PreSonus StudioLive AR16c USB-C 18-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer
- 8 Mono & 4 Stereo Channels
- Stereo Super Channel
- 18x4 24-Bit / 96 kHz USB Audio Interface
- Built-In 2x2 SD Recorder
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 mixer\n8 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with:\n60mm level fader\nPan\nMute\nPFL solo\n1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 17/18)\n2 monitor buses with PFL solo\n1 stereo effects bus\n1 stereo effects return with:\n60 mm master fader\nDedicated monitor sends\nEffects bypass footswitch jack
2 instrument inputs\n16 balanced line inputs\n2 unbalanced inserts\n12 balanced mic inputs with:\nClass-A XMAX microphone preamp\nGlobal 48V phantom power\nStereo Super Channel with:\nStereo RCA inputs\n1/8-inch stereo input\nSwitchable SD/USB stereo playback\nBluetooth 5.0 input\nL/R XLR main outputs\n2 balanced TRS Aux outputs\n1 balanced TRS effects output\nL/R Control Room outputs with level control\nHeadphone output with level control
High-pass filter channels 1-8\n+10 dB switch on stereo channels 9/10 to 15/16\nMono channels: 3-band semi-parametric EQ with sweepable mid band\nStereo channels: 3-band semi-parametric EQ\nStereo effects processor with 16 presets
18x4 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB 2.0 Type-C connection audio recording interface\nRecord every channel plus the Main Mix\n2x2 SD recorder\nRecord main mix\nSupports SD and SDHC formats up to 32 GB
Capture recording software\nIncludes Studio Magic Plug-in Suite with Maag Audio EQ 2, SPL Attacker, Arturia instruments and more\nIncludes Studio One 3 Artist software (DAW)
Internal power supply\nStandard IEC power connector
Sturdy metal construction\n60 mm level fader\nRackmount kit included
UPC: 673454008573
18x4 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB 2.0 Type-C connection audio recording interface\nRecord every channel plus the Main Mix\n2x2 SD recorder\nRecord main mix\nSupports SD and SDHC formats up to 32 GB
18x4 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB 2.0 Type-C connection audio recording interface\nRecord every channel plus the Main Mix\n2x2 SD recorder\nRecord main mix\nSupports SD and SDHC formats up to 32 GB
| Specification | ||
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| Computer System Requirements | Mac\nMac OS X 10.11 or Higher (64-Bit Only)\nIntel Core 2 Duo Processor (Intel Core i3 or Faster Recommended)\nWindows\nWindows 7 x64 SP1 +Platform Update, 8.1 x64, 10 x64\nIntel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2 Processor (Intel Core i3 or AMD Athlon X4 or Faster Recommended)\nMac and Windows Systems\n4 GB RAM (8 GB or More Recommended)\n30 GB Hard-Drive Space (Studio One)\nInternal or External 7200 RPM Storage Drive Highly Recommended\nMonitor with 1366 x 768 Resolution (High-DPI Monitor Recommended) | |
| Microphone Preamplifier | Type: XLR Female, Class-A\nMaximum Input Level (Unity Gain): +22 dBu, ±1.0 dB\nGain Control Range\nMono 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 dB\nFrequency Response to USB (Direct): 20 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/- 1.5 dB\nS/N Ratio to Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dB\nTHD+N (min. gain, A-wtd): < 0.01%\nInput Impedance: 1 kOhms\nEIN (+55 dB gain, 150 Ohms Input, 20 Hz to 22 kHz, A-wtd): <128 dBu\nCommon Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, +55 dB gain): 65 dB\nPhantom Power: +48V, ±3V, Global\nNote: All Channel Inputs Sum Through Mic Preamp | |
| Instrument Inputs | Type: ¼” / 6.35 mm TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z\nMaximum Input Level (Min. Gain, 1 kHz at 0.5% THD+N): +22 dBu, ±1.0 dB\nGain Control Range: 50 dB, ±1 dB (Unity to +50 dB)\nFrequency Response to Analog Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB\nFrequency Response to USB (Direct): 20 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB\nDynamic Range (Min. Gain, A-wtd): >105 dB\nDynamic Range (Mid. Gain, Unwtd): >100 dB\nTHD+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: ¼” / 6.35 mm TRS female, Balanced\nMaximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 [email protected]% THD+N): +22 dBu, ±1.0 dB\nGain Control Range\nMono 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 dB\nFrequency Response to USB (Direct): 10 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB\nS/N Ratio to Analog Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dB\nTHD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd): <0.01%\nInput Impedance (Balanced): 10 Kilohms | |
| Outputs | Type (Main Outputs): XLR Male, Impedance Balanced\nType (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs): ¼” / 6.35 mm TRS female, Balanced\nRated Output Level (Main Outputs): +24 dBu, ±1.0 dB\nRated Outputs Level (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs): +18 dBu\nFrequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB\nDynamic Range (A-wtd): >108 dB\nTHD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz to 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): <0.01%\nOutput Impedance: 100 Ohms | |
| Headphone Output | Type: ¼” / 6.35 mm TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced\nMaximum Output Level: 150 mW/channel at 60 Ohms\nFrequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB\nDynamic Range (A-wtd): >103 dB\nTHD+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\nAdjacent 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/Octave\nHigh Shelving: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz\nMid Peaking (Mono Channels): ±15 dB @ 140 Hz to 3.5 kHz (Variable)\nMid Peaking (Stereo Channels): ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz\nMid-Band Q: Fixed, 0.55\nLow Shelving: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz | |
| Digital Audio | Host Interface: USB 2.0\nADC Dynamic Range (Component): 114 dB\nADC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-Wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dB\nDAC Dynamic Range (Component): 114 dB\nDAC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-Wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dB\nBit Depth: 24 bits\nInternally Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz\nJitter: <80 ps RMS (20 Hz to 20 kHz)\nJitter Attenuation: >60 dB (1 ns In => 1 ps Out) | |
| Recorder | SD Recorder\nSupported Media Format: FAT16 formatted SD card, FAT32 formatted SDHC card\nMedia Storage Capacity: SD card: 2 GB; SDHC card: 32 GB\nRecording File Format: Stereo WAV\nPlayback File Formats: Stereo WAV, MP3\nSampling Rate (WAV): 44.1 kHz\nBit 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 |