PreSonus StudioLive AR16c USB-C Digital/Analog Recording/Live/Podcast Mixer
STUDIOLIVE AR16c
Overview
Don't let the classic analog mixer design fool you - the StudioLive® AR16c was built to record. Featuring a pristine analog front end with 12 high-gain XMAX mic preamps and an 18x4, 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB-C™-compatible USB 2.0 audio interface, the StudioLive AR16c's hybrid design makes it simple to mix and record. Add in a musical 3-band analog EQ, mic/line boost for low-level sources including vintage synths, all-new digital effects with rich reverbs and lush delays, Bluetooth® connectivity, and a stereo SD recorder... and you have a mixing and recording powerhouse that fulfills the needs of both modern musicians and content creators.
Features
- 18x4 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
- 18-channel analog mixer with:
- 12 balanced microphone inputs with XMAX mic preamps plus two instrument inputs, 16 balanced line level inputs, and 2 insert points
- Stereo Super Channel (Ch. 17/18) 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
Specs
Electronics
Phantom Power
+48 VDC
Voltage
100-120V
General
Color
Blue
Product Name
StudioLive® AR16c Analog Mixer, Blue
Series
StudioLive®
Hardware
Digital Audio USB Recording Port
USB 2.0
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 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
15.56" (397 mm)
Product Height
3.5” (90 mm)
Product Width
18.9" (48.01 cm)
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 Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Main And Line Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.01% (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unweighted)
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