PreSonus StudioLive AR8 8-Channel Hybrid Digital/Analog Performance Mixer

ITEM #: PRE-SL-AR8 MFG #: STUDIOLIVE AR8

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STUDIOLIVE AR8 - Overview

Built by musicians, for musicians.

StudioLive AR8 USB 8-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. Compact and road-ready, StudioLive AR mixers provide a superior all-in-one solution for mixing and recording your performances.

StudioLive AR8 USB mixers are packed with the connections and controls needed to mix and record live, in the studio, and in rehearsal. Each of the two mono channels and two stereo channels includes level control; a mic input with one of PreSonus' prized Class A preamps; three-band EQ; and more. Besides the main outputs, you get a monitor mix output with a dedicate bus for feeding a stage wedge, headphone amp, or in-ear system. Since the StudioLive AR8 USB is also a studio mixer, you also get control-room outputs with level control to feed your studio monitors.

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  • Features:

    • 8-channel mixer
    • 2 mono and 2 stereo channels, each with:
    • Level knob
    • Pan
    • Mute
    • PFL solo
    • 1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 7/8)
    • 1 monitor bus with PFL solo
    • 1 stereo effects bus
    • 1 stereo effects return with:
    • Level knob
    • Dedicated monitor sends
    • Effects bypass footswitch jack
    • 2 instrument inputs
    • 8 balanced line inputs
    • 4 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
    • 1 Balanced TRS monitor output
    • 1 Balanced TRS effects output
    • L/R Control Room outputs with level control
    • Headphone output with level control
    • Highpass filter on every channel
    • 3-band semi-parametric EQ (Channels 1-6)
    • Stereo effects processor with 16 presets
    • 8x4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 audio recording interface
    • Record every channel plus the main mix
    • 2x2 SD recorder
    • Record main mix
    • Supports SD and SDHD formats up to 32 GB
    • Capture recording software
    • Studio One 3 Artist recording and production software (DAW)
    • Internal power supply
    • Standard IEC power connector
    • Sturdy metal construction
    • Rackmount kit optional
     

  • Specifications:

    • Microphone Preamp
    • Type: XLR Female, Class A
    • Maximum Input level (unity gain): +22 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 40 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 k ohms
    • EIN (+55 dB gain, 150 ohms input, 20 Hz-22 kHz, A-wtd): < 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: 1/4" TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z
    • Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 [email protected]% THD+N): +22 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 40 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
    • Dynamic Range (min. gain, A-wtd): > 105 dB dB
    • Dynamic Range (mid. Gain, unwtd): > 100 dB
    • THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd): < 0.01%
    • THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): < 0.01%
    • Input Impedance: > 1 m ohms
    • Note: All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preamp
      Line Inputs
    • Type: 1/4" TRS Female, Balanced
    • Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 [email protected]% THD+N): +22 dBu, +/-1.0 dB
    • Gain Control Range Mono Channels: 50 dB, +/-1 dB (-20 to +30 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): 10 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
    • S/N Ratio to Analog Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dB
    • THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd): < 0.01%
    • Input Impedance (Balanced): 10 k ohms
    • 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): 1/4" 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 ohms
    • Headphone Output
    • Type: 1/4" TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced
    • Maximum Output Level: 150 mW/channel @ 60 ohms
    • 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
      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
    • 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)
     

  • GTIN:

    0673454004285
     

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