Presonus StudioLive AR8c 8-Channel Hybrid Mixer

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	~

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
Complete	~
Original packaging	~
Condition of product	~

Presonus StudioLive AR8c 8-Channel Hybrid Mixer
Product no: 9000-0058-2636 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The PreSonus StudioLive ARC8c is a highly-portable and affordable hybrid mixer loaded with phantom power, a USB audio interface, Bluetooth 5.0 and a stereo SD recorder. It's perfect but podcasting and home studio recording, especially since high-gain XMAX mic preamps and a 24-bit/96 kHz, USB-C-compatible audio interface make mixing high-quality recordings both simple and intuitive. Each channel of this 8-channel mixer is equipped with a 3-band EQ and mic/line boosts for low-level broadcasting microphones and consumer devices and with the SD/SDHC recorder, you can effortlessly record mic, line and effect signals whenever and wherever you'd like. It's safe to say this high-end mixer fulfils all the wishes ever made by modern musicians and content creators.

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 6 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 AR8c for eased connection to pretty much any computer.

Super Channel

Besides the built-in audio interface, the AR8c 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 esonus StudioLive AR8c even comes with a copy of Presonus Capture live recording software included.

Specifications

Product features

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

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	4,3 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	39,5 x 37,0 x 19,5 cm

Product specifications

Presonus StudioLive AR8c
recording:
- 8 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:
- 8 analogue channels
- 4 microphone inputs, balanced, XMAX preamplifiers
- 2 instrument/line inputs
- 6 balanced line level inputs:
  - 2x mono
  - 2x 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
- 2 mono and 2 stereo channels, each with level knob, pan, mute, PFL solo, highpass filter, and 3-band semi-parametric EQ
- 1 monitor bus 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
- fantoomvoeding: +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
- recommending ambient operating temperature: 0°C - 40°C
physical:
- dimensions (H x W x L): 89 x 284 x 313mm
- weight: 3.2 kg
included:
- USB cable (1.8 m)
- IEC power cable
- Quick Start guide

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