PreSonus Mixers

StudioLive AR Series mixers rely on a built-in USB audio interface. Regardless of the model you choose and the number of channels you prefer, PreSonus StudioLive digital mixers are created for incredible ease of use. Color-coded illuminated switches, high-visibility metering, and dynamic graphic displays — combined with the hands-on interface — endows the StudioLive Series with a streamlined operation that allows nearly anyone to navigate and operate the mixer effortlessly. Live venues, houses of worship, corporate conferences, and concert halls all benefit from the intuitive StudioLive design.

In addition, PreSonus has created numerous software titles and apps offering convenient wired and wireless remote control over the StudioLive mixers, as well as individual Aux-Mix Apps that individual performers can adjust independently from their own iOS or Android device.

All of the StudioLive mixers share goals of exemplary audio performance, extreme ease of use, and the highest levels of hardware/software integration. Differences remain from model to model, but this brief intro offers a quick overview of each StudioLive series.

Meet the PreSonus StudioLive Family

Series III

The third-generation of StudioLive mixers offers all of the latest innovations, including:

• Touch-sensitive motorized faders
• All-new Fat Channel with vintage EQ and compression available on every channel
• Onboard Capture-driven recording — direct to SD card!
• XMAX preamps
• Customizable control via multiple iPads and/or a computer
• Improved Scene Safe preset and scene control
• Built-in AVB Ethernet network connection

AI (Active Integration) Console Series

Active Integration allows distributed processing power through multiple units and networking.

• Surface-driven workflow emulates the design and feel of an analog mixer
• Dual A/B Fat Channel on all inputs & outputs
• Capture, Studio One, and Virtual StudioLive software package
• XMAX preamps
• Dedicate USN 2.0 port and WiFi LAN adapter for remote control
• StudioLive Remote for iPad and Qmix-AI for iPhone/iPod touch available
• Optional Thunderbolt and Dante interface cards

AI (Active Integration) Rackmount Series

Build an integrated system with mixer, control surface, or remote control.

• Expandable modular design
• Rackmount module with I/O panel and internal processing
• UC Surface (Control), Capture, and Studio One software packages
• Programmable/recallable XMAX preamps
• Control from StudioLive AI console mixer, StudioLive CS control surface, or remotely via UC Surface for Windows, Mac, and iPad / Qmix-AI for iPhone/iPod touch available
• AVB cascade networking

AR Series USB Hybrid Mixers

Hybrid design offers analog mixing and digital recording/interface in one unit.

• Hi-Z guitar / bass inputs
• Class A preamp design
• Onboard Capture-driven recording — direct to SD card!
• Capture, and Studio One software packages

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