Presonus StudioLive AR16c Analog Mixer

Presonus StudioLive AR16c Analog Mixer

Don’t let the classic analog mixer design fool you – the PreSonus StudioLive AR16c was built to record. Featuring a pristine analog front end with 12 high-gain XMAX mic preamps and an 18×4, 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB-C-compatible USB 2.0 audio interface, the StudioLive AR16c’s hybrid design makes it simple to mix and record. Add in a musical 3-band analog EQ, mic/line boost for low-level sources including vintage synths, all-new digital effects with rich reverbs and lush delays, Bluetooth connectivity, and a stereo SD recorder… and you have a mixing and recording powerhouse that fulfills the needs of both modern musicians and content creators.

Features

• 18×4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 (over USB-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
• 18-channel analog mixer with:
  • 12 balanced microphone inputs with XMAX mic preamps plus two instrument inputs, 16 balanced line level inputs, and 2 insert points
  • Stereo Super Channel (Ch. 17/18) with Bluetooth 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 Fender Studio Pro License for Mac and Windows

Specifications

Input

• Inst Input Connection Type:1/4 TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z
• Inst Inputs Dynamic Range:> 108 dB (Mid Gain, Unweighted)
• Inst Inputs Frequency Response:20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
• Inst Inputs Gain Range:43 dB, 1 dB (+12 to +55 dB)
• Inst Inputs Maximum Level:+9 dBu 1.0 dB (Minimum Gain, 1 [email protected]% THD + N)
• Line Input Connection Type:1/4″ TRS, Balanced
• Line Inputs Frequency Response:20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
• Line Inputs Gain Range:Mono: 40 dB, 1 dB, Stereo: 0 dB or +10 dB
• Line Inputs Impedance:10 k (Balanced)
• Line Inputs Maximum Level:+26 dBu 1.0 dB (Minimum Gain, 1 [email protected]% THD + N)
• Line Inputs Signal To Noise Ratio:85 dB (+4 dBu)
• Line Inputs Total Harmonic Distortion:<0.01% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-Weighted)
• Mic Input Connection Type:XLR Female, Class A XMAX
• Mic Preamp Common Mode Rejection Ratio:65 dB (1 kHz, +55 dB Gain)
• Mic Preamp Equivalent Input Noise:< 128 dBu (+55 dB gain, 150 Input, 20 Hz-22 kHz)
• Mic Preamp Frequency Response:20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
• Mic Preamp Gain Control Range:43 dB (+12 to +55 dB)
• Mic Preamp Input Impedance:1 k
• Mic Preamp Maximum Input Level:+9 dBu 1.0 dB (Unity Gain)
• Mic Preamp Signal To Noise Ratio:94 dB (+4 dBu)
• Mic Preamp Total Harmonic Distortion:<0.01% (Minimum Gain, A-Weighted)

Output

• Headphone Outputs Dynamic Range:>103 dB (A-Weighted)
• Headphone Outputs Frequency Response:20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
• Headphone Outputs Maximum Output:150 mW /Channel at 60
• Headphone Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion:<0.01% (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unweighted)
• Line Outputs Connection Type:1/4″ TRS, Balanced
• Line Outputs Maximum Output Level:+18 dBu
• Line Outputs Output Impedance:100 Ohms
• Main And Line Outputs Frequency Response:20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
• Main And Line Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion:<0.01% (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unweighted)
• XLR Outputs Maximum Output Level:+24 dBu, 1.0 dB
• XLR Outputs Output Impedance:100 Ohms

Performance

• Crosstalk (Adjacent Channels):-85 dBu (Reference = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, Unweighted)
• Digital Audio Bit Depth:24
• Digital Audio Dynamic Range:105 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz)
• SD Recorder Bit Depth:Recording: 24 Bit, Playback: 16 or 24 Bit
• SD Recorder Sampling Rate:44.1 kHz

Electronics

• Phantom Power:+48 VDC
• Voltage Requirements:100-230 VAC, 50-60 Hz

Physical

• Media Storage Capacity:SD Card: 2 GB; SDHC Card: 32 GB
• Product Depth:15.56″ (397 mm)
• Product Height:3.5 (90 mm)
• Product Width: 18.9″ (48.01 cm)