PreSonus StudioLive AR16c 16 Channel Hybrid Digital Analog USB Mixer

Designed purposefully by PreSonus for musicians or anyone who wants to easily mix and record live shows, studio productions, band rehearsals, podcasts and more! The StudioLive AR16c USB-C 18-channel hybrid mixer is lightweight, versatile, feature-rich, and packed with analog connections and digital tools, yet easy to learn and use. Mix with PreSonus’ famous Class A preamps and three-band EQ. Create multitrack recordings and fly in backing tracks with a 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB 2.0 digital audio interface (via USB-C connection).

Record and playback in stereo with the integrated SD digital recorder. Stream program music wirelessly, using onboard Bluetooth 5.0. With a wide variety of connections, two ways to record, and a simple, elegant mixing surface, the StudioLive AR16c USB-C will quickly become the heart of your live and studio sound systems.

Studio Magic
PreSonus includes the incredible Studio Magic Suite of software, a retail value of over $1,000, putting incredibly powerful creation tools and sounds at your fingertips! The 2020 Studio Magic is a major step up from the 2019 edition, and includes Ableton Live Lite, tutorials from Melodics, 6 virtual instruments, and 9 effects plug-ins in VST, AU, and AAX formats...all unlocked for use inside Studio One Artist. That means you'll have a broader assortment of spellcasting ingredients for Studio One straight out of the box!

PreSonus StudioLive AR16c USB Mixer Features

• Studio Magic software suite included (over $1,000 value)
• 8 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with 60 mm level fader, pan, mute, PFL solo, highpass filter, and 3-band semi-parametric EQ (mono channels: sweepable mid band)
• 2 instrument inputs, 16 balanced line inputs, and 12 balanced mic inputs with Class A microphone preamps
• 1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 17/18) with RCA inputs, 1/8-inch stereo input, switchable SD/USB stereo playback, and Bluetooth 5.0 input
• 2 monitor buses with dedicated channel sends, AFL solo, and balanced TRS output
• 1 stereo effects processor with 16 presets, dedicated send and return, and bypass footswitch jack
• 18x4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 audio recording interface (USB-C connection); record every channel plus the main mix
• 2x2 SD recorder (record main mix); supports SD and HCSD formats up to 32 GB
• L/R Control Room outputs and headphone output with dedicated level controls
• Global 48V phantom power
• Rackmount kit included
• Complete recording solution: Includes Capture live-recording software and Studio One Artist DAW for Mac and Windows

PreSonus StudioLive AR16c USB Mixer Specifications

• Microphone Preamp:
  • Type: XLR Female, Class A XMAX
  • Maximum Input level (unity gain): +9 dBu ±1.0 dB
  • Gain Control Range: 43 dB (+12 to +55 dB)
  • S/N Ratio to Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dB
  • THD+N (min. gain, A-wtd): < 0.01%
  • Input Impedance: 1 kΩ
  • Phantom Power: +48V, ±3V, Global
  • Note All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preamp
• Instrument Inputs:
  • Type: ¼” TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z
  • Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 % THD+N): +9 dBu ±1.0 dB
  • Gain Control Range: 43 dB, ±1 dB (+12 to +55 dB)
  • Dynamic Range (min. gain, A-wtd): > 105 dB
  • Dynamic Range (mid. Gain, unwtd): > 108 dB
  • Input Impedance: > 1 MΩ
• Line Inputs:
  • Type: 1/4 inch TRS Female, Balanced
  • Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 % THD+N): +26 dBu ±1.0 dB
  • Gain Control Range:
    • - Mono Channels: 40 dB, ±1 dB (-5 to +35 dB)
    • - Stereo Channels: 0 dB or +10 dB (+10 dB Boost)
  • S/N Ratio to Analog Outputs (+4 dBu): 85 dB
  • THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd): < 0.01%
  • Input Impedance (Balanced): 10 kΩ
  • Main, Control Room, Monitor, and FX Outputs:
  • Type (Main Outputs): XLR Male, Impedance Balanced
  • Type (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs): ¼” TRS Female, Balanced
  • Dynamic Range (A-wtd): > 108 dB
  • THD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): < 0.01%
• Headphone Output:
  • Type: ¼” TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced
  • Maximum Output Level: 150 mW/channel @ 60 Ω
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
  • Dynamic Range (A-wtd): > 103 dB
  • THD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): < 0.01%
• System Crosstalk:
  • Input to Output (Ref = +4dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd): -90 dBu
  • Adjacent Channels (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd): -85 dBu
• Signal Level LED:
  • Signal: -30 dBFS (pre-EQ)
  • Clip: -3.0 dB before clip (pre- or post-EQ)
• Channel EQ:
  • Low Cut: 100 Hz, -18 dB/Octave
  • High Shelving: ±15 dB @ 10 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: Boost 1.0, Cut: 2.5
  • Low Shelving: ±15 dB @ 100 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
  • Signal-to-Noise (a-weighted): -96 dB
  • Bit Depth: 24-bit
  • Internally Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
  • Jitter: < 80 ps RMS (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
  • Jitter Attenuation: > 60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out)
• 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 (96-320 kbs, 32 / 44.1 / 48 kHz)
  • Sampling Rate (WAV): 44.1 kHz
  • Bit Depth:
    • - Recording: 24-bit
    • - Playback: 16- or 24-bit
• Power/Environmental:
  • Connector: IEC
  • Input Voltage Range: 90 to 240 VAC
  • Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature: 0? to 40? Celsius / 32? to 104? Fahrenheit
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 3.5 x 18.9 x 15.6 inches
• Weight: 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg)