StudioLive® AR8 8-channel hybrid performance and recording mixer
Pro-Quality Analog Mixing and Digital Recording in One Device
Built by musicians, for musicians.
StudioLive® AR8 USB 8-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. Record and playback in stereo with the integrated SD™ digital recorder. Stream program music wirelessly, using onboard Bluetooth®. Compact and road-ready, StudioLive AR mixers provide a superior all-in-one solution for mixing and recording your performances.
All of the connections and controls you need.
StudioLive AR8 USB mixers are packed with the connections and controls needed to mix and record live, in the studio, and in rehearsal. Each of the two mono channels and two stereo channels includes level control; a mic input with one of PreSonus’ prized Class A preamps; three-band EQ; and more. Besides the main outputs, you get a monitor mix output with a dedicate bus for feeding a stage wedge, headphone amp, or in-ear system. Since the StudioLive AR8 USB is also a studio mixer, you also get control-room outputs with level control to feed your studio monitors.
Record in the studio or at the gig—with or without a computer.
Naturally, you want to record your gigs, as well as producing studio projects, podcasts, and so on. It’s smart to record your rehearsals, too. So StudioLive AR mixers offer two different ways to record. Connect a StudioLive AR8 USB mixer to your computer via USB 2.0, and you have an 8x4 multitrack digital recorder, ready to capture all input channels plus the main mix to a Mac or Windows PC with professional, 24-bit/96 kHz quality. An onboard stereo SD recorder lets you record the main mix without a computer—just hit Record and go. Recording can’t get much easier than this!
Integrated software makes recording a snap.
PreSonus StudioLive AR mixers are tightly integrated with state-of-the-art recording software to help you achieve your creative vision. Record with PreSonus’ Capture™ live-recording software, then edit in our award-winning Studio One® Artist DAW (recording and production software); both are included free.
Features
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
- Stock: In Stock
- Model: AR8 USB
- Weight: 5.00kg
- Dimensions: 10.00cm x 30.00cm x 40.00cm
- SKU: 12195
