PreSonus StudioLive AR8c 8-Channel Mixer/USB-C Interface
The AR8c is a compact analog mixer with FX, an 8x4 USB-C audio interface for your DAW, and a stereo SD card recorder -- ideal for project studios and shows!
Overview
StudioLive AR8c USB-C 8-channel hybrid mixers make it simple to mix and record live shows, studio productions, band rehearsals, podcasts, and much more. This is a musician's mixer: 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.
See how to livestream with your StudioLive AR or ARc mixer using OBS software:
- 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… read more 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
This PreSonus product comes with the Studio Magic plug-in bundle -- free!
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See how to livestream with your StudioLive AR or ARc mixer using OBS software:
Features:
- 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… read more 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
This PreSonus product comes with the Studio Magic plug-in bundle -- free!
Includes Studio Magic Plug-in Suite: Over $1000 in Free Software!
With over $1000 of virtual instruments, effects plug-ins and more, PreSonus' Studio Magic plug-in suite offers something for everyone -- and it's included as a free download with this product. Here's a look at everything included in this bundle:Ableton Live Lite (a standalone DAW) is a lightweight edition of Ableton Live, with essential instruments and effects. It comes with all of Live's essential workflows, instruments and effects -- everything you need to record songs, create hands-on with your controller, take music made in your apps further and so much more. (PreSonus also throws in their Studio One Artist software as a free download, so if you're in need of modern DAW software, you've got two solid choices right off the bat.)
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Specs
Specifications
Microphone Preamp
Type: XLR Female, Class A XMAXMaximum 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 kOhm
EIN (+55 dB gain, 150 Ohms 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:
Type: 1/4" TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-ZMaximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz@0.5% 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 M Ohm
Line Inputs:
Type: 1/4" TRS Female, BalancedMaximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz@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 (+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 kOhm
Main, Control Room, Monitor, and FX Outputs:
Type (Main Outputs): XLR Male, Impedance Balanced
Type (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs): 1/4" 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 Ohm
Headphone Output:
Type: 1/4" TRS Female, Stereo, UnbalancedMaximum Output Level: 150 mW/channel @ 60 Ohm
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 dBuAdjacent 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/OctaveHigh 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 2.0ADC 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 cardMedia 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: IECInput Voltage Range: 90 to 240 VAC
Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius / 32 to 104 degrees 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)
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Base Item
- Shipping Weight: 10 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 16 x 15 x 8 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 2779200103
- Warehouse Resealed, USED
- Shipping Weight: 10 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 16 x 15 x 8 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 2779200103
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 225-216-7887
Web: https://www.presonus.com/support
Phone: 225-216-7887
Web: https://www.presonus.com/support
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
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Submitted June 17, 2020 by eddie h in twentynine palms, CA
"popping and crackling while recording"
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This is one of the worst interfaces I've ever experienced do not buy it it is a hunk of junk popping and crackling while recording not clear Distortion in microphone
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