Presonus StudioLive AR16c 16-Channel Hybrid Mixer

Recommended price £693 -41%

£408 incl. 20% VAT

General

The extensive 18-channel Presonus StudioLive AR16c mixer and recorder comes wrapped in a rugged and compact casing built for mobile or fixed home studios in need of an audio powerhouse! Musicians and content creators alike will be able to add some hyper-modern touches to their mix using the built-in high-definition USB audio interface, 18 channels, a Super Channel with Bluetooth interface, extremely high-end XMAX microphone preamplifiers, and more. Each channel is supported by level, pan, mute, PFL solo, high-pass filter, and three-band semi-parametric EW controls. This extensive mixing desk also provides devoted monitor busses, control room outputs and a headphone output with its own volume control.

The Presonus StudioLive AR16c: Full-featured Audio Interface

Record and mix audio in true high-definition with sample rates of up to 96kHz. Record up to 18 input signals simultaneously in addition to the main mix and get an incredibly broad array of mixing options. Via USB, four audio-streams can be played back: an essential function that can be used to monitor recorded tracks, plus sound effects, loopback audio, and many other options. The XMAX microphone preamplifiers ensure you'll always have the right gain level and a distortion free signal and Presonus have even had the presence of mind to include a USB-C cable with the StudioLive AR16c for eased connection to pretty much any computer.

Super Channel

Besides the built-in audio interface, the AR16c comes with what Presonus term a 'Super Channel'. This channel can take up to four simultaneous stereo inputs, offering space to integrate multiple devices into the workflow of your studio. Here, you can hook up a turntable using the RCA inputs; a phone using the mini-jack AUX input or simply stream wireless audio by pairing up with the 5.0 Bluetooth interface. One button switches the playback from stereo-audio from your PC to the onboard SD recorder and back again so that bumpers and sound-effects can be effortlessly injected into a podcast in real-time or you can rehearse along with your best recordings. The Presonus StudioLive AR16c even comes with a copy of Presonus Capture live recording software included.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Number of mono channels	8
Number of stereo channels	4
Number of submasters	none
Type of mixer inputs	microphone input (XLR), balanced line input (TRS jack), unbalanced line input (TS jack), unbalanced line input (RCA), Hi-Z input (TS jack), stereo line input (TRS mini-jack)
Type of mixer outputs	balanced line output (XLR), stereo headphone output (TRS jack or mini jack)
Headphone output	yes
Inputs	2 channels
Number of auxiliaries	1 - 2
Built-in audio player	USB, SD(HC), Bluetooth
Built-in audio interface	USB (8x4 I/O), USB (multi track)
Number of microphone inputs	9 - 12
19 inches	no
Phantom power	yes
Volume control	knobs, faders, faders + knobs
Built-in mixer effects	reverb/delay/modulation, channel EQ
Type of mixer	studio / PA mixer
Built-in effects	yes

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	8,5 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	57,5 x 49,0 x 19,5 cm

