Building upon the success of the original AR16-USB, the PreSonus StudioLive AR16c is an 18-channel hybrid performance and recording mixer well suited for a variety of applications including mixing and recording live shows, studio productions, band rehearsals, podcasts, and more. Updates to to the AR16c include a USB-C connection, Bluetooth 5.0, and a refresh of the mixer's layout and design. The mixer is packed with analog connections and digital tools that are powerful, yet easy to learn and use. The mixer features Class-A preamps and 3-band EQ.The StudioLive AR16c offers recording with or without a computer. Multitrack record and fly in backing tracks with its 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB-C audio interface or record and playback a stereo mix with the integrated SD digital recorder. Additionally, the mixer features a Super Channel, which allows you to connect four stereo analog and digital sources at once, enabling the mixer to be used with high-tech devices including smartphones and tablets for wireless Bluetooth streaming. The StudioLive AR16c ships with a power cord, USB-C cable, a rackmount kit, Studio One 3 Artist production software, and Capture recording software. Channels and Buses 18-channel mixer 8 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with: 60mm level fader Pan Mute PFL solo 1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 17/18) 2 monitor buses with PFL solo 1 stereo effects bus 1 stereo effects return with: 60 mm master fader Dedicated monitor sends Effects bypass footswitch jack Inputs and Outputs 2 instrument inputs 16 balanced line inputs 2 unbalanced inserts 12 balanced mic inputs with: Class-A XMAX microphone preamp Global 48V phantom power Stereo Super Channel with: Stereo RCA inputs 1/8-inch stereo input Switchable SD/USB stereo playback Bluetooth 5.0 input L/R XLR main outputs 2 balanced TRS Aux outputs 1 balanced TRS effects output L/R Control Room outputs with level control Headphone output with level control Signal Processing High-pass filter channels 1-8 +10 dB switch on stereo channels 9/10 to 15/16 Mono channels: 3-band semi-parametric EQ with sweepable mid band Stereo channels: 3-band semi-parametric EQ Stereo effects processor with 16 presets Recording Options 18x4 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB 2.0 Type-C connection audio recording interface Record every channel plus the Main Mix 2x2 SD recorder Record main mix Supports SD and SDHC formats up to 32 GB Integrated Software Capture recording software Includes Studio Magic Plug-in Suite with Maag Audio EQ 2, SPL Attacker, Arturia instruments and more Includes Studio One 3 Artist software (DAW) Power Internal power supply Standard IEC power connector Physical Sturdy metal construction 60 mm level fader Rackmount kit included
