PRESONUS STUDIOLIVE-AR16C USB-C 18-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer!

Whether you’re starting your first podcast, telling your YouTube subscribers about the latest trends, or running a program for your local volunteer radio station from your living room.

Recording

18x4 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

18-channel analog mixer

12 balanced microphone inputs with XMAX mic preamps

2 insert points

2 instrument/line inputs

16 balanced line level inputs:

8 mono

4 stereo pairs

Stereo Super Channel (Ch. 17/18) with Bluetooth 5.0 input, RCA inputs, 1/8-inch stereo input, and switchable SD/USB stereo playback

8 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with level knob, pan, mute, PFL solo, highpass filter, and 3-band semi-parametric EQ

2 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 quasi-parametric EQ with sweepable mid-band on each mono channel

3-band semi-parametric EQ on each stereo 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

60 mm faders

Rackmount kit included

Don’t let the classic analog mixer design fool you—the StudioLive® AR16c was built to record. With a pristine analog front-end, 12 high-gain XMAX mic preamps, and an 18x4 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB-C compatible USB 2.0 audio interface, its hybrid design makes it simple to record studio productions and mix live shows from a single intuitive console. Add in a musical 3-band analog EQ, mic/line boost for low-level vintage synths and broadcast microphones, 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. A full-featured audio interface. The StudioLive AR16c audio interface operates at up to 96 kHz for high-definition mixing and recording. Record each of the 16 inputs, plus the main mix for even more flexible recording options. Play back up to four streams for monitoring previously recorded tracks—plus a click. Twelve 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, and creating monitor mixes is quick and easy. With a USB-C™ compatible connection, your StudioLive AR16c 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. You can also toggle between a stereo playback stream from your computer and playback from the onboard SD recorder, making rehearsal a snap.