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PreSonus StudioLive AR16 USB 18-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer

Product #36163 | SKU SLMAR16STUDIOLIVE AR16 | Presonus
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Features

  • 8 Mono & 4 Stereo Channels
  • Stereo Super Channel
  • 18x4 24-Bit/96 kHz USB Audio Interface
  • Built-In 2x2 SD Recorder
  • 12 Class-A Microphone Preamps

Description

The StudioLive AR16 USB from PreSonus is an 18-channel hybrid performance and recording mixer well suited for a variety of applications including mixing and recording live shows, studio productions, band rehearsals, podcasts, and more. The mixer is packed with analogue connections and digital tools that are powerful, yet easy to learn and use. The mixer features Class-A preamps and 3-band AEQ.

The StudioLive AR16 offers recording with or without a computer. Multitrack record and fly in backing tracks with its 24-bit/96 kHz, USB2.0 audio interface or record and playback a stereo mix with the integrated SD digital recorder. Additionally, the mixer features a Super Channel, which allows you to connect four stereo analogue and digital sources at once, enabling the mixer to be used with high-tech devices including smartphones and tablets for wireless Bluetooth streaming. The StudioLive AR16 ships with a power cord, USB cable, a rackmount kit, Studio One 3 Artist production software, and Capture recording software.

Features

Channels and Buses

  • 18-channel mixer
  • 8 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with:
  • 60 mm level fader
  • Pan
  • Mute
  • PFL solo
  • 1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 17/18)
  • 2 monitor buses with PFL solo
  • 1 stereo effects bus
  • 1 stereo effects return with:
  • 60 mm master fader
  • Dedicated monitor sends
  • Effects bypass footswitch jack

Inputs and Outputs

  • 2 instrument inputs
  • 16 balanced line inputs 2 unbalanced inserts* 12 balanced mic inputs with:
  • Class-A microphone preamp
  • Global 48V phantom power
  • Stereo Super Channel with:
  • Stereo RCA inputs
  • 1/8-inch stereo input
  • Switchable SD/USB stereo playback
  • Bluetooth 4.1 input
  • L/R XLR main outputs
  • 2 balanced TRS monitor outputs
  • 1 balanced TRS effects output
  • L/R Control Room outputs with level control
  • Headphone output with level control

Signal Processing

  • High-pass filter on every channel
  • Mono channels: 3-band semi-parametric AEQ with sweepable mid-band
  • Stereo channels: 3-band semi-parametric AEQ
  • Stereo effects processor with 16 presets

Recording Options

  • 18x4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 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

Integrated Software

  • Capture recording software
  • Includes Studio Magic Plug-in Suite with Maag Audio AEQ 2, SPL Attacker, Arturia instruments and more
  • Includes Studio One 3 Artist software (DAW)

Power

  • Internal power supply
  • Standard IEC power connector

Physical

  • Sturdy metal construction
  • 60 mm level fader
  • Rackmount kit included

Specifications

Computer System Requirements Mac
Mac OS X 10.8.5
Intel Core 2 Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended)

Windows
Windows 7 x64/x86 SP1 +platform update, 8.1 x64/x86, 10 x64/x86
Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2 processor (Intel Core i3 or AMD Athlon X4 or faster recommended)

Mac and Windows Systems
4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
30 GB hard-drive space (Studio One)
Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
Monitor with 1366x768 resolution (high-dpi monitor recommended)
Microphone Preamplifier Type: XLR Female, Class-A
Maximum Input Level (Unity Gain): +22 dBu, ±1.0 dB
Gain Control Range     
     Mono Channels: 50 dB, ±1 dB (Unity to +50 dB)
     Stereo Channels: 40 dB, ± 1 dB (+5 to +45 dB
Frequency Response to Analogue Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Frequency Response to USB (Direct): 20 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/- 1.5 dB
S/N Ratio to Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dB
THD+N (min. gain, A-wtd): < 0.01%
Input Impedance: 1 kOhms
EIN (+55 dB gain, 150 Ohms input, 20 Hz to 22 kHz, A-wtd): <128 dBu
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, +55 dB gain): 65 dB
Phantom Power: +48V, ±3V, Global

Note: All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preamp
Instrument Inputs Type: ¼” / 6.35 mm TS female, unbalanced, Hi-Z
Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N): +22 dBu, ±1.0 dB
Gain Control Range: 50 dB, ±1 dB (Unity to +50 dB)
Frequency Response to Analogue Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Frequency Response to USB (Direct): 20 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Dynamic Range (min. gain, A-wtd): >105 dB
Dynamic Range (mid. Gain, unwtd): >100 dB
THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd): <0.01%
THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): <0.01%
Input Impedance: >1 MOhms
Line Inputs Type: ¼” / 6.35 mm TRS female, balanced
Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD+N): +22 dBu, ±1.0 dB
Gain Control Range
     Mono Channels: 50 dB, ±1 dB (-20 to +30 dB)
     Stereo Channel: 50 dB, ±1 dB (-15 to +25 dB)
Frequency Response to Analogue Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Frequency Response to USB (Direct): 10 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
S/N Ratio to Analogue Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dB
THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd): <0.01%
Input Impedance (Balanced): 10 kOhms
Outputs Type (Main Outputs): XLR male, impedance balanced
Type (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs): ¼” / 6.35 mm TRS female, balanced
Rated Output Level (Main Outputs): +24 dBu, ±1.0 dB
Rated Outputs Level (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs): +18 dBu
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Dynamic Range (A-wtd): >108 dB
THD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz to 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): <0.01%
Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
Headphone Output Type: ¼” / 6.35 mm TRS female, stereo, unbalanced
Maximum Output Level: 150 mW/channel @ 60 ohms
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Dynamic Range (A-wtd): >103 dB
THD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz to 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): <0.01%
Crosstalk Input to Output (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd): -85 dBu
Adjacent Channels (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd): -80 dBu
Signal Level LEDs Signal: -50 dBFS (pre-AEQ)
Clip: -3.0 dB before clip (pre- or post-AEQ)
Graphic Equaliser Low Cut: 100 Hz, -18 dB/Octave
High Shelving: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
Mid Peaking (Mono Channels): ±15 dB @ 140 Hz to 3.5 kHz (variable)
Mid Peaking (Stereo Channels): ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
Mid-Band Q: Fixed, 0.55
Low Shelving: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
Digital Audio Host Interface: USB 2.0
ADC Dynamic Range (Component): 114 dB
ADC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dB
DAC Dynamic Range (Component): 114 dB
DAC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dB
Bit Depth: 24 bits
Internally Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
Jitter: <80 ps RMS (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Jitter Attenuation: >60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out)
Recorder SD Recorder
Supported Media Format: FAT16 formatted SD card, FAT32 formatted SDHC card
Media Storage Capacity: SD card: 2 GB; SDHC card: 32 GB
Recording File Format: Stereo WAV
Playback File Formats: Stereo WAV, MP3
Sampling Rate (WAV): 44.1 kHz
Bit Depth (Recorded WAV): 24-bits
Dimensions (H x W x D) 94.0 x 508.0 x 391.2 mm

In The Box

  • PreSonus StudioLive AR16 USB 18-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer
  • Capture Recording Software
  • Studio One 3 (Artist Production Software)
  • Studio Magic Plug-In Suite (Download)
  • Limited 1-Year Warranty

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Details

  • Product: PreSonus StudioLive AR16 USB 18-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer
  • Manufacturer: Presonus
  • Model: STUDIOLIVE AR16
  • SKU: SLMAR16STUDIOLIVE AR16
  • RM Product #: 36163

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