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PreSonus StudioLive AR16c 16-Channel Analog Mixer

PreSonus StudioLive AR16c 16-Channel Analog Mixer

SoundPro Item: 44210 | Part Number: 2779200102

$599.99
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  • Compatible with iOS and iPadOS devices including iPad Pro, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPod Touch, and iPhones
  • USB class-compliant
  • 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 to capture the main mix
  • Supports SD™ and SDHD™ formats up to 32 GB
  • 18-channel analog mixer
  • 12 balanced microphone inputs with XMAX mic preamps
  • 2 insert points
  • 2 instrument/line inputs
  • 16 balanced line level inputs
  • 8 mono
  • 4 stereo pairs
  • Stereo Super Channel (Ch. 17/18) with Bluetooth 5.0 input, RCA inputs, 1/8-inch stereo input, and switchable SD/USB stereo playback
  • 8 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with level knob, pan, mute, PFL solo, high pass filter, and 3-band semi-parametric EQ
  • 2 monitor buses with dedicated channel sends, AFL solo, and balanced TRS output
  • L/R Control Room outputs with level control
  • High pass filter on every channel
  • 3-band quasi-parametric EQ with sweepable mid-band on each mono channel
  • 3-band semi-parametric EQ on each stereo channel
  • Stereo effects processor with 16 presets, dedicated send and return, and bypass footswitch jack
  • Mic/line boost on stereo channels for low-level input sources and consumer devices
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The StudioLive AR16c audio interface and analog mixer from PreSonus is the ultimate recording solution that fulfills the needs of both modern musicians and content creators. With high-resolution 96 kHz recording, a full complement of connections, and an instantly familiar workflow, this mixer’s hybrid design makes it simple to record studio productions and mix live shows from a single intuitive console. Tightly integrated with state-of-the-art recording software to help you realize your creative vision, including Capture™ multitrack live-recording software and the award-winning Studio One® Artist DAW, the StudioLive AR16c is the perfect recording and mixing solution for the modern musician and content creator.

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Specifications

Dimensions
Bit Depth
24-bit
Bit Depth Recording
24-bitPlayback: 16- or 24-bit
Height
3.5” (89 mm)
Width (Chassis only)
18.9” (480 mm)
Depth
15.6” (397 mm)
Electrical
THD+N (min. Gain, A-wtd)
< 0.01%
Maximum Input Level (min. Gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD+N)
+9 dBu ±1.0 dB
THD+N (1 Khz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd)
< 0.01%
THD+N (1 Khz, -1 dBFS, unwtd)
< 0.01%
Input Voltage Range
90 to 240 VAC
Audio
Maximum Input Level (unity gain)
+9 dBu ±1.0 dB
Gain Control Range
43 dB (+12 to +55 dB)
Frequency Response to Analog Outputs
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Frequency Response to USB (Direct)
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/- 1.5 dB
Input Impedance
1 kΩ
Phantom Power
+48V, ±3V, Global
Dynamic Range (min. Gain, A-wtd)
> 105 dB
Dynamic Range (mid. Gain, unwtd)
> 108 dB
Channels
0 dB or +10 dB (+10 dB Boost)
Input Impedance (Balanced)
10 kΩ
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Dynamic Range (A-wtd)
> 108 dB
Output Impedance
100 Ω
Maximum Output Level
150 mW/channel @ 60 Ω
Headphone Output
THD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): < 0.01%
ADC Dynamic Range (Component)
114 dB
Digital Audio
ADC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dB, DAC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dB
DAC Dynamic Range (Component)
114 dB
Signal-to-Noise (a-weighted)
-96 dB
Connectivity
S/N Ratio to Outputs (+4 dBu)
94 dB
S/N Ratio to Analog Outputs (+4 dBu)
85 dB
Type (Main Outputs)
XLR Male, Impedance Balanced
Type (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs)
¼” TRS Female, Balanced
Rated Output Level (Main Outputs)
+24 dBu, ±1.0 dB
Rated Outputs Level (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs)
+18 dBu
Main, Control Room, Monitor, and FX Outputs
THD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): < 0.01%
Connector
IEC
Environmental
Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature
0° to 40° Celsius / 32° to 104° Fahrenheit
Shipping
Weight
14.1 lbs (6.4 kg)
General
Type
XLR Female, Class A XMAX
Microphone Preamp
EIN (+55 dB gain, 150Ω input, 20 Hz-22 kHz, A-wtd): Mono Channels: < 128 dBu, Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, +55 dB gain): 65 dB
Note
All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preamp
Control Range Mono Channels
40 dB, ±1 dB (-5 to +35 dB)Stereo
System Crosstalk
Input to Output (Ref = +4dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd): -90 dBu, Adjacent Channels (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd): -85 dBu
Signal
-30 dBFS (pre-EQ)
Clip
-3.0 dB before clip (pre- or post-EQ)
Low Cut
100 Hz, -18 dB/Octave
High Shelving
±15 dB @ 10 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
Boost: 1.0, Cut: 2.5
Low Shelving
±15 dB @ 100 Hz
Host Interface
USB 2.0
Internally Supported Sample Rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
Jitter
< 80 ps RMS (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Jitter Attenuation
> 60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out)
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 (96-320 kbs, 32/44.1/48 kHz)
Sampling Rate (WAV)
44.1 kHz

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