With its instantly familiar analog mixer design, the StudioLive® AR8c is the easiest way to record podcasts, livestreams, and music productions. Featuring a pristine analog front end with four high-gain XMAX mic preamps and an 8x4, 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB-C™-compatible USB 2.0 audio interface, the StudioLive AR8c's hybrid design makes it simple to mix and record. Add in tools like a musical 3-band analog EQ, mic/line boost for low-level input sources and consumer devices, Bluetooth® connectivity, a stereo SD recorder, and high-impedance instruments inputs, and you have a broadcasting and recording powerhouse that fulfills the needs of modern musicians and content creators.
Features
- 8x4 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
- 8-channel analog mixer with:
- 4 balanced microphone inputs with XMAX mic preamps, 2 instrument/line inputs, and 2 pairs of stereo balanced line inputs
- Stereo Super Channel (Ch. 7/8) with Bluetooth®0 wireless, RCA inputs, 1/8-inch stereo input, and switchable SD/USB stereo playback
- Stereo effects processor with 16 presets, dedicated send and return, and bypass footswitch jack
- Complete recording solution: Includes Capture™ live-recording software and Studio One® Pro+ for Mac® and Windows
StudioLive®
Blue
CN
Electronics
100-120V
+48 VDC
Performance
24
105 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz)
Inputs
1/4” TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z
> 108 dB (Mid Gain, Unweighted)
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
43 dB, ±1 dB (+12 to +55 dB)
+9 dBu ±1.0 dB (Minimum Gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD + N)
1/4" TRS, Balanced
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Mono: 40 dB, ±1 dB, Stereo: 0 dB or +10 dB
10 kΩ (Balanced)
+26 dBu ±1.0 dB (Minimum Gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD + N)
85 dB (+4 dBu)
<0.01% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-Weighted)
XLR Female, Class A XMAX
65 dB (1 kHz, +55 dB Gain)
< 128 dBu (+55 dB gain, 150Ω Input, 20 Hz-22 kHz)
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
43 dB (+12 to +55 dB)
1 kΩ
+9 dBu ± 1.0 dB (Unity Gain)
94 dB (+4 dBu)
<0.01% (Minimum Gain, A-Weighted)
Outputs
>103 dB (A-Weighted)
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
150 mW /Channel at 60 Ω
<0.01% (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unweighted)
1/4" TRS, Balanced
+18 dBu
100 Ohms
>108 dB (A-wtd)
Hardware
USB 2.0
Onboard effects.
The StudioLive AR8c mixer’s onboard effects processor lets you add high-quality reverb, delay, or chorus to any channel for a professional monitor mix. Like what you hear in your headphones? Record the main mix and capture the effects mix, too—with or without the dry channels—to blend with your multitrack recording. Experiment in post-production to your heart's content.
One-click recording
The StudioLive AR8c is tightly integrated with PreSonus® Capture® live-recording software. Capture is designed to make recording easy by instantly configuring with your mixer and allowing you to record every channel plus the main mix with a single mouse click. Even better, your Capture sessions open natively in Studio One!
Studio One Pro 7 DAW Software Access Included.
Your hardware registration includes a 6-month stackable membership to Studio One Pro+ featuring unlimited access to the latest version of Studio One Pro and all the extras.
