PreSonus StudioLive AR16c USB-C 18-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer
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Features
- 8 Mono & 4 Stereo Channels
- Stereo Super Channel
- 18x4 24-Bit / 96 kHz USB Audio Interface
- Built-In 2x2 SD Recorder
- 12 XMAX-L Microphone Preamps
Description
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 analogue connections and digital tools that are powerful, yet easy to learn and use. The mixer features Class-A preamps and 3-band AEQ.
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 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 AR16c ships with a power cord, USB-C cable, a rackmount kit, Studio One 3 Artist production software, and Capture recording software.
Features
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 AEQ with sweepable mid band
- Stereo channels: 3-band semi-parametric AEQ
- 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 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
- 60 mm level fader
- Rackmount kit included
Specifications
| Computer System Requirements | Mac Mac OS X 10.11 or Higher (64-Bit Only) 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 kOhms EIN (+55 dB gain, 150 Ohms Input, 20 Hz to 22 kHz, A-wtd): 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 at 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): THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unwtd): Input Impedance: >1 Megohm |
| 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): 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): 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): |
| 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 @ 12 kHz Mid Peaking (Mono Channels): ±15 dB @ 140 Hz to 3.5 kHz (Variable) Mid Peaking (Stereo Channels): ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz Mid-Band Q: Fixed, 0.55 Low Shelving: ±15 dB @ 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 bits Internally Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz Jitter: Jitter Attenuation: >60 dB (1 ns In => 1 ps Out) |
| Recorder | SD Recorder Supported Media Format: FAT16 formatted SD card, FAT32 formatted SDHC card Media Storage Capacity: SD card: 2 GB; SDHC card: 32 GB Recording File Format: Stereo WAV Playback File Formats: Stereo WAV, MP3 Sampling Rate (WAV): 44.1 kHz Bit Depth (Recorded WAV): 24-Bit |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 3.7 x 20.0 x 15.4" / 9.4 x 50.8 x 39.1 cm |
| Weight | Not specified by manufacturer |
In The Box
- PreSonus StudioLive AR16c USB-C 18-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer
- Power Cord
- USB Cable
- Rackmount Kit
- Capture Recording Software
- Studio One 3 (Artist Production Software)
- Studio Magic Plug-In Suite (Download)
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
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- Product: PreSonus StudioLive AR16c USB-C 18-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer
- Manufacturer: Presonus
- Model: SLMAR16C
- SKU: SLMAR16C
- RM Product #: 73612
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