



PreSonus® StudioLive® AR16c Analog Mixer- Blue
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® Artist DAW for Mac® and Windows
General
StudioLive®
Blue
CN
Electronics
100-120V
+48 VDC
Performance
24
105 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz)
Inputs
1/4” TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z
> 108 dB (Mid Gain, Unweighted)
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
43 dB, ±1 dB (+12 to +55 dB)
+9 dBu ±1.0 dB (Minimum Gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD + N)
1/4' TRS, Balanced
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Mono: 40 dB, ±1 dB, Stereo: 0 dB or +10 dB
10 kΩ (Balanced)
+26 dBu ±1.0 dB (Minimum Gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD + N)
85 dB (+4 dBu)
<0.01% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-Weighted)
XLR Female, Class A XMAX
65 dB (1 kHz, +55 dB Gain)
< 128 dBu (+55 dB gain, 150Ω Input, 20 Hz-22 kHz)
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
43 dB (+12 to +55 dB)
1 kΩ
+9 dBu ±1.0 dB (Unity Gain)
94 dB (+4 dBu)
<0.01% (Minimum Gain, A-Weighted)
Outputs
>103 dB (A-Weighted)
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
150 mW /Channel at 60 Ω
<0.01% (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unweighted)
1/4' TRS, Balanced
+18 dBu
100 Ohms
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
<0.01% (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unweighted)
Hardware
USB 2.0
Measurements
7.60x19.00x22.20 IN
21.10 LB
15.56' (397 mm)
3.5” (90 mm)
18.9' (48.01 cm)
22.20 IN
7.60 IN
19.00 IN
Miscellaneous
IEC
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
