PreSonus designed the StudioLive AR8c USB-C 8-channel hybrid mixer with impeccable recording quality and an easy to use layout with all the features needed to get a great sound, and nothing you don’t need! This is quite possibly the best choice for musicians or anyone who wants a board that makes it simple to mix and record live shows, studio productions, band rehearsals, podcasts, and much more. Lightweight, versatile, feature-rich, and packed with analog connections and digital tools, yet easy to learn and use!

Mix with PreSonus’ famous Class A preamps and three-band EQ. Create multitrack recordings and fly in backing tracks with a 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB 2.0 digital audio interface (USB-C connection). Record and playback in stereo with the integrated SD digital recorder. Stream program music wirelessly, using onboard Bluetooth 5.0. With a wide variety of connections, two ways to record, and a simple, elegant mixing surface, the StudioLive AR8c USB-C will quickly become the heart of your live and studio sound systems.

*Includes Studio One Artist and everything you need to start recording via your computer. Plus, to take your recordings to the next level, you get the Studio Magic plug-in suite. This extensive collection of popular plug-ins includes emulations of classic studio gear from legendary manufacturers, adding hundreds of dollars in extra value. Punch up your mix bus with the Brainworx bx_opto compressor, add ambient reverb with Lexicon MPX-i Reverb, fire up transients with SPL's Attacker Plus, and much more. And since these plug-ins are available in AAX, VST, and AU formats, they're compatible with any DAW.

MPN: AR8c
UPC: 673454008627

• 2 mono and 2 stereo channels, each with level knob, pan, mute, PFL solo, highpass filter, and 3-band semi-parametric EQ
  
• 2 instrument inputs, 8 balanced line inputs, and 4 balanced mic inputs with Class A microphone preamps
  
• 1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 7/8) with RCA inputs, 1/8-inch stereo input, switchable SD/USB stereo playback, and Bluetooth 5.0 input
  
• 1 monitor bus with dedicated channel sends, AFL solo, and balanced TRS output
  
• 1 stereo effects processor with 16 presets, dedicated send and return, and bypass footswitch jack
  
• 8x4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 audio recording interface; record every channel plus the main mix
  
• 2x2 SD recorder (record main mix); supports SD and HCSD formats up to 32 GB
  
• L/R Control Room outputs and headphone output with dedicated level controls
  
• Global 48V phantom power
  
• Complete recording solution: Includes Capture live-recording software and Studio One Artist DAW for Mac and Windows
  
• Optional rackmount kit available
  
• Microphone Preamp:
  
• Type: XLR Female, Class A XMAX
  
• 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 kΩ
  
• Phantom Power: +48V, ±3V, Global
  
• Note All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preamp
  Instrument Inputs:
  
• Type: 1/4 inch 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
  
• Line Inputs:
  
• Type: 1/4 inch 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
  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
  Headphone Output:
  
• Type: 1/4 inch TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced
  
• Maximum Output Level: 150 mW/channel @ 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:
  
• 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
  
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 3.5 x 11 x 12.3 inches
  
• Weight: 7.1 lbs