Presonus StudioLive AR8c

Presonus StudioLive AR8c - a hybrid mixer with 8 channels, offering the possibility of professional-quality analog mixing and digital recording in a single device, whether for studio, rehearsals, or live situations. Each of the 2 mono channels and the stereo channels include volume control, Class A microphone preamplifiers, and a 3-band EQ. In addition to the main outputs, it also provides a monitor mix output with dedicated bus, to be used for headphone monitoring or in-ear systems. For studio use, it offers outputs for studio monitoring with volume control outputs. Channels 1 and 2 have high-impedance inputs for direct connection of instruments such as electric guitar or bass, without the need for a preamplifier.

Additionally, AR8c features a Super Channel (stereo Channel 7/8), through which 4 digital signal sources can be connected. Connect a media player to the unbalanced RCA inputs and the 1/8 inch stereo inputs, or you can play stereo audio signal from the built-in SD™ card, or from a Mac® or Windows® PC via the USB port. You can also connect your smartphone to the mixer via the Bluetooth 5.0 connection for wireless audio file transfer. For recording, this mixer offers 2 possibilities. Connect the mixer to a computer via USB 2.0, and you instantly have an 8x4 multitrack digital recorder, ready to record all input channels plus the overall mix, to a Mac or PC, at professional resolution of 24-bit/96 kHz. An integrated stereo SD recorder allows for recording the overall mix without being connected to a computer, directly to the SD card. Also, via the SD card, there is the possibility to play backing track files of up to 32 GB, Mp3 or WAV, without the need for a computer.

The integrated software makes recording a breeze. Record with PreSonus’ Capture™ live-recording software, and edit with Studio One® Artist DAW (editing and production software), both included in the package. It also offers a wide range of effects through the internal digital processor with 16 presets, including room, hall, and plate reverbs, chorus, and delay. Dedicated effects return with master volume control and dedicated monitor send, to control the amount of effects on the main output and the monitor.

• 4 x Microphone preamps
  • Type: XLR female, Class A
  • Maximum input level: +9 dBu, ±1.0 dB
  • Gain control range: 43 dB, (+12 to +55 dB)
  • Frequency response of analog outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
  • Frequency response of USB port (Direct): 20 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/- 1.5 dB
  • Signal-to-noise ratio of outputs: (+4 dBu) 94 dB
  • THD+N (min. gain, A-wtd): < 0.01%
  • Input impedance: 1 kΩ
  • EIN (+55 dB gain, 150Ω input, 20 Hz-22 kHz, A-wtd): < 128 dBu
  • Common mode rejection ratio: (1 kHz, +55 dB gain) 65 dB
  • Phantom Power: +48V, ±3V, Global
• Instrument inputs:
  • Type: ¼” TS jack, unbalanced, Hi-Z
  • Maximum input level: (min. gain, 1 kHz at 0.5% THD+N): +9 dBu ±1.0 dB
  • Gain control range: 43 dB, ±1 dB (+12 to +55 dB)
  • Frequency response of analog outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
  • Frequency response of USB port (Direct): 20 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
  • Dynamic range (min. gain, A-wtd): > 105 dB
  • Dynamic range (mid. Gain, unwtd): > 108 dB
  • THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd): < 0.01%
  • THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): < 0.01%
  • Input impedance: > 1 MΩ
• Line inputs:
  • Type: ¼” TS jack, balanced
  • Maximum input level (min. gain, 1 kHz at 0.5% THD+N): +26 dBu, ±1.0 dB
  • Gain control range:
    • Mono channels: 40 dB, ±1 dB (-5 to +35 dB),
    • Stereo channels: 0 dB or 10 dB, ±1 dB (+ 10 dB boost)
  • Frequency response of analog outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
  • Frequency response of USB port (Direct): 10 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
  • Signal-to-noise ratio of analog outputs (+4 dBu): 85 dB
  • THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd): < 0.01%
  • Input impedance (Balanced): 10 kΩ
• Main, Control Room, Monitor, and FX outputs:
  • Type (Main outputs): XLR male, balanced
  • Type (Control Room, Monitor, FX outputs): ¼” TRS jack female, balanced
  • Output level (Main outputs): +24 dBu, ±1.0 dB
  • Output 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 - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): < 0.01%
  • Output impedance: 100 Ω
• Headphone output:
  • Type: ¼” TRS jack female, Stereo, unbalanced
  • Maximum output level: 150 mW/channel at 60 Ω
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
  • Dynamic range (A-wtd): > 103 dB
  • THD+N (bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): < 0.01%
• System crosstalk:
  • Input to output (Ref = +4dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd): -90 dBu
  • Adjacent channels (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd): -85 dBu
• Signal level LED indicator:
  • Signal: -30 dBFS (pre-EQ)
  • Clip: -3.0 dB before clipping (pre- or post-EQ)
• Graphic EQ
  • Low Cut 100 Hz: -18 dB/Octave
  • High Shelving: ±15 dB at 10 kHz
  • Mid Peaking mono: ±15 dB at 140 Hz - 3.5 kHz
  • Mid-Band stereo: ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
  • Low Shelving: ±15 dB at 100 Hz
• Digital Audio
  • Host interface: USB 2.0, USBc connector
  • Dynamic range ADC (Component): 114 dB
  • Dynamic range ADC (Measured: A-wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dB
  • Dynamic range DAC (Component): 114 dB
  • Dynamic range DAC (Measured: A-wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dB
  • Resolution: 24 bits
  • Supported internal sampling rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
  • Jitter: < 80 ps RMS (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
  • Jitter attenuation: > 60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out)
• SD™ Recorder
  • Supported media format: FAT16 formatted SD™ card, FAT32 formatted SDHC™ card
  • Media storage capacity on SD card: 2 GB; SDHC card: 32 GB
  • Recorded file format: Stereo WAV
  • File playback format: Stereo WAV, MP3
  • Sampling rate (WAV): 44.1 kHz
  • Resolution (recorded WAV file): 24 bits
• Power: IEC connector
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 284 x 89 x 313 mm
• Weight: 3.2 kg