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PreSonus StudioLive AR16 USB 18-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer
Features
- 8 Mono & 4 Stereo Channels
- Stereo Super Channel
- 18x4 24-Bit/96 kHz USB Audio Interface
- Built-In 2x2 SD Recorder
- 12 Class-A Microphone Preamps
Description
The StudioLive AR16 USB from PreSonus 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. 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 AR16 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 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 AR16 ships with a power cord, USB 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:
- 60 mm 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 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 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 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 10.8.5 Intel Core 2 Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended) Windows Windows 7 x64/x86 SP1 +platform update, 8.1 x64/x86, 10 x64/x86 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 1366x768 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): <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 MOhms |
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 kOhms |
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 @ 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- 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: <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 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-bits |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 94.0 x 508.0 x 391.2 mm |
In The Box
- PreSonus StudioLive AR16 USB 18-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer
- Capture Recording Software
- Studio One 3 (Artist Production Software)
- Studio Magic Plug-In Suite (Download)
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
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Details
- Product: PreSonus StudioLive AR16 USB 18-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer
- Manufacturer: Presonus
- Model: STUDIOLIVE AR16
- SKU: SLMAR16STUDIOLIVE AR16
- RM Product #: 36163