PreSonus StudioLive AR16c 18-Input Mixer / Digital Recorder / Audio Interface

Building upon the success of the original AR16-USB, the PreSonus StudioLive AR16c is an 18-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. Updates to to the AR16c include a USB-C connection, Bluetooth 5.0, and a refresh of the mixer's layout and design. 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 AR16c offers recording with or without a computer. Multitrack record and fly in backing tracks with its 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB-C 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 AR16c ships with a power cord, USB-C cable, a rackmount kit, Studio One 3 Artist production software, and Capture recording software. Channels and Buses

• 18-channel mixer
• 8 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with:
  • 60mm level fader
  • Pan
  • Mute
  • PFL solo
• 1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 17/18)
• 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
• 16 balanced line inputs
• 2 unbalanced inserts
• 12 balanced mic inputs with:
  • Class-A XMAX microphone preamp
  • Global 48V phantom power
• Stereo Super Channel with:
  • Stereo RCA inputs
  • 1/8-inch stereo input
  • Switchable SD/USB stereo playback
  • Bluetooth 5.0 input
• L/R XLR main outputs
• 2 balanced TRS Aux outputs
• 1 balanced TRS effects output
• L/R Control Room outputs with level control
• Headphone output with level control

Signal Processing

• High-pass filter channels 1-8
• +10 dB switch on stereo channels 9/10 to 15/16
• 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

• 18x4 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB 2.0 Type-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

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

UPC: 673454008573