PreSonus StudioLive AR12c USB-C 14-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer
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Features
- 4 Mono and 4 Stereo Channels
- Stereo Super Channel
- 14x4 24-Bit / 96 kHz USB Audio Interface
- Built-In 2x2 SD Recorder
- 8 Class-A XMAX Microphone Preamps
Description
Building upon the success of the original Studiolive AR12 USB, the PreSonus StudioLive AR12c 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. Updates to the AR12c include a USB Type-C connection, Bluetooth 5.0, and a refresh to the design and layout. The mixer is packed with analogue connections and digital tools that are powerful, yet easy to learn and use. The mixer features XMAX Class-A preamps and 3-band EQs.
The StudioLive AR12c offers recording with or without a computer. Multitrack record and fly in backing tracks with its 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB 2.0 Type-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 analogue 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 AR12c ships with a power cord, USB cable, Studio One 3 Artist production software, and Capture recording software.
Features
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 aux buses with PFL solo
- 1 stereo effects bus
- 1 stereo effects return with:
- 60mm 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 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 on channels 1-4
- +10 dB switch for channels 5/6-11/12
- Mono channels: 3-band semi-parametric AEQ with sweepable mid band
- Stereo channels: 3-band semi-parametric AEQ
- Stereo effects processor with 16 presets
Recording Options
- 14x4 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB 2.0 Type-C 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 AEQ 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
- 60mm level fader
- Optional rackmount kit and carrying backpack available (not included)
Specifications
Computer System Requirements | Mac Mac OS X 10.11 Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (Intel Core i3 or Faster Recommended) Windows Windows 7 x64 SP1 +platform Update, 8.1 x64, 10 x64 Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2 Processor (Intel Core i3 or AMD Athlon X4 or Faster Recommended) Mac and Windows Systems 4 GB RAM (8 GB or More Recommended) 30 GB Hard-Drive Space (Studio One) Internal or External 7200 RPM Storage Drive Highly Recommended Monitor with 1366 x 768 Resolution (High-DPI Monitor Recommended) |
Microphone Preamplifier | Type: XLR Female, Class-A Maximum Input Level (Unity Gain): +22 dBu, ±1.0 dB Gain Control Range Mono Channels: 50 dB, ±1 dB (Unity to +50 dB) Stereo Channels: 40 dB, ± 1 dB (+5 to +45 dB) Frequency Response to Analogue Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Frequency Response to USB (Direct): 20 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/- 1.5 dB S/N Ratio to Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dB THD+N (Min. Gain, A-Wtd): < 0.01% Input Impedance: 1 Kilohms EIN (+55 dB gain, 150 Ohms input, 20 Hz to 22 kHz, A-Wtd): <128 dBu Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, +55 dB gain): 65 dB Phantom Power: +48V, ±3V, Global Note: All Channel Inputs Sum Through Mic Preamp |
Instrument Inputs | Type: ¼” / 6.35 mm TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z Maximum Input Level (Min. Gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N): +22 dBu, ±1.0 dB Gain Control Range: 50 dB, ±1 dB (Unity to +50 dB) Frequency Response to Analogue Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Frequency Response to USB (Direct): 20 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Dynamic Range (Min. Gain, A-Wtd): >105 dB Dynamic Range (Mid. Gain, Unwtd): >100 dB THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-Wtd): <0.01% THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unwtd): <0.01% Input Impedance: >1 Megohms |
Line Inputs | Type: ¼” / 6.35 mm TRS Female, Balanced Maximum Input Level (Min. Gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N): +22 dBu, ±1.0 dB Gain Control Range Mono Channels: 50 dB, ±1 dB (-20 to +30 dB) Stereo Channel: 50 dB, ±1 dB (-15 to +25 dB) Frequency Response to Analogue Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Frequency Response to USB (Direct): 10 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB S/N Ratio to Analogue Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dB THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-Wtd): <0.01% Input Impedance (Balanced): 10 Kilohms |
Outputs | Type (Main Outputs): XLR male, Impedance Balanced Type (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs): ¼” / 6.35 mm TRS Female, Balanced Rated Output Level (Main Outputs): +24 dBu, ±1.0 dB Rated Outputs Level (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs): +18 dBu Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Dynamic Range (A-Wtd): >108 dB THD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz to 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unwtd): <0.01% Output Impedance: 100 Ohms |
Headphone Output | Type: ¼” / 6.35 mm TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced Maximum Output Level: 150 mW / Channel at 60 Ohms Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Dynamic Range (A-Wtd): >103 dB THD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz to 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unwtd): <0.01% |
Crosstalk | Input to Output (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, Unwtd): -85 dBu Adjacent Channels (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, Unwtd): -80 dBu |
Signal Level LEDs | Signal: -50 dBFS (pre-AEQ) Clip: -3.0 dB Before Clip (Pre AEQ or Post AEQ) |
Graphic Equaliser | Low Cut: 100 Hz, -18 dB/Octave High Shelving: ±15 dB at 12 kHz Mid Peaking (Mono Channels): ±15 dB at 140 Hz to 3.5 kHz (Variable) Mid Peaking (Stereo Channels): ±15 dB at 2.5 kHz Mid-Band Q: Fixed, 0.55 Low Shelving: ±15 dB at 80 Hz |
Digital Audio | Host Interface: USB 2.0 ADC Dynamic Range (Component): 114 dB ADC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-Wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dB DAC Dynamic Range (Component): 114 dB DAC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-Wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dB Bit Depth: 24-Bit Internally Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz Jitter: <80 ps RMS (20 Hz to 20 kHz) Jitter Attenuation: >60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out) |
Recorder | SD Recorder Supported Media Format: FAT16 Formatted SD Card, FAT32 Formatted SDHC Card Recording File Format: Stereo WAV Playback File Formats: Stereo WAV, MP3 Sampling Rate (WAV): 44.1 kHz Bit Depth (Recorded WAV): 24-Bit Media Storage Capacity: SD Card: 2 GB SDHC Card: 32 GB |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 3.7 x 16.0 x 15.4" / 9.4 x 40.6 x 39.1 cm |
Weight | Not specified by manufacturer |
In The Box
- PreSonus StudioLive AR12c USB-C 14-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer
- Power Cord
- USB Cable
- Capture Recording Software
- Studio One 3 (Artist Production Software)
- Studio Magic Plug-In Suite (Download)
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
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Colin
Great product. I would suggest, though, that a careful read of the manual is essential to ensure that all the required features needed for your mixing environment are met before purchasing. This unit is perfectly suited to my needs and I cannot fault the product. Notably useful to me are the line-level inputs, Bluetooth and SD card features. (Note the 32GB limit on the SD card though!) It works well with PreSonus Studio One providing a good multi-channel recording environment.Read more Read less
Details
- Product: PreSonus StudioLive AR12c USB-C 14-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer
- Manufacturer: Presonus
- Model: SLMAR12C
- SKU: SLMAR12C
- RM Product #: 73611