PreSonus StudioLive AR16c 18-Channel USB-C Audio Interface, Analog Mixer and Stereo SD Recorder

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.

Key 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 including:
• 2 instrument/line inputs
• 6 balanced mono line inputs
• 4 pairs of balanced stereo line inputs
• 2 insert points (channels 1 and 2)
• 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
• Stereo effects processor with 16 presets, dedicated send and return, and bypass footswitch jack
• 2 monitor buses with dedicated channel sends, AFL solo, and balanced TRS output
• Mic/line boost for low-level input sources and consumer devices
• XLR Main outputs
• L/R Control Room outputs and headphone output with dedicated level controls
• Global +48V phantom power
• Complete recording solution: Includes Capture live-recording software and Studio One Artist DAW for Mac and Windows
• Internal power supply
• Rackmount kit included, optional carrying backpack available

Technical Specifications

USB 2.0 Audio Interface
18x4 (all channels + main mix)
Recording Bit Rate
24-bit/96 kHz
SD Recorder (2x2)
Yes (up to 32 GB)
Mixer Channels
18
Mono Channels
8
Stereo Channels
4
Mono/Stereo Channel Features
60 mm fader, pan, mute, PFL solo
Super Channel (Stereo)
Yes (stereo RCA and 1/8” inputs)
Bluetooth 5.0 Input (stereo)
Yes
Mic Inputs
12
Mic Preamp
XMAX-L solid-state
Line Inputs
16 (TRS)
Instrument Inputs
2 (TS)
Inserts (unbalanced)
2
Monitor Buses (w/AFL Solo)
2
Effects Buses (stereo)
1
Control Room Outputs
2
Main L/R Outputs
2 (XLR)
Solo Bus
Yes
Headphone Output (stereo)
1
Effects Processors
1 stereo (16 presets)
EQ (All Mono Channels)
3-band semi-parametric with sweepable mid band
EQ (All Stereo Channels)
3-band semi-parametric
Highpass Filter
On every channel
Bundled Software
Capture, Studio One Artist, Studio Magic Plug-in Suite
Rackmount Kit
Included