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 3-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.
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 plug-in suite
Power
Internal power supply
Standard IEC power connector
Physical
Sturdy metal construction
60 mm faders
Rackmount kit included
Computer system requirements:
Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for use with Capture™ and Studio One®.
Mac
macOS® 10.13 or higher (64-bit only)
Intel® Core™ i3 or better
Minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
Windows
Windows® 10 (64-bit only)
Intel Core i3 / AMD A10 processor or better
Minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
Mac and Windows Systems
USB 2.0 port
Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
30 GB hard disk space
Monitor with 1366x768 resolution
The minimum system requirements may differ for DAWs other than Studio One®. Please check the requirements for your DAW of choice with its manufacturer.
Note that the speed of your processor, amount of RAM and size and speed of your hard drive will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system. Also, a more powerful system (faster processor with more RAM) will allow for lower latency (signal delay) than you might experience while monitoring audio signals.
As a commitment to constant improvement, PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., reserves the right to change any specification stated herein, at any time, without notification.
VST is a registered trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
Technical Specifications
Microphone Preamp
Type
XLR Female, Class A XMAX
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
S/N Ratio to Outputs (+4 dBu)
94 dB
THD+N (min. gain, A-wtd)
< 0.01%
Input Impedance
1 kΩ
EIN (+55 dB gain, 150Ω input, 20 Hz-22 kHz, A-wtd)