According to the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, based company, three models are available, with the most compact StudioLive AR8c offering 4 mic preamps and 6 balanced line inputs for 8x4 recording/playback, while the StudioLive AR12c sports 8 mic preamps and 12 balanced line inputs for 14x4 recording/playback. The larger StudioLive AR16c delivers 12 mic preamps and 16 balanced line inputs for 18x4 recording/playback.
All models support recording every channel plus the main mix over USB and feature a musical, 3-band analog EQ on every channel; mic/line boost for low-level vintage synths, broadcast microphones, and consumer electronics; and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. The onboard stereo SD recorder is great for recording a rehearsal or a mobile podcast interview or quickly capturing songwriting ideas. An all-new digital effects processor with 16 presets supplies rich reverbs, lush delays, and fat chorusing and includes a dedicated send and return, as well as a bypass footswitch jack (footswitch optional).
All StudioLive ARc series mixers have PreSonus’ unique Super Channel, which can handle four stereo analog and digital sources at once. The Super Channel combines wireless stereo Bluetooth 5.0 input, stereo input from the onboard SD recorder or from a USB-connected Mac or Windows PC, and RCA and 1/8-inch stereo inputs—great for use with turntables and high-tech devices.
The new mixers also come with a powerful recording software suite for Mac and Windows. Multitrack recordings can be done using Capture live recording software, while complete studio productions are possible with Studio One Artist recording and production software, augmented with the Studio Magic Plug-in Suite, a collection of useful plug-ins in VST, AU, and AAX formats by the top names in virtual instruments and effects.
All three models are available now at PreSonus dealers at U.S. street prices of: StudioLive AR8c $499.95, StudioLive AR12c $599.95, and StudioLive AR16c $699.95.
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