PreSonus StudioLive AR16c

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PreSonus StudioLive AR16c

Don’t let the classic analog mixer design fool you: The StudioLive® AR16c was built to record. With a pristine analog front-end, 12 high-gain XMAX mic preamps, and an 18×4, 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB-C-compatible USB 2.0 audio interface, its hybrid design makes it simple to record studio productions and mix live shows from a single intuitive console. Add in a musical three-band analog EQ, mic/line boost for low-level vintage synths and broadcast microphones, all-new digital effects with rich reverbs and lush delays, Bluetooth connectivity, and a stereo SD recorder, and you have a mixing and recording powerhouse that fulfills the needs of both modern musicians and content creators.

Microphone PreampTypeXLR Female, Class A XMAXMaximum Input level (unity gain)+9 dBu ±1.0 dBGain Control Range43 dB (+12 to +55 dB)Frequency Response to Analog Outputs20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBFrequency Response to USB (Direct)20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/- 1.5 dBS/N Ratio to Outputs (+4 dBu)94 dBTHD+N (min. gain, A-wtd)< 0.01%Input Impedance1 kΩEIN (+55 dB gain, 150Ω input, 20 Hz-22 kHz, A-wtd)Mono Channels: < 128 dBuCommon Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, +55 dB gain)65 dBPhantom Power+48V, ±3V, Global

Note: All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preampInstrument InputsType¼” TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-ZMaximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD+N)+9 dBu ±1.0 dBGain Control Range43 dB, ±1 dB (+12 to +55 dB)Frequency Response to Analog Outputs20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBFrequency Response to USB (Direct)20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBDynamic Range (min. gain, A-wtd)> 105 dBDynamic Range (mid. Gain, unwtd)> 108 dBTHD+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 preampLine InputsType¼” TRS Female, BalancedMaximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD+N)+26 dBu ±1.0 dBGain Control RangeMono Channels: 40 dB, ±1 dB (-5 to +35 dB) Stereo Channels: 0 dB or +10 dB (+10 dB Boost)Frequency Response to Analog Outputs20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBFrequency Response to USB (Direct)20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBS/N Ratio to Analog Outputs (+4 dBu)85 dBTHD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd)< 0.01%Input Impedance (Balanced)10 kΩ

Note: All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preampMain, Control Room, Monitor, and FX OutputsType (Main Outputs)XLR Male, Impedance BalancedType (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs)¼” TRS Female, BalancedRated Output Level (Main Outputs)+24 dBu, ±1.0 dBRated Outputs Level (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs)+18 dBuFrequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBDynamic Range (A-wtd)> 108 dBTHD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz – 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd)< 0.01%Output Impedance100 ΩHeadphone OutputType¼” TRS Female, Stereo, UnbalancedMaximum Output Level150 mW/channel @ 60 ΩFrequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBDynamic Range (A-wtd)> 103 dBTHD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz – 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd)< 0.01%System CrosstalkInput to Output (Ref = +4dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd)-90 dBuAdjacent Channels (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd)-85 dBuSignal Level LEDSignal-30 dBFS (pre-EQ)Clip-3.0 dB before clip (pre- or post-EQ)Channel EQLow Cut100 Hz, -18 dB/OctaveHigh Shelving±15 dB @ 10 kHzMid Peaking (Mono Channels)±15 dB @ 140 Hz to 3.5 kHz (variable)Mid Peaking (Stereo Channels)±15 dB @ 2.5 kHzMid-Band QBoost: 1.0, Cut: 2.5Low Shelving±15 dB @ 100 HzDigital AudioHost InterfaceUSB 2.0ADC Dynamic Range (Component)114 dBADC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-wtd, 48 kHz)105 dBDAC Dynamic Range (Component)114 dBDAC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-wtd, 48 kHz)105 dBSignal-to-Noise (a-weighted)-96 dBBit Depth24-bitInternally Supported Sample Rates44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHzJitter< 80 ps RMS (20 Hz – 20 kHz)Jitter Attenuation> 60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out)SD RecorderSupported Media FormatFAT16 formatted SD™ card, FAT32 formatted SDHC™ cardMedia Storage CapacitySD card: 2 GB; SDHC card: 32 GBRecording File FormatStereo WAVPlayback File FormatsStereo WAV, MP3 (96-320 kbs, 32/44.1/48 kHz)Sampling Rate (WAV)44.1 kHzBit DepthRecording: 24-bit Playback: 16- or 24-bitPower/EnvironmentalConnectorIECInput Voltage Range90 to 240 VACRecommended Ambient Operating Temperature0˚ to 40˚ Celsius / 32˚ to 104˚ FahrenheitPhysicalHeight3.5” (89 mm)Width (Chassis only)18.9” (480 mm)Depth15.6” (397 mm)Weight14.1 lbs (6.4 kg)