Product specifications

Presonus StudioLive AR16c
recording:
- 18 x 4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 (over USB-C connection) audio recording interface
  - records every channel simultaneously plus the main mix
- 2x2 SD recorder for the main mix
mixer:
- 18 analogue channels
- 12 microphone inputs, balanced, XMAX preamplifiers
- 2 inserts
- 2 instrument/line inputs
- 16 balanced line level inputs:
  - 8x mono
  - 4x stereo
- Stereo Super Channel (Ch. 13/14) with Bluetooth 5.0 input, RCA inputs, 1/8-inch stereo input, and switchable SD/USB stereo playback
- 8 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with level knob, pan, mute, PFL solo, highpass filter, and 3-band semi-parametric EQ
- 2 monitor buses with dedicated channel sends, AFL solo, and balanced TRS output
- L/R Control Room outputs with level control
- headphone output with level control
software:
- Capture™ live multitrack recording software
- Studio One ® Artist recording & production software (DAW)
- Studio Magic Plug-in Suite
microphone preamplifier:
- type: XLR-F, Class A XMAX
- max. input level (unity gain): +9 dBu ±1.0 dB
- gain range: 43 dB (+12 tot +55 dB)
- frequency response to analogue output/USB: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0.5/- 1.5 dB
- S/N-ratio to outputs: 94 dB
- THD+N: < 0.01%
- input impedance: 1 kOhms
- EIN (+55 dB gain, 150Ω 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
instrument inputs:
- type: TS-F, unbalanced, Hi-Z
- max. input level: +9 dBu ±1.0 dB
- gain range: 43 dB, ±1 dB (+12 tot +55 dB)
- frequency response to analague output/USB: 20 Hz - 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 mOhm
line inputs:
- type: TRS-F, balanced
- max. input level: +26 dBu ±1.0 dB
- gain range:
- mono channels: 40 dB, ±1 dB (-5 tot +35 dB)
- stereo channels: 0 dB of +10 dB (+10 dB Boost)
- frequency response to analague output/USB: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
- S/N-ratio to outputs (+4 dBu): 85 dB
- THD+N: 0.01%
- input impedance (balanced): 10 kOhms
Main, Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs
- type (Main Outputs): XLR-M, balanced
- type (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs): TRS-F, balanced
- nominal output level (Main Outputs): +24 dBu, ±1.0 dB
- nominal ouput level (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs): +18 dBu
- frequency response: 5 Hz – 20 kHz, +/- 0.5 dB
- dynamic range: >108 dB
- THD+N: < 0.01%
- output impedance: 100 Ohms
headphone output:
- type: TRS-F, stereo, unbalanced
- max. output level: 150 mW/channel at 60 Ohms
- frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, + 0.5/-1.5 dB
- dynamic range: >103 dB
- THD+N: 0.01%
System Crosstalk:
- input > output: -90 dBu
- adjacent channels: -85 dBu
- Signal Level LED
- signal: -30 dBFS (pre-EQ)
- clip: -3.0 dB for clip (pre of post EQ)
channel EQ:
- Low Cut: 100 Hz, -18 dB/Octave
- High Shelving: ±15 dB at 10 kHz
- Mid Peaking (mono channels): ±15 dB at 140 Hz to 3.5 kHz (variable)
- Mid Peaking (stereo channels): ±15 dB at 2.5 kHz
- Mid-Band Q: Boost: 1.0, Cut: 2.5
- Low Shelving: ±15 dB at 100 Hz
digital audio:
- host interface: USB 2.0
- ADC dynamic range (component): 114 dB
- ADC dynamic range (weighted: A-wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dB
- DAC dynamic range (component): 114 dB
- DAC dynamic range (weighted: A-wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dB
- Signal-to-Noise (a-weighted): -96 dB
- bit depth: 24-bit
- sampling rate: 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 layout: FAT16 SD card, FAT32 SDHC card
- media memory capacity: SD card: 2 GB; SDHC card: 32 GB
- recording file format: stereo WAV
- playback format: 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:
- socket: IEC
- input voltage: 90 to 240 VAC
- recommended ambient operating temperature: 0°C - 40°C
physical:
- dimensions (H x W x L): 89 x 480 x 397 mm
- weight: 6.4 kg
included:
- USB cable (1.8 m)
- IEC power cable,
- Quick Start guide

Shawn Denton 9 December 2020

Wrote the following about Presonus StudioLive AR16c 16-Channel Hybrid Mixer

Exactly what it says on the tin. Great desk, in a great form factor. Everything looks and feels quality. The software bundled with the desk is great. This is the perfect home studio, practice room desk and could be the solution for many applications given the price point. Extremely happy with the product

Reviews from other countries

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Rifat Sahin 30 April 2024

Wrote the following about Presonus StudioLive AR16c 16-Channel Hybrid Mixer

Ik vond de FX enorm karig en niet lekker klinken. De XLR ingangen zijn standaard 12+ db versterkt waardoor ik het volume op de iPad enorm omlaag moet halen om nog in een normale range te zitten qua gain.

Al met al zal het vast een prima product zijn, echter viel hij mij zwaar tegen. Wellicht dat ik andere verwachtingen had van deze mengpaneel.

