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Presonus StudioLive AR8c Analog Mixer

Presonus StudioLive AR8c Analog Mixer

by PreSonus
£360.00 - £360.00
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£360.00 - £360.00
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SKU SPRESLAR8C
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Presonus StudioLive AR8c Analog Mixer

With its instantly familiar analog mixer design, the PreSonus 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 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 license for Mac and Windows

Specifications

Input

  • Inst Input Connection Type: 1/4” TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z
  • Inst Inputs Dynamic Range: > 108 dB (Mid Gain, Unweighted)
  • Inst Inputs Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
  • Inst Inputs Gain Range: 43 dB, ±1 dB (+12 to +55 dB)
  • Inst 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)
  • Mic Input Connection Type: XLR Female, Class A XMAX
  • Mic Preamp Common Mode Rejection Ratio: 65 dB (1 kHz, +55 dB Gain)
  • Mic Preamp Equivalent Input Noise: < 128 dBu (+55 dB gain, 150Ω Input, 20 Hz-22 kHz)
  • Mic Preamp Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
  • Mic Preamp Gain Control Range: 43 dB (+12 to +55 dB)
  • Mic Preamp Input Impedance: 1 kΩ
  • Mic Preamp Maximum Input Level: +9 dBu ± 1.0 dB (Unity Gain)
  • Mic Preamp Signal To Noise Ratio: 94 dB (+4 dBu)
  • Mic Preamp Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.01% (Minimum Gain, A-Weighted)

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

Electronics

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

Physical

  • 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)