PreSonus designed the StudioLive AR8c USB-C 8-channel hybrid mixer with impeccable recording quality and an easy to use layout with all the features needed to get a great sound, and nothing you don’t need! This is quite possibly the best choice for musicians or anyone who wants a board that makes it simple to mix and record live shows, studio productions, band rehearsals, podcasts, and much more. 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 (USB-C connection). Record and playback in stereo with the integrated SD digital recorder. Stream program music wirelessly, using onboard Bluetooth 5.0. With a wide variety of connections, two ways to record, and a simple, elegant mixing surface, the StudioLive AR8c USB-C will quickly become the heart of your live and studio sound systems.
Studio Magic
PreSonus includes the incredible Studio Magic Suite of software, a retail value of over $1,000, putting incredibly powerful creation tools and sounds at your fingertips! The 2020 Studio Magic is a major step up from the 2019 edition, and includes Ableton Live Lite, tutorials from Melodics, 6 virtual instruments, and 9 effects plug-ins in VST, AU, and AAX formats...all unlocked for use inside Studio One Artist. That means you'll have a broader assortment of spellcasting ingredients for Studio One straight out of the box!
PreSonus StudioLive AR8c 8 Channel USB Mixer Features
- Studio Magic software suite included (over $1,000 value)
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2 mono and 2 stereo channels, each with level knob, pan, mute, PFL solo, highpass filter, and 3-band semi-parametric EQ
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2 instrument inputs, 8 balanced line inputs, and 4 balanced mic inputs with Class A microphone preamps
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1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 7/8) with RCA inputs, 1/8-inch stereo input, switchable SD/USB stereo playback, and Bluetooth 5.0 input
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1 monitor bus with dedicated channel sends, AFL solo, and balanced TRS output
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1 stereo effects processor with 16 presets, dedicated send and return, and bypass footswitch jack
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8x4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 audio recording interface; record every channel plus the main mix
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2x2 SD recorder (record main mix); supports SD and HCSD formats up to 32 GB
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L/R Control Room outputs and headphone output with dedicated level controls
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Global 48V phantom power
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Complete recording solution: Includes Capture live-recording software and Studio One Artist DAW for Mac and Windows
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Optional rackmount kit available