Cor van Houtum 4 November 2023

Wrote the following about Presonus StudioLive AR16c 16-Channel Hybrid Mixer

Leuke mixer met goede kwaliteit muziek
ik gebruik deze niet met de interne SD card opname maar met windows 10 laptop
Het is wel zo dat regelmatig de usb verbinding zomaar wegvalt
alleen met de power off/power on van de mixer ziet hij de laptop weer
kan niet vinden waar dit aan ligt en is super vervelend

Willem van Ham 23 January 2021

Wrote the following about Presonus StudioLive AR16c 16-Channel Hybrid Mixer

Ik maak al een aantal maanden gebruik van Presonus Studio One 5 Artist en dat bevalt mij goed. Ik heb dit DAW software pakket met verschillende audio interfaces van andere fabrikanten uitgeprobeerd maar de resultaten waren het net niet. Dus toen maar besloten een Presonus product aan te schaffen en ik heb uiteindelijk voor de StudioLive AR16C gekozen. Gisteren besteld en vandaag geleverd, bedankt Bax Music. De doos was wel al open geweest en de plasticzak om de mixer was al open geweest maar de rest was zichtbaar nog niet gebruikt geweest. Direct aangesloten en het e.e.a. getest. Presonus Studio One gestart en de mixer wordt meteen herkend. Even de inputs/outputs matrixen ingesteld en het werkt meteen naar behoren. Ook het Capture programma onder Windows 10 doet het geweldig. Maar waar ik helemaal blij van werd is het feit dat deze mixer zonder problemen met een iPad Pro met IOS14 werkt. Dit was bij een eerdere test met een Soundcraft Signature 12 MTK niet mogelijk met IOS14. Deze werkte namelijk alleen nog met een oude iPad met een oudere IOS versie. Dus ik ben op dit moment helemaal blij met de aankoop en ik hoop dat de StudioLive AR16C nog lang zonder defecten mag werken.

Description	Type	Language	Extension
StudioLive ARc Owner's Manual	Manual	English
StudioLive ARc Quick Start Guide	Quickstart	Unknown

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Recommended price £495

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Sustainable product	not specified
number of mono channels	4
number of stereo channels	2
number of submasters	none
type of mixer inputs	microphone input (XLR), balanced line input (TRS jack), unbalanced line input (TS jack), unbalanced line input (RCA), Hi-Z input (TS jack), stereo line input (TRS mini-jack)
type of mixer outputs	balanced line output (XLR), balanced line output (TRS jack), stereo headphone output (TRS jack or mini jack)
Headphone output	yes
Inputs	no
number of auxiliaries	1 - 2
built-in audio player	USB, SD(HC), Bluetooth
Built-in audio interface	USB (8x4 I/O), USB (multi track)

number of microphone inputs	3 - 4
19 inches	no
Phantom power	yes
volume control	knobs
Built-in mixer effects	reverb/delay/modulation, channel EQ
type of mixer	studio / PA mixer
built-in effects	yes
Complete	~
Original packaging	~
Condition of product	~

Presonus StudioLive AR12c 12-Channel Hybrid Mixer

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Temporarily unavailable

Recommended price £594

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Sustainable product	not specified
number of mono channels	4
number of stereo channels	4
number of submasters	none
type of mixer inputs	microphone input (XLR), balanced line input (TRS jack), unbalanced line input (TS jack), unbalanced line input (RCA), Hi-Z input (TS jack), stereo line input (TRS mini-jack)
type of mixer outputs	balanced line output (XLR), balanced line output (TRS jack), stereo headphone output (TRS jack or mini jack)
Headphone output	yes
Inputs	2 channels
number of auxiliaries	1 - 2
built-in audio player	USB, SD(HC), Bluetooth
Built-in audio interface	USB (8x4 I/O), USB (multi track)

number of microphone inputs	5 - 8
19 inches	no
Phantom power	yes
volume control	knobs, faders, faders + knobs
Built-in mixer effects	reverb/delay/modulation, channel EQ
type of mixer	studio / PA mixer
built-in effects	yes
Complete	~
Original packaging	~
Condition of product	~