PRESONUS / StudioLive AR16c Hybrid Mixer

The StudioLive ARc series is a high-quality analog mixer equipped with an XMAX preamplifier / 3-band EQ / digital FX. In addition to SD card recording / playback and wireless playback functions via Bluetooth, it is equipped with a USB audio I / O function that supports multi-recording. It also includes Capture / Studio One Artist software for music production.

■ Hybrid mixer developed for musicians
A 24-bit / 96kHz compatible multi-channel USB audio interface, SD / SDHC memory card recording / playback, and Bluetooth audio receiver functions are integrated into an analog mixer equipped with a high-quality XMAX preamplifier / EQ / effect. Lineup of 3 models of 8ch, 12ch and 16ch. It also includes Capture / Studio One Artist software for recording and music production, making it an ideal all-in-one hybrid mixer for live PA, DJ, band rehearsals, home studios, and online distribution.

■ Flexible connection and control
Full of flexible connections and controls needed for mixing and recording. Equipped with mic input, instrument (Hi-Z) input, line input, 3-band EQ, etc. equipped with the highly acclaimed XMAX Class A preamplifier. In addition to the main output, it also has a monitor mix output with a dedicated bus for supply to stage wedges, headphone amplifiers, and in-ear systems. It also has a control room output with volume control for monitor speakers.yo

■ 24Bit / 96kHz USB audio interface
Recording and mixing at up to 96kHz is possible. Various musical instruments can be connected, and it is compatible with almost all DAW audio interfaces with a USB-C compatible connection.

■ Guitar and bass can be connected directly
Equipped with high impedance input (Hi-Z) on 1 / 2ch, it is possible to connect a guitar etc. directly. It's also easy to adjust the tone with the built-in parametric EQ, and apply rich delay / reverb using digital effects.

■ Super Channel-Supports analog / USB / SD / Bluetooth
Super Channel is prepared for the last channel. In addition to RCA stereo input and 1/8 "stereo input, low-latency Bluetooth 5.0 audio, SD / SDHC, main output from PC can be launched. In addition to analog input, BGM can be played on SD / SDHC, You can play sequence tracks from a USB-connected Mac or Windows PC, and wireless playback via Bluetooth is also possible.

■ Recording at live performances and rehearsals
If you want to record live, rehearsal, online distribution, etc., there are two methods. Connect to your computer via USB and use the included software Capture or Studio One Artist to record input channels and main mixes up to 24 Bit / 96 kHz. Alternatively, you can record up to 33 hours in 16Bit 44.1kHz WAV format on a stereo SD / SDHC recorder (when using 32GB SDHC).

■ Free back track and BGM playback
You can play two stereo streams from your PC. You can play backing tracks, click tracks, etc. You can play one stereo stream on the main unit alone by using an SD / SDHC memory card. With the Bluetooth function, you can also play BGM directly from your smartphone.

■ Recording with integrated software
Includes PreSonus Capture and Studio One Artist. Capture is live recording software that can be operated like a hard disk recorder. One click to record. Studio OneArtist is a DAW that enables recording / production. Both are recorded free of charge.

■ Digital effects that create sophisticated sounds
Equipped with a stereo effects processor containing 16 types of presets. Choose from room, hall, and plate reverbs, chorus and delay effects, and even studio room emulate presets that provide warm tones. You can adjust the amount of effect in the main mix and monitor mix by using a dedicated effect return with a master level and a dedicated monitor send.

■ Studio Magic plug-in suite recording
The "Studio Magic Plug-in Suite" in collaboration with plug-in vendors is being provided free of charge to registered users of PreSonus target hardware.

■ Size (WxHxD): 480x89x397mm
■ Weight: 6.4kg