PreSonus StudioLive AR12c 12-Channel Hybrid Digital Analog USB Mixer

PreSonus StudioLive AR12c 12-Channel Hybrid Digital Analog USB Mixer

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    A musician’s mixer: lightweight, versatile, feature-rich, and packed with analog connections and digital tools, yet easy to learn and use. The StudioLive AR12c USB-C 12-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 (over 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 AR12c 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 AR12c Hybrid Digital Analog USB Mixer Features
    • Studio Magic software suite included (over $1,000 value)
    • 4 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with 60 mm level fader, pan, mute, PFL solo, highpass filter, and 3-band semi-parametric EQ (mono channels: sweepable mid band)
    • 2 instrument inputs, 12 balanced line inputs, 8 balanced mic inputs with Class A microphone preamps, and 2 insert points
    • 1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 13/14) with RCA inputs, 1/8-inch stereo input, switchable SD/USB stereo playback, and Bluetooth 5.0 input
    • 2 monitor buses with dedicated channel sends, AFL solo, and balanced TRS output
    • 1 stereo effects processor with 16 presets, dedicated send and return, and bypass footswitch jack
    • 14x4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 (over USB-C connection) audio recording interface; record every channel plus the main mix
    • 2x2 SD recorder (record main mix); supports SD and HCSD formats up to 32 GB
    • L/R Control Room outputs and headphone output with dedicated level controls
    • Global 48V phantom power
    • Complete recording solution: Includes Capture live-recording software and Studio One Artist DAW for Mac and Windows
    • Optional rackmount kit available
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    PreSonus StudioLive AR12c 12-Channel Hybrid Digital Analog USB Mixer Specifications

    Item #:PRS SLMAR12C
    Manufacturer Part Number:2779200101
    UPC:673454008528
    Product Specifications

    PreSonus StudioLive AR12c 12-Channel Hybrid Digital Analog USB Mixer Specifications

    • Microphone Preamp:
      • 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
    • Instrument Inputs:
      • Type: 1/4” 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
    • Line Inputs:
      • Type: 1/4” 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
    • Main, Control Room, Monitor, and FX Outputs:
      • 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
    • Headphone Output:
      • Type: 1/4” 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%
    • System Crosstalk:
      • 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
    • Signal Level LED:
      • Signal: -30 dBFS (pre-EQ)
      • Clip: -3.0 dB before clip (pre- or post-EQ)
    • Channel EQ:
      • 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
    • 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
      • 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)
    • SD Recorder:
      • 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
    • Power/Environmental:
      • Connector: IEC
      • Input Voltage Range: 90 to 240 VAC
      • Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature: 0Ëš to 40Ëš Celsius / 32Ëš to 104Ëš Fahrenheit
    • Physical:
      • Height: 3.5” (89 mm)
      • Width (Chassis only): 15” (381 mm)
      • Depth: 15.6” (397 mm)
      • Weight: 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg)

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    Clay 🇺🇸
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    Extreme Flexibility

    I was in a pinch and needed a live mixer for a wedding but I didn't want to spend a ton of money when I was really only going to use it for a single day. After getting it I realized it was definitely worth holding onto, and I've even put it to work in my commercial studio spaces. It's a good mixer, ...

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    06/27/25
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    Tom C. 🇺🇸
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    Great, Inexpensive, and versatile board for mobile performances and small studio work!

    I love the SD card slot, I love the fact that when connected to a computer via usb, every channel can be a separate input in a daw, something that is rare in a mixer at this price.. nonetheless, it is wonderful.. Now the negatives, which are few and far between. Using the built in effects, and havin...

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    11/06/23
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    Dj P. 🇺🇸
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    This Mixing Board does everything and does it well

    I needed more inputs as I outgrew my previous Presonus controller. I purchased the Arc-12 about 2 years ago and was very happy. One day the USB C connection went out and I sent it back for repair and it was covered under warranty. A year later the board died. I searched for a replacement and I purch...

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    06/29/23
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    Lennon V. 🇺🇸
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    What a Mixer!!!!!

    Excellent Mixer, easy to use, perfect Bluetooth, work with the softwares perfectly, you can record your performance with a high quality sound, the effects and the gain are amazing, what a powerfull Mixer, extremely goooooooood. Recommended 1000%. Thanks to Presonus and AMS.

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    06/14/23
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    Joe 🇺🇸
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    So far so good

    I use this premarily for church I love how you can record all the channels using capture which is included. The only thing I regret usb it getting the 16 channel version. So far it’s been good

    Published date
    10/28/22
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