PreSonus StudioLive AR8C 8-Channel Analog Mixer with USB-C and SD Recorder

Every artist knows the goal is to capture the moment. Whether you're a musician, content creator or producer on the go, the StudioLive AR8C is a full-featured portable audio interface, mixer, and recorder that allows you to do just that.

With 4 PreSonus XMAX preamps delivering crisp accurate input through the analog channels to the 96kHz converters, you'll be sure to capture every detail. This 8 input 4 output interface has line, instrument, and RCA inputs providing enough connectivity for interviews, songwriting sessions, or tracking small combos. Plus, there's a 1/8" jack and Bluetooth connectivity for mobile devices. Phantom power is also included so you can use your favorite condenser microphones as well. On-board effects can be used to enhance the experience during the recording process while leaving the final decision for mixdown.

You'll get integrated software with the AR8c making it the all-in-one recording and mixing solution. Connect the USB output to your computer and you can track, mix, and master right out of the box with the included software after installation. Need to take it with you? You can record whenever and wherever you want by tracking directly to the AR8C's stereo SD recorder. Insert any SD/SDHC card and you’re ready to record your main mix, so you can simplify your recording process whenever you want.

Inspiration can be fleeting, make sure you have what you need to capture it. Make sure you have the AR8c.

Applications

• Podcasting
• Songwriting Sketchpad
• Live performance recording
• Project studio

Includes

• Included Software
  • Capture™ live multitrack recording software
  • Studio One ® Artist recording and production software (DAW)
  • Studio Magic plug-in suite

Features

• 8x4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 (over USB-C™ connection) audio recording interface
• 8-channel analog mixer
• Record every channel plus the main mix
• 2x2 SD recorder to capture the main mix
• Supports SD™ and SDHD™ formats up to 32 GB
• 4 balanced microphone inputs with XMAX mic preamps
• 2 instrument/line inputs
• 6 balanced line level inputs:
• Stereo Super Channel (Ch. 13/14) with Bluetooth 5.0 input, RCA inputs, 1/8-inch stereo input, and switchable SD/USB stereo playback
• L/R Control Room outputs with level control
• Headphone output with level control
• Highpass filter on every channel
• 3-band semi-parametric EQ on every channel
• Stereo effects processor with 16 presets, dedicated send and return, and bypass footswitch jack

Specifications

• Mac
  • macOS® 10.11 or higher (64-bit only)
  • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended)
• Windows
  • Windows® 7 x64 SP1 + platform update, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows 10 x64
  • Intel Core 2 Duo (Intel Core i3 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 Preamp
  • XLR Female, Class A XMAX
    • Maximum Input level (unity gain) +9 dBu ±1.0 dB
    • Gain Control Range 43 dB (+12 to +55 dB)
    • Frequency Response to Analog Outputs 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
    • Frequency Response to USB (Direct) 20 Hz to 20 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 kO
    • EIN (+55 dB gain, 150O input, 20 Hz-22 kHz, A-wtd) Mono Channels: < 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 preamp
  • Instrument Inputs
    • ¼” TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z
    • Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 [email protected]% THD+N) +9 dBu ±1.0 dB
    • Gain Control Range 43 dB, ±1 dB (+12 to +55 dB)
    • Frequency Response to Analog Outputs 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
    • Frequency Response to USB (Direct) 20 Hz to 20 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 MO
    • Note: All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preamp
  • Line Inputs
    • ¼” TRS Female, Balanced
    • Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 [email protected]% 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 (+10 dB Boost)
    • Frequency Response to Analog Outputs 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
    • Frequency Response to USB (Direct) 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
    • S/N Ratio to Analog Outputs (+4 dBu) 85 dB
    • THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd) < 0.01%
    • Input Impedance (Balanced) 10 kO
  • Note: All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preamp
• Main, Control Room, Monitor, and FX Outputs
  • Type (Main Outputs)
    • XLR Male, Impedance Balanced
  • Type (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs)
    • ¼” 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 - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd)
    • < 0.01%
  • Output Impedance
    • 100 O
  • Headphone Output
  • Type
    • ¼” TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced
  • Maximum Output Level
    • 150 mW/channel @ 60 O
  • 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
    • Signal -30 dBFS (pre-EQ)
    • Clip -3.0 dB before clip (pre- or post-EQ)
  • Channel EQ
  • Low Cut 100 Hz, -18 dB/Octave
  • High Shelving ±15 dB @ 10 kHz
  • Mid Peaking (Mono Channels) ±15 dB @ 140 Hz to 3.5 kHz (variable)
  • Mid Peaking (Stereo Channels) ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
  • Mid-Band Q Boost: 1.0, Cut: 2.5
  • Low Shelving ±15 dB @ 100 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
  • Signal-to-Noise (a-weighted)
    • -96 dB
  • Bit Depth
    • 24-bit
  • Internally Supported Sample 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
    • SD card: 2 GB; SDHC card: 32 GB
  • Recording File Format
    • Stereo WAV
  • Playback File Formats
    • Stereo WAV, MP3 (96-320 kbs, 32 / 44.1 / 48 kHz)
  • Sampling Rate (WAV)
    • 44.1 kHz
  • Bit Depth
  • Recording: 24-bit
  • Playback: 16- or 24-bit
• Power/Environmental
  • Connector
    • IEC
  • Input Voltage Range
    • 90 to 240 VAC
  • Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature
  • 0° to 40° Celsius / 32° to 104° Fahrenheit
• Physical
  • Height
    • 3.5” (89 mm)
  • Width (Chassis only)
    • 11” (284 mm)
  • Depth
    • 12.3” (313 mm)
  • Weight
  • 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg)