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Description StudioLive® AR16 18-channel hybrid performance and recording mixer Built by musicians, for musicians. StudioLive® AR16 USB 18-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® connectivity. Compact and road-ready, StudioLive AR mixers provide a superior all-in-one solution for mixing and recording your performances. Built by musicians, for musicians. StudioLive® AR16 USB 18-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® connectivity. Compact and road-ready, StudioLive AR mixers provide a superior all-in-one solution for mixing and recording your performances. Plug guitars and basses directly into the mixer. Most mixers make you route acoustic and electric guitars and basses through external direct boxes before connecting to a mixer input. But with StudioLive AR mixers, Channels 1 and 2 have high-impedance instrument inputs, so you can plug a guitar or electric bass straight into the board—no direct box needed. It’s inputs; it’s playback; it’s the Super Channel! Our unique Super Channel (stereo Channel 17/18) allows you to connect four stereo analog and digital sources at once, enabling you to use the mixer with your high-tech devices. Plug a media player into the Super Channel’s unbalanced RCA and 1/8-inch stereo inputs, play stereo audio from the onboard SD™ recorder or from your USB-connected Mac® or Windows® PC. Use onboard Bluetooth 4.1 to pair your phone to your StudioLive AR mixer and instantly have wireless access to your music library for break music, backing tracks, or ear-training. Have a song you want the rest of the band to learn? Pair your phone and start rehearsing! Record in the studio or at the gig—with or without a computer. Naturally, you want to record your gigs, as well as producing studio projects, podcasts, and so on. It’s smart to record your rehearsals, too. So StudioLive AR mixers offer two different ways to record. Connect a StudioLive AR16 USB mixer to your computer via USB 2.0, and you have an 18×4 multitrack digital recorder, ready to capture all input channels plus the main mix to a Mac or Windows PC with professional, 24-bit/96 kHz quality. An onboard stereo SD recorder lets you record the main mix without a computer—just hit Record and go. Recording can’t get much easier than this! Fly in backing tracks and play break music, too! Both the integrated USB recording interface and the SD recorder have multiple uses beyond simply recording. With just a few backing tracks, your small band can sound like a much larger act, so we enabled the USB interface to play back two stereo streams through the mixer—great for backing tracks, click tracks, or program music. Use the SD recorder to play up to 32 GB of MP3 and .WAV files for hours of program music or backing tracks without needing a computer. And don’t forget the Bluetooth feature in the Super Channel, which lets you play break music straight from your smartphone. With several ways to get the job done, you can work the way you want to. Integrated software makes recording a snap. PreSonus StudioLive AR mixers are tightly integrated with state-of-the-art recording software to help you achieve your creative vision. Record with PreSonus’ Capture™ live-recording software, then edit in our award-winning Studio One® Artist DAW (recording and production software); both are included free. Sweeten with digital effects for a polished, professional-caliber sound. To get a great mix, you need high-quality effects. The StudioLive AR16 USB has you covered with an internal stereo effects processor with 16 presets, including an assortment of room, hall, and plate reverbs; chorus and delay effects; even a preset that emulates an acoustically treated studio room to provide a warmer, more intimate tone. A dedicated effects return, complete with master level fader and dedicated monitor sends, lets you adjust the amount of the effects in your main and monitor mixes. You can even bypass the effects with a footswitch (optional). It’s just another way that StudioLive AR mixers enable you to build professional-quality mixes and recordings quickly and easily. Sweeten with digital effects for a polished, professional-caliber sound. To get a great mix, you need high-quality effects. The StudioLive AR16 USB has you covered with an internal stereo effects processor with 16 presets, including an assortment of room, hall, and plate reverbs; chorus and delay effects; even a preset that emulates an acoustically treated studio room to provide a warmer, more intimate tone. A dedicated effects return, complete with master level fader and dedicated monitor sends, lets you adjust the amount of the effects in your main and monitor mixes. You can even bypass the effects with a footswitch (optional). It’s just another way that StudioLive AR mixers enable you to build professional-quality mixes and recordings quickly and easily. Includes Studio MagicPlug-in Suite. This suite of plug-ins adds a wealth of fresh virtual instruments and effects to Studio One. Cherry-picked from the first names in virtual instruments and effects, each plug-in brings a different flavor of practical magic to your songs. These plug-ins aren’t gimmicky one-trick ponies — these are real-deal workhorses that you’ll rely on for countless mixes. Features Channels and Buses 18-channel mixer 8 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with: 60 mm level fader Pan Mute PFL solo 1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 17/18) 2 monitor buses with PFL solo 1 stereo effects bus 1 stereo effects