Presonus StudioLive AR16c

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18-Channel Analogue Mixer with USB Audio Interface

18 x 4 USB 2.0 (USB C) audio interface (24 Bit/96 kHz)
Multi-track recording on Mac and PC
SD card recorder/player with 24-bit/44.1 kHz (recording: WAV, playback: WAV and MP3)
Bluetooth 5.0 receiver
Eight microphone inputs (XLR) with class A microphone preamps
+48 V phantom power switchable
16 balanced line inputs (eight mono channels, four stereo channels)
Two instrument inputs (channels 1 and 2)
Channels 1 to 8 with parametric mid-range EQ and high-pass filter
Super Channel (channels 17/18) with various input options: RCA input (L/R), 3.5 mm stereo jack socket
Switchable playback of Bluetooth sources and SD card or USB playback stream from computer
Main output L/R (XLR) with LED level indicator
Stereo headphone output
Digital effects (16 presets)
System requirements: Mac OS X 10.11 or later / Win 7, 8 and 10
Dimensions (W x D x H): 480 x 397 x 89 mm
Weight: 6.4 kg
Includes Presonus Studio One Pro (Download)

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Available since January 2020
Item number 483354
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Simultaneous channels 13
Mic-In 12
Mono Line-in 12
Stereo-In 5
Hi-Z Input 2
Phantom Power 48V
Master Out XLR
Aux Ways 3
max. Pre Aux Channels 2
PC Interface USB-C
Interface Input 18
Interface Output 4
Multitrack-Recording Yes
USB/SD Direct Recording SD
Rec Out (Analog) No
Low Cut Yes
Inserts Yes
Direct Out No
Parametric EQ Yes
Compressor No
Panorama Yes
PFL Yes
FX Processor 1
USB Playback No
Bluetooth Playback Yes
Lamp connection No
Footswitch Switch
Bag No
Matrixmixer No
Zones 0
19" Rackmount Yes
Width 480 mm
Height 89 mm
Depth 390 mm
altezza 89 mm
Weight 6,4 kg
simultaneously used channels 13
Parallel usable Channels 13
Mic Ins 12
Mono Line Ins 12
Stereo Ins 5
Number of Pre Aux max. 2
Pre Aux max. 2
PC-Interface USB-C
Audio Interface Input 18
Audio Interface Output 4
Multitrack Recording Yes
USB/SD Direct Record SD
Insert Yes
Parametric Yes
Effect Processor 1
USB Play No
Bluetooth Play Yes
Racklight Connector No
Lamp Connector No
Foot switch Switch
Foot Switch Switch
Rackmount No
Case Thomann No
Case Thon No
HE Units 9 U

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Analogue? Digital? Why not both!

The Presonus StudioLive AR16c packs a clever combination of analogue and digital features into what seems at first glance to be a standard analogue mixing desk with 18 channels: However, under the bonnet there's also a digital effects processor with 16 reverb, delay, and chorus effects, as well as an SD card recorder/player and a fully functional USB audio interface. And as an added bonus, the AR16c also has a built-in Bluetooth 5 receiver, as well as featuring 12 XMAX microphone preamps of the same kind that Presonus uses in its high-end studio equipment.

Presonus StudioLive AR16c Audio Interface, dials and faders

An all-in-one audio tool

The Presonus StudioLive AR16c is like the Swiss Army knife of audio interfaces: It's just incredibly versatile. Presonus has cleverly integrated the digital features into the analogue console workflow, and even novice users will find their way around the StudioLive AR16c in no time at all. In addition to the main XLR outputs, the signal can be routed to the separately controllable FX and AUX outputs (there are two of the latter), which enables a variety of routing scenarios such as running signals through an external effects unit or creating a headphone mix for musicians. The highlight, however, is the "Super Channel": Four stereo sources can be routed to stereo input 17/18 – the stereo RCA and stereo mini jack inputs, the SD card player, and the Bluetooth receiver.

Presonus StudioLive AR16c Audio Interface, stereo recorder

An expert blend of analogue and digital

The Presonus StudioLive AR16c successfully balances ease of use with a comprehensive range of features and functions, which makes it the ideal tool for home studios, or for any producers who don't want to delve too deeply into the technical stuff but still need a versatile audio tool. The StudioLive AR16c is just as suitable for use at home as it is for mixing live events, where background music is often required in addition to vocal microphones. And users shouldn't be deceived by the AR16c's effortless operation: It looks like an analogue desk, it certainly handles like an analogue desk, but it's full of smart digital features.

About Presonus

Presonus is a US company founded in 1995 by Jim Odom and Brian Smith in Baton Rouge, Lousiana. The firm designs hardware and software at both professional and more affordable levels for musicians and producers. Presonus first made a splash in the mid-1990s with the DCP8, an eight-channel analogue compressor/limiter/gate with fader and mute automation that could be digitally controlled by MIDI. In the early 2000s followed a series of microphone amplifiers and the first audio interfaces for the then-emerging home studio scene. Today, the company's product range includes audio interfaces, microphone preamps, digital mixing consoles, and studio monitors as well as the established DAW software Studio One.

A real bag of tricks for home recording

Many bits of gear found in professional studios can be accurately described as one-trick ponies, but there's no danger of anyone thinking that about the Presonus StudioLive AR16c. In addition to its obvious applications in home studios of all shapes and sizes, it's also an ideal tool for bands to mix and simultaneously record their live shows, as well as to capture ideas while on tour and continue to work on them later using the Studio One Artist software. The AR16c is also bound to feel at home as a permanent fixture in smaller theatres, clubs, and similar venues, where the Super Channel can alternate between providing media cues during the show and background music in the interval.

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PetkoHristov 24.12.2020

I bought it for my band's rehearsal and it's very good. Multitracking is very useful - you can use it for small gigs and record them. Since we are using it we record every rehearsal we had. The quality is good but you have to be careful with the knobs - sometimes you can tilt them if you push them a little harder, but it's not a big problem. We didn't test Bluetooth yet but it's nice feature if you want to play something prerecorded on your show. Overall - I'm very satisfied with the quality and the price.

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Mark1977 02.12.2020

For what I need that mixer,is o.k. USB is a plus option and a lot of programs with this mixer are available with the giveaway. Wery good plug ins and programs. It's a solid mixer for live music and mastering then in DAW.,....

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Exactly as described!!!

Sail the music 13.12.2023

Very easy to convey with the Mac and the use with Logic. Basically plug and play. Good sound quality when recording.
I haven’t used it live yet but the test in the studio was satisfactory.

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Absolutely great piece of gear!

AUWUAWUA 01.04.2023

Super efficient, massively capable, inbuilt effects are alright, can even record directly into an SD card. Very smart. Tough built. Feels good, and stable to use.

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Presonus StudioLive AR16c

18-Channel Analogue Mixer with USB Audio Interface