Presonus StudioLive AR8c 8-Channel USB-C Hybrid Mixer Overview
Presonus StudioLive AR8c 8-Channel USB-C Hybrid 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. 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
● 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 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
● Stereo effects processor with 16 presets, dedicated send and return, and bypass footswitch jack
● 1 monitor bus with dedicated channel sends, AFL solo, and balanced TRS output
● Mic/line boost for low-level input sources and consumer devices
● XLR Main outputs
● 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
● Internal power supply
● Optional rackmount kit
