PreSonus StudioLive AR12 USB 14-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer  

The StudioLive AR12 USB from PreSonus is a 14-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. 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 AR12 offers recording with or without a computer. Multitrack record and fly in backing tracks with its 24-bit/96 kHz, USB2.0 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 AR12 ships with a power cord, USB cable, Studio One 3 Artist production software, and Capture recording software.

Channels and Buses

• 14-channel mixer
• 4 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with:
  • 60 mm level fader
  • Pan
  • Mute
  • PFL solo
• 1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 13/14)
• 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

Inputs and Outputs

• • 2 instrument inputs
  • 12 balanced line inputs

2 unbalanced inserts

• 8 balanced mic inputs with:
  • Class-A microphone preamp
  • Global 48V phantom power
• Stereo Super Channel with:
  • Stereo RCA inputs
  • 1/8-inch stereo input
  • Switchable SD/USB stereo playback
  • Bluetooth 4.1 input
• L/R XLR main outputs
• 2 balanced TRS monitor outputs
• 1 balanced TRS effects output
• L/R Control Room outputs with level control
• Headphone output with level control

Signal Processing

• High-pass filter on every channel
• Mono channels: 3-band semi-parametric EQ with sweepable mid-band
• Stereo channels: 3-band semi-parametric EQ
• Stereo effects processor with 16 presets

Recording Options

• 14×4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 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

Integrated Software

• 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)

Power

• Internal power supply
• Standard IEC power connector

Physical

• Sturdy metal construction
• 60 mm level fader
• Rackmount kit included

Item# PREAR12

UPC: 673454004230