Podcasting and home recording, simplified.
With its instantly familiar analog mixer design, the StudioLive® AR8c is the easiest way to record podcasts, live streams, 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 record from a single intuitive console. Add in tools like a musical 3-band analog EQ, mic/line boost for low-level broadcast microphones and consumer devices, Bluetooth® connectivity, and a stereo SD recorder... and you have a broadcasting and recording powerhouse that fulfills the needs of both modern musicians and content creators.
A full-featured audio interface.
The StudioLive AR8c audio interface operates at up to 96 kHz for high-definition mixing and recording. Record each of the six inputs, plus the main mix, for even more flexible recording options. Play back up to four streams for monitoring previously recorded tracks—plus sound effects, loopback audio, and more. Four lauded XMAX mic preamps provide all the gain you need to capture even the most subtle details without adding any extra noise. The analog mixer front-end makes connecting your gear to your computer intuitive. With a USB-C compatible connection, your StudioLive AR8c is ready to use as an audio interface for nearly any computer.
The channel that does it all… even Bluetooth connectivity!
The unique Super Channel can handle four stereo sources at once and makes it easy to integrate consumer devices into your studio workflow. Connect a turntable to the RCA inputs, use the ⅛-inch stereo input to plug in your smartphone, or forget the cable and connect it via Bluetooth wireless technology. You can also toggle between a stereo playback stream from your computer and playback from the onboard SD recorder, making it simple to add bumpers and sound effects to your podcast in real-time, or practice along with your favorite recordings.
PreSonus StudioLive AR8c 8-channel Analog Mixer, USB-C™ Compatible Interface
Specs
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 1366x768 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.
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Microphone Preamp |
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| 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 |
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Instrument Inputs |
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| 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 |
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Line Inputs |
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| 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 |
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Main, Control Room, Monitor, and FX Outputs |
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| 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 |
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Headphone Output |
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| 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% |
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System Crosstalk |
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| 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 |
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Signal Level LED |
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| Signal | -30 dBFS (pre-EQ) |
| Clip | -3.0 dB before clip (pre- or post-EQ) |
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Channel EQ |
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| 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 |
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Digital Audio |
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| 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) |
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SD Recorder |
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| 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 |
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Power/Environmental |
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|---|---|
| Connector | IEC |
| Input Voltage Range | 90 to 240 VAC |
| Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature | 0˚ to 40˚ Celsius / 32˚ to 104˚ Fahrenheit |
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Physical |
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| Height | 3.5” (89 mm) |
| Width (Chassis only) | 11” (284 mm) |
| Depth | 12.3” (313 mm) |
| Weight | 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg) |