Product Overview
The PreSonus StudioLive AR8 USB is an 8-channel hybrid performance and recording mixer.
StudioLive® AR8 USB 8-channel hybrid mixers make it simple to mix and record live shows, studio productions, band rehearsals, podcasts, and much more. This is a musician’s mixer: lightweight, versatile, feature-rich, and packed with analog connections and digital tools, yet easy to learn and use. Mix with PreSonus’® famous Class A preamps and three-band EQ. Create multitrack recordings and fly in backing tracks with a 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB 2.0 digital audio interface. Record and playback in stereo with the integrated SD digital recorder. Stream program music wirelessly, using onboard Bluetooth®. Compact and road-ready, StudioLive AR mixers provide a superior all-in-one solution for mixing and recording your performances.
PreSonus StudioLive AR8 USB Features:
- Channels and Buses
- 8-channel mixer
- 2 mono and 2 stereo channels, each with:
- Level knob
- Pan
- Mute
- PFL solo
- 1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 7/8)
- 1 monitor bus with PFL solo
- 1 stereo effects bus
- 1 stereo effects return with:
- Level knob
- Dedicated monitor sends
- Effects bypass footswitch jack
- Inputs and Outputs
- 2 instrument inputs
- 8 balanced line inputs
- 4 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
- 1 Balanced TRS monitor output
- 1 Balanced TRS effects output
- L/R Control Room outputs with level control
- Headphone output with level control
- Signal Processing
- Highpass filter on every channel
- 3-band semi-parametric EQ (Channels 1-6)
- Stereo effects processor with 16 presets
- Recording Options
- 8x4 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 HCSD formats up to 32 GB
- Integrated Software
- Capture™ recording software
- Studio One ® 3 Artist recording and production software (DAW)
- Power
- Internal power supply
- Standard IEC power connector
- Physical
- Sturdy metal construction
- Rackmount kit optional
PreSonus StudioLive AR8 USB Specifications:
- Microphone Preamp
- Type: XLR Female, Class A
- Maximum Input level (unity gain): +22 dBu, +/- 1.0 dB
- S/N Ratio to Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dB
- THD+N (min. gain, A-wtd): < 0.01%
- Instrument Inputs
- Type: 1/4” TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z
- Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N): +22 dBu +/- 1.0 dB
- Line Inputs
- Type: 1/4” TRS Female, Balanced
- Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N): +22 dBu, +/- 1.0 dB
- Frequency Response to USB (Direct): 10 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
- S/N Ratio to Analog Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dB
- Headphone Output
- Type: 1/4” TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced
- Maximum Output Level: 150 mW/channel @ 60 Ohm
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
- Power/Environmental
- Physical
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.7 x 12 x 12" (95 x 305 x 305 mm)