PreSonus StudioLive AR8c Analog Mixer, Blue STUDIOLIVE-AR8C

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.

Electronics

Voltage

100-120V

Performance

Digital Audio Bit Depth

24

Digital Audio Dynamic Range

105 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz)

Inputs

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 [email protected]% 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 [email protected]% 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)

Outputs

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)

Hardware

Digital Audio USB Recording Port

USB 2.0