PreSonus StudioLive AR16c 16-Channel USB-C Compatible Hybrid Audio Interface, Analog Mixer, Stereo SD Recorder

How can you elevate your audio recording and mixing capabilities with a single piece of equipment The StudioLive AR16c 16-Channel USB-C Compatible Hybrid Audio Interface, Analog Mixer, and Stereo SD Recorder is your answer. This professional-grade device is designed to streamline your studio productions and live performances with its high-quality, reliable, and durable construction.

The StudioLive AR16c boasts a classic analog mixer aesthetic, yet it's engineered with cutting-edge technology to facilitate effortless recording. Its pristine analog front-end, coupled with 12 high-gain XMAX mic preamps, ensures crystal-clear audio capture. The 18x4 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB-C compatible USB 2.0 audio interface offers a hybrid design that simplifies the recording process, allowing you to focus on your creativity.

Versatility is at the heart of the StudioLive AR16c, featuring a musical 3-band analog EQ and a mic/line boost to accommodate low-level vintage synths and broadcast microphones. The onboard digital effects processor enriches your sound with rich reverbs and lush delays. Bluetooth connectivity and a stereo SD recorder add to the flexibility, providing a comprehensive mixing and recording solution for modern musicians and content creators.

The StudioLive AR16c operates at up to 96 kHz for high-definition mixing and recording, allowing you to record each of the 16 inputs plus the main mix. This opens up a world of flexible recording options, while playback of up to four streams facilitates easy monitoring of previously recorded tracks. The renowned XMAX mic preamps deliver ample gain to capture the finest details without introducing noise, ensuring that your recordings are of the highest quality.

Connectivity is a breeze with the StudioLive AR16c's USB-C compatible connection, ready to interface with nearly any computer. The unique Super Channel accommodates four stereo sources simultaneously, including turntables, smartphones, and other consumer devices, either wired or via Bluetooth wireless technology. This channel also allows for easy toggling between computer playback and the onboard SD recorder, making rehearsals and songwriting sessions more efficient.

As a complete recording solution for both studio and stage, the StudioLive AR16c is tightly integrated with state-of-the-art recording software. PreSonus' Capture live-recording software and the award-winning Studio One Artist DAW are included, providing you with professional recording applications right out of the box.

For those moments when you're away from your computer, the StudioLive AR16c's stereo SD recorder is indispensable. Whether you're capturing rehearsals, songwriting sessions, or conducting mobile interviews for your podcast, recording to an SD/SDHC card is straightforward and convenient.

The StudioLive AR16c mixer's onboard effects processor allows for latency-free monitoring with reverb, delay, or chorus, enhancing the performance experience. Record the Main Mix with effects to blend seamlessly with your multitrack recording, giving you the freedom to experiment in post-production.

This ultimate recording solution is packed with all the necessary connections and controls for studio and stage mixing and recording. The eight mono channels and four stereo channels feature a musical three-band EQ and XMAX high-gain mic preamps. Two dedicated monitor mixes with balanced outputs provide custom mixes for your musicians, while the USB-C compatible connector ensures longevity in your studio setup.

With high-resolution 96 kHz recording, a full complement of connections, and an instantly familiar workflow, the StudioLive AR16c stands as the perfect recording and mixing solution for the modern musician and content creator. Its sturdy metal construction, 60mm faders, and included rackmount kit underscore its professional-grade durability and functionality.