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PreSonus StudioLive AR16c 16 Channel Hybrid Digital Analog USB Mixer

Whether you're recording a podcast, mixing a live band, or laying down tracks in the studio, the PreSonus StudioLive AR16c is the all-in-one solution you need.

This 18-channel hybrid mixer flawlessly combines the warmth of an analog workflow with the power and flexibility of digital recording. It's feature-packed yet incredibly intuitive, making it the perfect centerpiece for creators who demand professional sound without a steep learning curve.

Everything You Need in One Mixer

Your creative hub doesn't just stop at mixing. The StudioLive AR16c is designed to capture your sound anytime, anywhere, with multiple recording options that adapt to your workflow.

18x4 USB-C Audio Interface: Capture every individual channel plus the main mix directly into your computer in pristine 24-bit/96 kHz quality. The modern USB-C connection ensures a reliable, high-speed link for multitrack recording and flying in backing tracks from your DAW.

Onboard SD Recorder: Record your main stereo mix directly to an SD card with the integrated 2x2 recorder. It's the perfect solution for capturing live gigs or rehearsals without the hassle of bringing a laptop.

Studio Magic Suite Included: Jumpstart your creativity with over $1,000 worth of professional software. This massive bundle includes Ableton Live Lite, tutorials, virtual instruments, and a suite of powerful plug-ins, giving you a complete production toolkit right out of the box.

The Ultimate All-in-One Channel Strip

Each channel on the AR16c is designed to give you total command over your sound. The layout is clean and logical, giving you the tactile control of a classic analog console with the precision you expect from PreSonus.

Class A Preamps: Plug into 12 of PreSonus’s renowned Class A microphone preamps. They deliver exceptional headroom, deep lows, and smooth highs, ensuring your microphones and instruments sound rich and natural.

3-Band Semi-Parametric EQ: The powerful 3-band EQ on each channel (with a sweepable mid-band on mono channels) lets you carve out space for every instrument and voice in your mix.

Onboard Digital Effects: Add professional polish to your sound with the built-in stereo effects processor. With 16 presets including lush reverbs, rich delays, and chorus, you can easily add depth and character to vocals and instruments.

Connect Everything, Effortlessly

The StudioLive AR16c lives up to its name by offering a massive range of connectivity options to handle any live or studio scenario you can throw at it.

The Super Channel: The unique Stereo Super Channel is your ultimate input swiss-army knife. Seamlessly switch between streaming audio via Bluetooth 5.0, playing back from an SD card or USB input, or connecting media players via the RCA and 1/8-inch stereo inputs. It’s perfect for integrating backing tracks, break music, or podcast call-ins.

Versatile Inputs: With 8 mono and 4 stereo channels, 12 balanced mic inputs, 16 balanced line inputs, and 2 dedicated instrument inputs, you’ll never run out of connections. Plug in guitars, basses, keyboards, mics, and more simultaneously.

Flexible Monitoring: 2 dedicated monitor buses with their own outputs give you the flexibility to create custom monitor mixes for performers on stage or a separate headphone mix in the studio.

PreSonus StudioLive AR16c Features:

18x4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 (USB-C) audio interface records every channel plus the main mix

2x2 SD recorder to capture the main mix without a computer

12 Class A microphone preamps deliver clean, transparent audio

Studio Magic Plug-in Suite included (over $1,000 value)

The unique Super Channel integrates Bluetooth 5.0, RCA, 1/8-inch stereo, and SD/USB playback

8 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with a 60 mm fader and 3-band EQ

Onboard stereo effects processor with 16 customizable presets

Includes Capture live-recording software and Studio One® Artist DAW

Rackmount kit included for easy integration into your studio or live rig

PreSonus StudioLive AR16c 16 Channel USB Mixer Specifications

Item #:	PRS SLMAR16C
Manufacturer Part Number:	2779200102
UPC:	673454008573
Product Specifications	PreSonus StudioLive AR16c 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) S/N Ratio to Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dB THD+N (min. gain, A-wtd): < 0.01% Input Impedance: 1 kΩ 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) Dynamic Range (min. gain, A-wtd): > 105 dB Dynamic Range (mid. Gain, unwtd): > 108 dB Input Impedance: > 1 MΩ 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) 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): 1/4" TRS Female, Balanced Dynamic Range (A-wtd): > 108 dB THD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): < 0.01% 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: 0° to 40° Celsius / 32° to 104° Fahrenheit Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.5" x 18.9" x 15.6" Weight: 14.1 lbs / 6.4 kg

Item #:

PRS SLMAR16C

Manufacturer Part Number:

2779200102

UPC:

673454008573

Product Specifications

PreSonus StudioLive AR16c 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)
- S/N Ratio to Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dB
- THD+N (min. gain, A-wtd): < 0.01%
- Input Impedance: 1 kΩ
- 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)
- Dynamic Range (min. gain, A-wtd): > 105 dB
- Dynamic Range (mid. Gain, unwtd): > 108 dB
- Input Impedance: > 1 MΩ
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)
- 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): 1/4" TRS Female, Balanced
- Dynamic Range (A-wtd): > 108 dB
- THD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): < 0.01%
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: 0° to 40° Celsius / 32° to 104° Fahrenheit
Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.5" x 18.9" x 15.6"
Weight: 14.1 lbs / 6.4 kg

PreSonus StudioLive AR16c 16 Channel USB Mixer Specifications
Product Specifications	PreSonus StudioLive AR16c 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) S/N Ratio to Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dB THD+N (min. gain, A-wtd): < 0.01% Input Impedance: 1 kΩ 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) Dynamic Range (min. gain, A-wtd): > 105 dB Dynamic Range (mid. Gain, unwtd): > 108 dB Input Impedance: > 1 MΩ 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) 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): 1/4" TRS Female, Balanced Dynamic Range (A-wtd): > 108 dB THD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): < 0.01% 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: 0° to 40° Celsius / 32° to 104° Fahrenheit Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.5" x 18.9" x 15.6" Weight: 14.1 lbs / 6.4 kg

PreSonus StudioLive AR16c 16 Channel USB Mixer Specifications

Product Specifications

PreSonus StudioLive AR16c 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)
- S/N Ratio to Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dB
- THD+N (min. gain, A-wtd): < 0.01%
- Input Impedance: 1 kΩ
- 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)
- Dynamic Range (min. gain, A-wtd): > 105 dB
- Dynamic Range (mid. Gain, unwtd): > 108 dB
- Input Impedance: > 1 MΩ
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)
- 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): 1/4" TRS Female, Balanced
- Dynamic Range (A-wtd): > 108 dB
- THD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): < 0.01%
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: 0° to 40° Celsius / 32° to 104° Fahrenheit
Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.5" x 18.9" x 15.6"
Weight: 14.1 lbs / 6.4 kg

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