StudioLive AR8c Analog Mixer
StudioLive AR8c Analog Mixer
Overview
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.
Overview
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 Pro license for Mac® and Windows
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Highlights
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!
Studio One Pro 7 DAW Software Included.
Your hardware registration includes a perpetual License to Studio One Pro.
Specs
Electronics
Phantom Power
+48 VDC
Signal Level Led
Signal: -30 dBFS (Pre-EQ) Clip: -3.0 dB Before Clip (Pre or Post-EQ)
VoltageRequirements
100-230 VAC, 50-60 Hz
General
Color
Blue
Product Name
StudioLive® AR8c Analog Mixer, Blue
Series
StudioLive®
Hardware
Digital Audio USB Recording Port
USB 2.0
Inputs
Instrument Input Connection Type
1/4” TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z
Instrument Inputs Dynamic Range
> 108 dB (Mid Gain, Unweighted)
Instrument Inputs Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Instrument Inputs Gain Range
43 dB, ±1 dB (+12 to +55 dB)
Instrument Inputs Maximum Level
+9 dBu ±1.0 dB (Minimum Gain, 1 kHz@0.5% 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 kΩ (Balanced)
Line Inputs Maximum Level
+26 dBu ±1.0 dB (Minimum Gain, 1 kHz@0.5% 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)
Microphone Input Connection Type
XLR Female, Class A XMAX
Microphone Preamp Common Mode Rejection Ratio
65 dB (1 kHz, +55 dB Gain)
Microphone Preamp Equivalent Input Noise
< 128 dBu (+55 dB gain, 150Ω Input, 20 Hz-22 kHz)
Microphone Preamp Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Microphone Preamp Gain Control Range
43 dB (+12 to +55 dB)
Microphone Preamp Input Impedance
1 kΩ
Microphone Preamp Maximum Input Level
+9 dBu ± 1.0 dB (Unity Gain)
Microphone Preamp Signal To Noise Ratio
94 dB (+4 dBu)
Microphone Preamp Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.01% (Minimum Gain, A-Weighted)
Measurements
Media Storage Capacity
SD Card: 2 GB; SDHC Card: 32 GB
Product Depth
12.3” (313 mm)
Product Height
3.5” (90 mm)
Product Height/Length
3.5” (90 mm)
Product Weight
7.1 lbs. (3.2 kg)
Product Width
11" (280 mm)
Refinement Weight
25-under
Miscellaneous
Power Cable
IEC
Recording File Format
Stereo WAV
Supported Media Format
FAT16 Formatted SD™ Card, FAT32 Formatted SDHC™ Card
Supported Sample Rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
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 Ω
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 Dynamic Range
>108 dB (A-wtd)
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