PreSonus® StudioLive AR8c Analog Mixer

With its instantly familiar analog mixer design, the StudioLive® AR8c is the easiest way to record podcasts, livestreams, and music productions. Featuring a pristine analog front end with four high-gain XMAX mic preamps and an 8x4, 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB-C™-compatible USB 2.0 audio interface, the StudioLive AR8c's hybrid design makes it simple to mix and record.

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Add in tools like a musical 3-band analog EQ, mic/line boost for low-level input sources and consumer devices, Bluetooth® connectivity, a stereo SD recorder, and high-impedance instruments inputs, and you have a broadcasting and recording powerhouse that fulfills the needs of modern musicians and content creators.

Features

  • 8x4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 (over USB-C™ connection) audio recording interface; record every channel plus the main mix

  • 2x2 SD recorder (record main mix); supports SD and SDHC formats up to 32 GB

  • 8-channel analog mixer with:

    • 4 balanced microphone inputs with XMAX mic preamps, 2 instrument/line inputs, and 2 pairs of stereo balanced line inputs

    • Stereo Super Channel (Ch. 7/8) with Bluetooth®0 wireless, RCA inputs, 1/8-inch stereo input, and switchable SD/USB stereo playback

    • Stereo effects processor with 16 presets, dedicated send and return, and bypass footswitch jack

  • Complete recording solution: Includes Capture™ live-recording software and Studio One® Artist DAW for Mac® and Windows

Highlights & Specifications

The Channel That Does It All

The unique Super Channel makes it easy to connect up to four consumer devices at once. You get RCA inputs, a ⅛-inch stereo input, and a stereo Bluetooth input all at once. Toggle between playback from your computer and the onboard SD recorder to add bumpers and sound effects to your podcast in real time or practice along with your favorite recordings.

Onboard Effects.

The StudioLive AR8c mixer’s onboard effects processor lets you add high-quality reverb, delay, or chorus to any channel for a professional monitor mix. Like what you hear in your headphones? Record the main mix and capture the effects mix, too—with or without the dry channels—to blend with your multitrack recording. Experiment in post-production to your heart's content.

One-Click Recording

The StudioLive AR8c is tightly integrated with PreSonus® Capture® live-recording software. Capture is designed to make recording easy by instantly configuring with your mixer and allowing you to record every channel plus the main mix with a single mouse click. Even better, your Capture sessions open natively in Studio One!

World-Class Recording Software Included

Take your Capture recordings to the next level with Studio One Artist. Open your multitrack sessions natively in Studio One to start mixing! Studio One’s intuitive drag-and-drop workflow makes recording, mixing, and producing fast and fun.

Digital Audio

Digital Audio Dynamic Range - 105 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz)

Digital Audio Bit Depth - 24

Supported Sample Rates - 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz

Miscellaneous

Connection Type - IEC

Line Inputs

Line Inputs Maximum Level - +26 dBu ±1.0 dB (Minimum Gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD + N)

Line Inputs Gain Range - Mono: 40 dB, ±1 dB, Stereo: 0 dB or +10 dB

Line Inputs Frequency Response - 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB

Line Inputs Total Harmonic Distortion - <0.01% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-Weighted)

Line Inputs Impedance - 10 kΩ (Balanced)

Headphone Outputs

Headphone Outputs Maximum Output - 150 mW /Channel at 60 Ω

Frequency Response - 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB

Dynamic Range - >103 dB (A-Weighted)

Total Harmonic Distortion - <0.01% (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unweighted)

Specifications:

Electronics

Voltage - 100-120V

Microphone Preamp

Total Harmonic Distortion - <0.01% (Minimum Gain, A-Weighted)

Signal To Noise Ratio - 94 dB (+4 dBu)

Common Mode Rejection Ratio - 65 dB (1 kHz, +55 dB Gain)

Gain Control Range - 43 dB (+12 to +55 dB)

Microphone Preamp Maximum Input Level - +9 dBu ± 1.0 dB (Unity Gain)

Phantom Power - +48 VDC

Frequency Response - 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB

Microphone Preamp Input Impedance - 1 kΩ

Equivalent Input Noise - < 128 dBu (+55 dB gain, 150Ω Input, 20 Hz-22 kHz)

Main And Line Outputs

Main And Line Outputs Dynamic Range - >108 dB (A-wtd)