PreSonus StudioLive AR8c 8-Channel Hybrid Mixer
Building upon the success of the original AR8-USB, the PreSonus StudioLive AR8c is an 8-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 AR8c include a USB Type-C connection, Bluetooth 5.0, and a redesigned mixer panel and layout. The mixer is packed with analog connections and digital tools that are powerful, yet easy to learn and use. The mixer features XMAX Class-A preamps and 3-band EQ.
The StudioLive AR8c offers recording with or without a computer. Multitrack record and fly in backing tracks with its 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB 2.0 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 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 AR8c ships with a power cord, USB cable, Studio One 3 Artist production software, and Capture recording software.
Mixers Channels and Buses
- 8-channel mixer
- 2 mono and 2 stereo channels, each with
- Level knob
- Pan
- Mute
- PFL solo
- 1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 7/8)
- 1 aux buses with AFL solo
- 1 stereo effects bus
- 1 stereo effects return with
- Master level control knob
- Dedicated aux send
- Effects bypass footswitch jack
Total Inputs and Outputs
- 2 instrument inputs
- 8 balanced line inputs
- 4 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 5.0 input
- L/R XLR main outputs
- 1 balanced TRS aux outputs
- 1 balanced TRS effects output
- L/R Control Room outputs with level control
- Headphone output with level control
Signal and effect Processing
- High-pass filter on channels 1 and 2
- +10 dB button on 3/4 and 5/6
- 3-band semi-parametric EQ (Channels 1-6)
- Stereo effects processor with 16 presets
Mixer and usb Recording Options
- 8×4 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB 2.0 (over USB Type-C connection) audio recording interface
- Record every channel plus the Main Mix
- 2×2 SD recorder
- Record main mix
- Supports SD and SDHC formats up to 32 GB
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