMac and Windows Systemsn4 GB RAM (8 GB or More Recommended)n30 GB Hard-Drive Space (Studio One)nInternal or External 7200 RPM Storage Drive Highly RecommendednMonitor with 1366 x 768 Resolution (High-DPI Monitor Recommended) | |
| Microphone Preamplifier | Type: XLR Female, Class-AnMaximum Input Level (Unity Gain): +22 dBu, ±1.0 dBnGain Control RangenMono Channels: 50 dB, ±1 dB (Unity to +50 dB)nStereo Channels: 40 dB, ± 1 dB (+5 to +45 dB)nFrequency Response to Analog Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBnFrequency Response to USB (Direct): 20 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/- 1.5 dBnS/N Ratio to Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dBnTHD+N (min. gain, A-wtd): < 0.01%nInput Impedance: 1 kOhmsnEIN (+55 dB gain, 150 Ohms Input, 20 Hz to 22 kHz, A-wtd): <128 dBunCommon Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, +55 dB gain): 65 dBnPhantom Power: +48V, ±3V, GlobalnNote: All Channel Inputs Sum Through Mic Preamp | |
| Instrument Inputs | Type: ¼â / 6.35 mm TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-ZnMaximum Input Level (Min. Gain, 1 kHz at 0.5% THD+N): +22 dBu, ±1.0 dBnGain Control Range: 50 dB, ±1 dB (Unity to +50 dB)nFrequency Response to Analog Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBnFrequency Response to USB (Direct): 20 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBnDynamic Range (Min. Gain, A-wtd): >105 dBnDynamic Range (Mid. Gain, Unwtd): >100 dBnTHD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-Wtd): <0.01%nTHD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unwtd): <0.01%nInput Impedance: >1 Megohm | |
| Line Inputs | Type: ¼â / 6.35 mm TRS female, BalancednMaximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 [email protected]% THD+N): +22 dBu, ±1.0 dBnGain Control RangenMono Channels: 50 dB, ±1 dB (-20 to +30 dB)nStereo Channel: 50 dB, ±1 dB (-15 to +25 dB)nFrequency Response to Analog Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBnFrequency Response to USB (Direct): 10 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBnS/N Ratio to Analog Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dBnTHD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd): <0.01%nInput Impedance (Balanced): 10 Kilohms | |
| Outputs | Type (Main Outputs): XLR Male, Impedance BalancednType (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs): ¼â / 6.35 mm TRS female, BalancednRated Output Level (Main Outputs): +24 dBu, ±1.0 dBnRated Outputs Level (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs): +18 dBunFrequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBnDynamic Range (A-wtd): >108 dBnTHD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz to 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): <0.01%nOutput Impedance: 100 Ohms | |
| Headphone Output | Type: ¼â / 6.35 mm TRS Female, Stereo, UnbalancednMaximum Output Level: 150 mW/channel at 60 OhmsnFrequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBnDynamic Range (A-wtd): >103 dBnTHD+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 dBunAdjacent Channels (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, Unwtd): -80 dBu | |
| Signal Level LEDs | Signal: -50 dBFS (Pre-EQ)nClip: -3.0 dB Before Clip (Pre EQ or Post EQ) | |
| Graphic Equalizer | Low Cut: 100 Hz, -18 dB/OctavenHigh Shelving: ±15 dB @ 12 kHznMid Peaking (Mono Channels): ±15 dB @ 140 Hz to 3.5 kHz (Variable)nMid Peaking (Stereo Channels): ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHznMid-Band Q: Fixed, 0.55nLow Shelving: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz | |
| Digital Audio | Host Interface: USB 2.0nADC Dynamic Range (Component): 114 dBnADC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-Wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dBnDAC Dynamic Range (Component): 114 dBnDAC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-Wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dBnBit Depth: 24 bitsnInternally Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHznJitter: <80 ps RMS (20 Hz to 20 kHz)nJitter Attenuation: >60 dB (1 ns In => 1 ps Out) | |
| Recorder | SD RecordernSupported Media Format: FAT16 formatted SD card, FAT32 formatted SDHC cardnMedia Storage Capacity: SD card: 2 GB; SDHC card: 32 GBnRecording File Format: Stereo WAVnPlayback File Formats: Stereo WAV, MP3nSampling Rate (WAV): 44.1 kHznBit Depth (Recorded WAV): 24-Bit | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 3.7 x 20.0 x 15.4″ / 9.4 x 50.8 x 39.1 cm | |
| Weight | Not specified by manufacturer | |
| Customer Rating | 5.0 | |
| Customer Rating | 5.0 |
