Presonus StudioLive AR16c 16-Channel USB-C Hybrid Mixer Overview
Presonus StudioLive AR16c 16-Channel USB-C Hybrid Mixer
Don’t let the classic analog mixer design fool you—the StudioLive® AR16c was built to record. Featuring a pristine analog front end with 12 high-gain XMAX mic preamps and an 18x4, 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB-C™-compatible USB 2.0 audio interface, the StudioLive AR16c’s hybrid design makes it simple to mix and record. Add in a musical 3-band analog EQ, mic/line boost for low-level sources including vintage synths, all-new digital effects with rich reverbs and lush delays, Bluetooth® connectivity, and a stereo SD recorder... and you have a mixing and recording powerhouse that fulfills the needs of both modern musicians and content creators.
Features:
● 18x4 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
● 16-channel analog mixer with:
● 12 balanced microphone inputs with XMAX mic preamps including:
● 2 instrument/line inputs
● 6 balanced mono line inputs
● 4 pairs of balanced stereo line inputs
● 2 insert points (channels 1 and 2)
● Stereo Super Channel (Ch. 17/18) with Bluetooth 5.0 input, RCA inputs, 1/8-inch stereo input, and switchable SD/USB stereo playback
● 8 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with level knob, pan, mute, PFL solo, highpass filter, and 3-band semi-parametric EQ
● Stereo effects processor with 16 presets, dedicated send and return, and bypass footswitch jack
● 2 monitor buses with dedicated channel sends, AFL solo, and balanced TRS output
● Mic/line boost for low-level input sources and consumer devices
● XLR Main outputs
● L/R Control Room outputs and headphone output with dedicated level controls
● Global +48V phantom power
● Complete recording solution: Includes Capture™ live-recording software and Studio One® Artist DAW for Mac® and Windows
● Internal power supply
● Rackmount kit included, optional carrying backpack available
