PreSonus StudioLive AR16

The StudioLive AR16 USB from PreSonus 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. 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 AR16 offers recording with or without a computer. Multitrack record and fly in backing tracks with its 24-bit/96 kHz, USB2.0 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 AR16 ships with a power cord, USB cable, a rackmount kit, Studio One 3 Artist production software, and Capture recording software.

Features:

• Records multitrack audio as you mix for live sets, rehearsals, and podcasting
• Makes a capable front end for your home studio
• Sends all main tracks to Studio One Artist 3 DAW software (included)
• Onboard 32GB HCSD card reader records full shows in stereo for instant access
• 8 mono and 4 stereo channels with +48-volt phantom, pan, mute, and PFL solo
• 12 Class A mic preamps capture clean vocals, guitars, and drums
• 12 analog 3-band EQs, semi-parametric and fixed, to sculpt your mixes
• Musical low-cut filters prevent mix mud buildup
• 16 digital reverbs, delays, and chorus add space and texture to sources
• Dedicated Bluetooth 4.1 channel streams audio from your phone — also has stereo and phono inputs for other music players
• Smooth 60mm level faders for quick adjustments to fine vocal riding
• 2 monitor buses with dedicated channel sends
• Stereo XLR outs for loudspeakers, plus outputs for studio monitors, stage monitors, and headphones
• Supports USB 2.0