PreSonus StudioLive AR8C Analog Multitrack Recording & Live Mixer, 2779200103
DESCRIPTION
With its instantly familiar analog mixer design, the StudioLive® AR8c is the easiest way to record podcasts, livestreams, and music productions. Featuring a pristine analog front end with four high-gain XMAX mic preamps and an 8x4, 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB-C™-compatible USB 2.0 audio interface, the StudioLive AR8c's hybrid design makes it simple to mix and record. Add in tools like a musical 3-band analog EQ, mic/line boost for low-level input sources and consumer devices, Bluetooth® connectivity, a stereo SD recorder, and high-impedance instruments inputs, and you have a broadcasting and recording powerhouse that fulfills the needs of modern musicians and content creators.
FEATURES
- 8x4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 (over USB-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
- 8-channel analog mixer with:
- 4 balanced microphone inputs with XMAX mic preamps, 2 instrument/line inputs, and 2 pairs of stereo balanced line inputs
- Stereo Super Channel (Ch. 7/8) with Bluetooth®0 wireless, RCA inputs, 1/8-inch stereo input, and switchable SD/USB stereo playback
- Stereo effects processor with 16 presets, dedicated send and return, and bypass footswitch jack
- Complete recording solution: Includes Capture™ live-recording software and Studio One® Artist DAW for Mac® and Windows
General
SERIES : StudioLive®
COLOR : Blue
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : CN
Electronics
VOLTAGE : 100-120V
PHANTOM POWER : +48 VDC
Performance
DIGITAL AUDIO BIT DEPTH : 24
DIGITAL AUDIO DYNAMIC RANGE : 105 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz)
Inputs
INSTRUMENT INPUT CONNECTION TYPE : 1/4” TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z
INSTRUMENT INPUTS DYNAMIC RANGE : > 108 dB (Mid Gain, Unweighted)
INSTRUMENT INPUTS FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
INSTRUMENT INPUTS GAIN RANGE : 43 dB, ±1 dB (+12 to +55 dB)
INSTRUMENT INPUTS MAXIMUM LEVEL : +9 dBu ±1.0 dB (Minimum Gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD + N)
LINE INPUT CONNECTION TYPE : 1/4" TRS, Balanced
LINE INPUTS FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
LINE INPUTS GAIN RANGE : Mono: 40 dB, ±1 dB, Stereo: 0 dB or +10 dB
LINE INPUTS IMPEDANCE : 10 kΩ (Balanced)
LINE INPUTS MAXIMUM LEVEL : +26 dBu ±1.0 dB (Minimum Gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD + N)
LINE INPUTS SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO : 85 dB (+4 dBu)
LINE INPUTS TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION : <0.01% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-Weighted)
MICROPHONE INPUT CONNECTION TYPE : XLR Female, Class A XMAX
MICROPHONE PREAMP COMMON MODE REJECTION RATIO : 65 dB (1 kHz, +55 dB Gain)
MICROPHONE PREAMP EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE : < 128 dBu (+55 dB gain, 150Ω Input, 20 Hz-22 kHz)
MICROPHONE PREAMP FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
MICROPHONE PREAMP GAIN CONTROL RANGE : 43 dB (+12 to +55 dB)
MICROPHONE PREAMP INPUT IMPEDANCE : 1 kΩ
MICROPHONE PREAMP MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL : +9 dBu ± 1.0 dB (Unity Gain)
MICROPHONE PREAMP SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO : 94 dB (+4 dBu)
MICROPHONE PREAMP TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION : <0.01% (Minimum Gain, A-Weighted)
Outputs
HEADPHONE OUTPUTS DYNAMIC RANGE : >103 dB (A-Weighted)
HEADPHONE OUTPUTS FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
HEADPHONE OUTPUTS MAXIMUM OUTPUT : 150 mW /Channel at 60 Ω
HEADPHONE OUTPUTS TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION : <0.01% (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unweighted)
LINE OUTPUTS CONNECTION TYPE : 1/4" TRS, Balanced
LINE OUTPUTS MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL : +18 dBu
LINE OUTPUTS OUTPUT IMPEDANCE : 100 Ohms
MAIN AND LINE OUTPUTS DYNAMIC RANGE : >108 dB (A-wtd)
Hardware
DIGITAL AUDIO USB RECORDING PORT : USB 2.0
Measurements
DIMENSIONS : 7.60x14.50x15.60 IN
SHIPPING WEIGHT : 9.80 LB
PRODUCT DEPTH : 12.3” (313 mm)
PRODUCT HEIGHT : 3.5” (90 mm)
PRODUCT WIDTH : 11" (280 mm)
SHIPPING LENGTH : 15.60 IN
SHIPPING HEIGHT ; 7.60 IN
SHIPPING WIDTH : 14.50 IN
Miscellaneous
POWER CABLE : IEC
SUPPORTED SAMPLE RATES : 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
