PreSonus StudioLive AR8C Type-C Analog Mixer

Overview
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 8×4, 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
8×4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 (over USB-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
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® Pro+ for Mac® and Windows

Electronic

• Phantom Power: +48 VDC
• Signal Level Led: Signal: -30 dBFS (Pre-EQ) Clip: -3.0 dB Before Clip (Pre or Post-EQ)
• Voltage Requirement: 100-230 VAC, 50-60 Hz

General

• Color: Blue
• Product Name: StudioLive AR8C Analog Mixer, Blue
• Series: StudioLive

Hardware

• Digital Audio USB Recording Port: USB 2.0

Input

• 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)

Measurements

• Media Storage Capacity: SD Card: 2 GB; SDHC Card: 32 GB

• Product Depth: 12.3” (313 mm)

• Product Height: 3.5” (90 mm)

• Product Width: 11″ (280 mm)

Miscellaneous

• Power Cable: IEC

• Recording File Format: Stereo WAV

• Supported Media Format: FAT16 Formatted SD™ Card, FAT32 Formatted SDHC™ Card

• Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz

Output

• 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)

• XLR Outputs Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu, ±1.0 dB

• XLR Outputs Output Impedance: 100 Ohms

Performance

• Crosstalk (Adjacent Channels): -85 dBu (Reference = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, Unweighted)

• Digital Audio Bit Depth: 24

• Digital Audio Dynamic Range: 105 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz)

• SD Recorder Bit Depth: Recording: 24 Bit, Playback: 16 or 24 Bit

• SD Recorder Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz

User Manual