PreSonus StudioLive AR8 Hybrid Mixer Interface

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
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 monitor bus with PFL solo
• 1 stereo effects bus
• 1 stereo effects return with:
• Level knob
• Dedicated monitor sends
• Effects bypass footswitch jack
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 4.1 input
• L/R XLR main outputs
• 1 Balanced TRS monitor output
• 1 Balanced TRS effects output
• L/R Control Room outputs with level control
• Headphone output with level control
Signal Processing:
• Highpass filter on every channel
• 3-band semi-parametric EQ (Channels 1-6)
• Stereo effects processor with 16 presets
Recording Options:
• 8x4 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 SDHD formats up to 32 GB
Power:
• Internal power supply
• Standard IEC power connector