PreSonus StudioLive AR16c USB-C 18-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer
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- 8 Mono & 4 Stereo Channels
- Stereo Super Channel
- 18×4 24-Bit / 96 kHz USB Audio Interface
- Built-In 2×2 SD Recorder
- 12 XMAX-L Microphone Preamps
- Two Instrument Inputs
- 3-Band EQ & Wireless Bluetooth Streaming
- Capture & Studio One Software Included
- Studio Magic Plug-In Suite Included
- Rackmount Kit Included
Building upon the success of the original AR16-USB, the PreSonus StudioLive AR16c is an 18-channel hybrid performance and recording mixer well suited for a variety of applications including mixing and recording live shows, studio productions, band rehearsals, podcasts, and more. Updates to to the AR16c include a USB-C connection, Bluetooth 5.0, and a refresh of the mixer’s layout and design. The mixer is packed with analog connections and digital tools that are powerful, yet easy to learn and use. The mixer features Class-A preamps and 3-band EQ.
The StudioLive AR16c offers recording with or without a computer. Multitrack record and fly in backing tracks with its 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB-C audio interface or record and playback a stereo mix with the integrated SD digital recorder. Additionally, the mixer features a Super Channel, which allows you to connect four stereo analog and digital sources at once, enabling the mixer to be used with high-tech devices including smartphones and tablets for wireless Bluetooth streaming. The StudioLive AR16c ships with a power cord, USB-C cable, a rackmount kit, Studio One 3 Artist production software, and Capture recording software.
- 18-channel mixer
- 8 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with:
- 60mm level fader
- Pan
- Mute
- PFL solo
- 1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 17/18)
- 2 monitor buses with PFL solo
- 1 stereo effects bus
- 1 stereo effects return with:
- 60 mm master fader
- Dedicated monitor sends
- Effects bypass footswitch jack
- 2 instrument inputs
- 16 balanced line inputs
- 2 unbalanced inserts
- 12 balanced mic inputs with:
- Class-A XMAX microphone preamp
- Global 48V phantom power
- Stereo Super Channel with:
- Stereo RCA inputs
- 1/8-inch stereo input
- Switchable SD/USB stereo playback
- Bluetooth 5.0 input
- L/R XLR main outputs
- 2 balanced TRS Aux outputs
- 1 balanced TRS effects output
- L/R Control Room outputs with level control
- Headphone output with level control
- High-pass filter channels 1-8
- +10 dB switch on stereo channels 9/10 to 15/16
- Mono channels: 3-band semi-parametric EQ with sweepable mid band
- Stereo channels: 3-band semi-parametric EQ
- Stereo effects processor with 16 presets
- 18×4 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB 2.0 Type-C connection audio recording interface
- Record every channel plus the Main Mix
- 2×2 SD recorder
- Record main mix
- Supports SD and SDHC formats up to 32 GB
- Capture recording software
- Includes Studio Magic Plug-in Suite with Maag Audio EQ 2, SPL Attacker, Arturia instruments and more
- Includes Studio One 3 Artist software (DAW)
- Internal power supply
- Standard IEC power connector
- Sturdy metal construction
- 60 mm level fader
- Rackmount kit included
