The StudioLive AR16c audio interface and analog mixer from PreSonus is the ultimate recording solution that fulfills the needs of both modern musicians and content creators. With high-resolution 96 kHz recording, a full complement of connections, and an instantly familiar workflow, this mixer’s hybrid design makes it simple to record studio productions and mix live shows from a single intuitive console. Tightly integrated with state-of-the-art recording software to help you realize your creative vision, including Capture™ multitrack live-recording software and the award-winning Studio One® Artist DAW, the StudioLive AR16c is the perfect recording and mixing solution for the modern musician and content creator.
PreSonus StudioLive AR16c Features
- Compatible with iOS and iPadOS devices including iPad Pro, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPod Touch, and iPhones.
- USB class-compliant.
- 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 to capture the main mix
- Supports SD™ and SDHD™ formats up to 32 GB
- 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, high pass 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
- High pass 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
- StudioLive AR16c 16-Channel Analog Mixer1
- 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): Mono Channels: < 128 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 kHz@0.5% THD+N): +9 dBu ±1.0 dB
- Gain Control Range: 43 dB, ±1 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
- 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 kHz@0.5% THD+N): +26 dBu ±1.0 dB
- Gain Control Range
- Mono Channels: 40 dB, ±1 dB (-5 to +35 dB)
- Stereo Channels: 0 dB or +10 dB (+10 dB Boost)
- 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): 85 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): -90 dBu
- Adjacent Channels (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd): -85 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 @ 10 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: 1.0, Cut: 2.5
- Low Shelving: ±15 dB @ 100 Hz
- Digital Audio
- 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-bit
- 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-bit
- 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)
