Item # STUDIOLIVE AR16C
16CH USB-C HYBRID DIGITAL/ANALOG PERFORMANCE MIXER/ 12 XLR/ RACK MOUNT KIT INCLUDED/ BLUETOOTH
Item # STUDIOLIVE AR16C
16CH USB-C HYBRID DIGITAL/ANALOG PERFORMANCE MIXER/ 12 XLR/ RACK MOUNT KIT INCLUDED/ BLUETOOTH
- UM: EA
- Estimated Weight: 19.0
- Brand: PRESONUS
Don’t let the classic analog mixer design fool you: The StudioLive AR16c was built to record. With a pristine analog front-end, 12 high-gain XMAX mic preamps, and an 18x4, 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB-C-compatible USB 2.0 audio interface, its hybrid design makes it simple to record studio productions and mix live shows from a single intuitive console. Add in a musical three-band analog EQ, mic/line boost for low-level vintage synths and broadcast microphones, 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
Recording
18x4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 (over USB-C connector) 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
Mixing
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, highpass 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
Headphone output with level control
Signal Processing
Highpass 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
Included Software
Capture live multitrack recording software
Studio One Artist recording and production software (DAW)
Studio Magic Software Suite
Ableton Live Lite
Power
Internal power supply
Standard IEC power connector
Physical
Sturdy metal construction
60 mm faders
Rackmount kit included
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Microphone Preamp |
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Type |
XLR Female, Class A XMAX |
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Maximum Input level (unity gain) |
+9 dBu ±1.0 dB |
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Gain Control Range |
43 dB (+12 to +55 dB) |
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Frequency Response to Analog Outputs |
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB |
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Frequency Response to USB (Direct) |
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/- 1.5 dB |
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S/N Ratio to Outputs (+4 dBu) |
94 dB |
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THD+N (min. gain, A-wtd) |
< 0.01% |
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Input Impedance |
1 kO |
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EIN (+55 dB gain, 150O input, 20 Hz-22 kHz, A-wtd) |
Mono Channels: < 128 dBu |
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Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, +55 dB gain) |
65 dB |
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Phantom Power |
+48V, ±3V, Global |
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Note: All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preamp |
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Instrument Inputs |
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Type |
¼” TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z |
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Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD+N) |
+9 dBu ±1.0 dB |
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Gain Control Range |
43 dB, ±1 dB (+12 to +55 dB) |
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Frequency Response to Analog Outputs |
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB |
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Frequency Response to USB (Direct) |
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB |
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Dynamic Range (min. gain, A-wtd) |
> 105 dB |
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Dynamic Range (mid. Gain, unwtd) |
> 108 dB |
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THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd) |
< 0.01% |
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THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd) |
< 0.01% |
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Input Impedance |
> 1 MO |
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Note: All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preamp |
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Line Inputs |
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Type |
¼” TRS Female, Balanced |
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Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD+N) |
+26 dBu ±1.0 dB |
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Gain Control Range |
Mono Channels: 40 dB, ±1 dB (-5 to +35 dB), Stereo Channels: 0 dB or +10 dB (+10 dB Boost) |
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Frequency Response to Analog Outputs |
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB |
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Frequency Response to USB (Direct) |
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB |
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S/N Ratio to Analog Outputs (+4 dBu) |
85 dB |
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THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd) |
< 0.01% |
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Input Impedance (Balanced) |
10 kO |
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Note: All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preamp |
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Main, Control Room, Monitor, and FX Outputs |
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Type (Main Outputs) |
XLR Male, Impedance Balanced |
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Type (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs) |
¼” TRS Female, Balanced |
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Rated Output Level (Main Outputs) |
+24 dBu, ±1.0 dB |
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Rated Outputs Level (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs) |
+18 dBu |
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Frequency Response |
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB |
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Dynamic Range (A-wtd) |
> 108 dB |
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THD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd) |
< 0.01% |
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Output Impedance |
100 O |
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Headphone Output |
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Type |
¼” TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced |
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Maximum Output Level |
150 mW/channel @ 60 O |
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Frequency Response |
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB |
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Dynamic Range (A-wtd) |
> 103 dB |
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THD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd) |
< 0.01% |
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System Crosstalk |
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Input to Output (Ref = +4dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd) |
-90 dBu |
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Adjacent Channels (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd) |
-85 dBu |
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Signal Level LED |
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Signal |
-30 dBFS (pre-EQ) |
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Clip |
-3.0 dB before clip (pre- or post-EQ) |
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Channel EQ |
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Low Cut |
100 Hz, -18 dB/Octave |
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High Shelving |
±15 dB @ 10 kHz |
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Mid Peaking (Mono Channels) |
±15 dB @ 140 Hz to 3.5 kHz (variable) |
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Mid Peaking (Stereo Channels) |
±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz |
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Mid-Band Q |
Boost: 1.0, Cut: 2.5 |
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Low Shelving |
±15 dB @ 100 Hz |
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Digital Audio |
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Host Interface |
USB 2.0 |
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ADC Dynamic Range (Component) |
114 dB |
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ADC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-wtd, 48 kHz) |
105 dB |
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DAC Dynamic Range (Component) |
114 dB |
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DAC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-wtd, 48 kHz) |
105 dB |
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Signal-to-Noise (a-weighted) |
-96 dB |
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Bit Depth |
24-bit |
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Internally Supported Sample Rates |
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz |
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Jitter |
< 80 ps RMS (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
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Jitter Attenuation |
> 60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out) |
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SD Recorder |
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Supported Media Format |
FAT16 formatted SD™ card, FAT32 formatted SDHC™ card |
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Media Storage Capacity |
SD card: 2 GB; SDHC card: 32 GB |
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Recording File Format |
Stereo WAV |
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Playback File Formats |
Stereo WAV, MP3 (96-320 kbs, 32/44.1/48 kHz) |
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Sampling Rate (WAV) |
44.1 kHz |
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Bit Depth |
Recording: 24-bit, Playback: 16- or 24-bit |
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Power/Environmental |
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Connector |
IEC |
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Input Voltage Range |
90 to 240 VAC |
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Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature |
0° to 40° Celsius / 32° to 104° Fahrenheit |
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Physical |
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Height |
3.5” (89 mm) |
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Width (Chassis only) |
18.9” (480 mm) |
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Depth |
15.6” (397 mm) |
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Weight |
14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) |
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