return with: 60 mm master fader Dedicated monitor sends Effects bypass footswitch jack Inputs and Outputs 2 instrument inputs 16 balanced line inputs 2 unbalanced inserts 12 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 2 balanced TRS monitor outputs 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 Mono channels: 3-band semi-parametric EQ with sweepable mid-band Stereo channels: 3-band semi-parametric EQ Stereo effects processor with 16 presets Recording Options 18×4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 audio recording interface Record every channel plus the Main Mix 2×2 SD recorder Record main mix Supports SD™ and SDHC™ 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 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® 10.11 or higher (64-bit only) Intel®Core™ 2 Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended) Windows Windows® 7 x64 SP1 platform update, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows 10 x64 Intel Core 2 Duo (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended) Mac and Windows Systems 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended) 30 GB hard-drive space (Studio One) Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended Monitor with 1366×768 resolution (high-dpi monitor recommended) 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.?? Technical Specifications Microphone Preamp Type XLR Female, Class A Maximum Input level (unity gain) Mono Channels 18 dBu, ±1.0 dB, Stereo Channels: -5 dBu, ±1.0 dB Gain Control Range Mono Channels: 50 dB, ±1 dB (Unity to 50 dB), Stereo Channels: 40 dB, ± 1 dB ( 5 to 45 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) 89 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) Mono Channels: < 128 dBu, Stereo Channels: <120 dBu Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, 55 dB gain) 65 dB Phantom Power 48V, ±3V, Global Note: All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preamp Instrument Inputs Type ¼” TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 [email protected]% THD N) 12 dBu ±1.0 dB Gain Control Range 50 dB, ±1 dB (Unity to 50 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 Dynamic Range (min. gain, A-wtd) > 105 dB Dynamic Range (mid. Gain, unwtd) > 108 dB THD N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd) < 0.01% THD N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd) < 0.01% Input Impedance > 1 MΩ Note: All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preamp Line Inputs Type ¼” TRS Female, Balanced Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 [email protected]% THD N) Mono Channels: 18 dBu, ±1.0 dB, Stereo Channels: 22 dBu, ±1.0 dB Gain Control Range Mono Channels 50 dB, ±1 dB (-30 to 20 dB),? Stereo Channel 50 dB, ±1 dB (-15 to 25 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 Analog Outputs ( 4 dBu) 82 dB THD N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd) < 0.01% Input Impedance (Balanced) 10 kΩ Note: All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preamp Main, Control Room, Monitor, and FX Outputs Type (Main Outputs) XLR Male, Impedance Balanced Type (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs) ¼” TRS Female, Balanced Rated Output Level (Main Outputs) 24 dBu, ±1.0 dB Rated Outputs Level (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs) 18 dBu Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.5/-1.5 dB Dynamic Range (A-wtd) > 108 dB THD N (Bandwidth 20 Hz – 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd) < 0.01% Output Impedance 100 Ω Headphone Output Type ¼” TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced Maximum Output Level 150 mW/channel @ 60 Ω Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.5/-1.5 dB Dynamic Range (A-wtd) > 103 dB THD N (Bandwidth 20 Hz – 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd) < 0.01% System Crosstalk Input to Output (Ref = 4dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd) -85 dBu Adjacent Channels (Ref = 4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd) -80 dBu Signal Level LED Signal -30 dBFS (pre-EQ) Clip -3.0 dB before clip (pre- or post-EQ) Channel EQ Low Cut 100 Hz, -18 dB/Octave High Shelving ±15 dB @ 12 kHz Mid Peaking (Mono Channels) ±15 dB @ 140 Hz to 3.5 kHz (variable) Mid Peaking (Stereo Channels) ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz Mid-Band Q Boost: 0.55, Cut: 2.5 Low Shelving ±15 dB @ 80 Hz Audio Interface Host Interface USB 2.0 ADC Dynamic Range (Component) 114 dB ADC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-wtd, 48 kHz) 105 dB DAC Dynamic Range (Component) 114 dB DAC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-wtd, 48 kHz) 105 dB Signal-to-Noise (a-weighted) -96 dB Bit Depth 24 bits Internally Supported Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz Jitter < 80 ps RMS (20 Hz – 20 kHz) Jitter Attenuation > 60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out) SD™ Recorder Supported Media Format FAT16 formatted SD™ card, FAT32 formatted SDHC™ card Media Storage Capacity SD card: 2 GB; SDHC card: 32 GB Recording File Format Stereo WAV Playback File Formats Stereo WAV, MP3 (96-320 kbs, 32 / 44.1 / 48 kHz) Sampling Rate (WAV) 44.1 kHz Bit Depth Recording: 24 bits, Playback: 16- or 24-bit Power / Environmental Connector IEC Input Voltage Range 90 to 240 VAC Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature 0? to 40? Celsius / 32? to 104? Fahrenheit Physical Height 3.5” (89 mm) Width (Chassis only) 18.9” (480 mm) Depth 15.6” (397 mm) Weight 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg)
