PreSonus StudioLive AR8 มิกเซอร์ 8-Channel Hybrid Digital/Analog Performance Mixer
The StudioLive AR8 USB from PreSonus is an 8-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 AR8 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 AR8 ships with a power cord, USB cable, Studio One 3 Artist production software, and Capture recording software.
Channels and Buses
- 8-channel mixer
- 2 mono and 2 stereo channels, each with:
- Level knob
- Pan
- Mute
- PFL solo
- 1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 7/8)
- 1 monitor bus with PFL solo
- 1 stereo effects bus
- 1 stereo effects return with:
- Level knob
- Dedicated monitor sends
- Effects bypass footswitch jack
Inputs and Outputs
- 2 instrument inputs
- 8 balanced line inputs
- 4 balanced mic inputs with:
- Class A microphone preamp
- Global 48V phantom power
- Stereo Super Channel with:
- Stereo RCA inputs
- 1/8-inch stereo input
- Switchable SD™/USB stereo playback
- Bluetooth 4.1 input
- L/R XLR main outputs
- 1 Balanced TRS monitor output
- 1 Balanced TRS effects output
- L/R Control Room outputs with level control
- Headphone output with level control
Signal Processing
- Highpass filter on every channel
- 3-band semi-parametric EQ (Channels 1-6)
- Stereo effects processor with 16 presets
Recording Options
- 8x4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 audio recording interface
- Record every channel plus the main mix
- 2x2 SD recorder
- Record main mix
- Supports SD™ and SDHD™ formats up to 32 GB
Integrated Software
- Capture™ recording software
- Studio One ® 3 Artist recording and production software (DAW)
Power
- Internal power supply
- Standard IEC power connector
Physical
- Sturdy metal construction
- Rackmount kit optional
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Microphone Preamp
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| Type |
XLR Female, Class A |
| Maximum Input level (unity gain) |
Mono Channels: +18 dBu, ±1.0 dB, Stereo Channels: -5 dBu, ±1.0 dB |
| Gain Control Range |
Mono Channels: 50 dB, ±1 dB (Unity to +50 dB), Stereo Channels: 40 dB, ± 1 dB (+5 to +45 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) |
89 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, Stereo Channels: <120 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 |
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Instrument Inputs
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| Type |
¼” TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z |
| Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD+N) |
+12 dBu ±1.0 dB |
| Gain Control Range |
50 dB, ±1 dB (Unity to +50 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 |
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Line Inputs
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| Type |
¼” TRS Female, Balanced |
| Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD+N) |
Mono Channels: +18 dBu, ±1.0 dB, Stereo Channels: +22 dBu, ±1.0 dB |
| Gain Control Range |
Mono Channels 50 dB, ±1 dB (-30 to +20 dB), Stereo Channel 50 dB, ±1 dB (-15 to +25 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 Analog Outputs (+4 dBu) |
82 dB |
| THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd) |
< 0.01% |
| Input Impedance (Balanced) |
10 kΩ |
| Note: All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preamp |
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Main, Control Room, Monitor, and FX Outputs
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| 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 |
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Headphone Output
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| Type |
¼” 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% |
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System Crosstalk
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| Input to Output (Ref = +4dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd) |
-85 dBu |
| Adjacent Channels (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd) |
-80 dBu |
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Signal Level LED
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| Signal |
-30 dBFS (pre-EQ) |
| Clip |
-3.0 dB before clip (pre- or post-EQ) |
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Channel EQ
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| Low Cut |
100 Hz, -18 dB/Octave |
| High Shelving |
±15 dB @ 12 kHz |
| Mid Peaking |
±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz |
| Mid-Band Q |
Boost: 0.55, Cut: 2.5 |
| Low Shelving |
±15 dB @ 80 Hz |
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Audio Interface
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| 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 bits |
| 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) |
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SD™ Recorder
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| 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 |
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Power/Environmental
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| Connector |
IEC |
| Input Voltage Range |
90 to 240 VAC |
| Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature |
0˚ to 40˚ Celsius / 32˚ to 104˚ Fahrenheit |
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Physical
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| Height |
3.5” (89 mm) |
| Width (Chassis only) |
11” (284 mm) |
| Depth |
12.3” (313 mm) |
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