PRESONUS STUDIOLIVE-AR8C

USB Type-C 8-Channel Hybrid Performance And Recording Mixer

Whether you are a musician, producer, or podcaster on a tight budget, the AudioBox USB® 96 is for you! This simple, handy little recording interface has just the right features for basic recording needs.

Recording

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 to capture the main mix

Supports SD™ and SDHD™ formats up to 32 GB

Mixing

8-channel analog mixer

4 balanced microphone inputs with XMAX mic preamps

2 instrument/line inputs

6 balanced line level inputs:

2 mono

2 stereo pairs

Stereo Super Channel (Ch. 13/14) 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

1 monitor buses with dedicated channel sends, AFL solo, and balanced TRS output

L/R Control Room outputs with level control

Headphone output with level control

Signal Processing

Highpass filter on every channel

3-band semi-parametric EQ on every channel

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

Mic/line boost on stereo channels for low-level input sources and consumer devices

Included Software

Capture™ live multitrack recording software

Studio One ® Artist recording and production software (DAW)

Studio Magic plug-in suite

Power

Internal power supply

Standard IEC power connector

Physical

Sturdy metal construction

Optional rackmount kit

Podcasting and home recording, simplified. With its instantly familiar analog mixer design, the StudioLive® AR8c is the easiest way to record podcasts, live streams, 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 record from a single intuitive console. Add in tools like a musical 3-band analog EQ, mic/line boost for low-level broadcast microphones and consumer devices, Bluetooth® connectivity, and a stereo SD recorder... and you have a broadcasting and recording powerhouse that fulfills the needs of both modern musicians and content creators. A full-featured audio interface. The StudioLive AR8c audio interface operates at up to 96 kHz for high-definition mixing and recording. Record each of the six inputs, plus the main mix, for even more flexible recording options. Play back up to four streams for monitoring previously recorded tracks—plus sound effects, loopback audio, and more. Four lauded XMAX mic preamps provide all the gain you need to capture even the most subtle details without adding any extra noise. The analog mixer front-end makes connecting your gear to your computer intuitive. With a USB-C compatible connection, your StudioLive AR8c is ready to use as an audio interface for nearly any computer. The channel that does it all… even Bluetooth connectivity! The unique Super Channel can handle four stereo sources at once and makes it easy to integrate consumer devices into your studio workflow. Connect a turntable to the RCA inputs, use the ?-inch stereo input to plug in your smartphone, or forget the cable and connect it via Bluetooth wireless technology.