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SLMAR8C UK

PRESONUS 8-Channel Usb-C Hybrid Recording Mixer

€580.00

The StudioLive® AR8c is the easiest way to record podcasts, live streams, and music productions. Featuring a pristine analog front-end with four high-gain XMAX mic preamps and an 8x4, 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB-C-compatible USB 2.0 audio interface, the StudioLive AR8c’s hybrid design makes it simple to record from a single intuitive console. Add in tools like a musical 3-band analog EQ, mic/line boost for low-level broadcast microphones and consumer devices, Bluetooth connectivity, and a stereo SD recorder, and you have a broadcasting and recording powerhouse that fulfills the needs of both modern musicians and content creators.

Features

Recording

  • 8x4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 (over USB-C Connection) audio recording interface | Record every channel plus the main mix
  • - 2x2 SD recorder to capture the main mix | Support SD and SDHD formats up to 32 GB

 

Mixing

  • - 8-Channel analog mixer
  • - 4 Balanced microphone inputs with XMAX mic preamps
  • - 2 Instrument / line inputs
  • - 6 Balanced line-level inputs | 2 mono, 2 stereo pairs
  • - Stereo Super Channel (Ch. 13/14) with Bluetooth 5.0 inputs, RCA inputs, 1/8-inch stereo input, and switchable SD/USB stereo playback
  • - 2 Mono and 2 Stereo channels, each with a level knob, pan, mute, PFL solo, highpass filter, and 3-band semi-parametric EQ
  • - 1 Monitor bus with dedicated channel sends, AFL solo, and balanced TRS output
  • - L/R Control Room outputs with level control
  • - Headphone output with level control

 

Signal Processing

  • - Highpass filter on every channel
  • - 3-Band semi-parameter EQ ON every channel
  • - Stereo effects processor with 16 presets, dedicated send and return, and bypass footswitch jack
  • - Mic/line boost on stereo channels for low-level input source and consumer devices

 

Included Software

  • - Capture live multitrack recording software
  • - Studio One Artist recording and production software (DAW)
  • - Studio Magic Software Suite

 

Power

  • - Internal power supply
  • - Standard IEC power connector

 

Physical

  • - Study metal construction
  • - Optional rackmount kit

SPECIFICATIONS

MICROPHONE PREAMP

  • - Type: XLR Female, Class AXMAX
  • - Maximum Input level (unit gain): +9 dBu ±1.0 dB
  • - Gain Control Range: 43 dB (+12 to +55 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): 94 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
  • - Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, +55 dB gain): 65 dB
  • - Phantom Power: +48V, ±3V, Global
  • - Note: All Channel Inputs sum through Mic pream

 

INSTRUMENT INPUTS

  • - Type: ¼” TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z
  • - Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD+N): +9 dBu ±1.0 dB
  • - Gain Control Range: 43 dB, ±1 dB (+12 to +55 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

 

LINE INPUTS

  • - Type: ¼” TRS Female, Balanced
  • - Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD+N): +26 dBu ±1.0 dB
  • - Gain Control Range: Mono Channels: 40 dB, ±1 dB (-5 to +35 dB) | Stereo Channels: 0 dB or +10 dB (+10 dB Boost)
  • - 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): 85 dB
  • - THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd): < 0.01%
  • - Input Impedance (Balanced): 10 kΩ
  • Note: All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preamp

 

MAIN, CONTROL ROOM, MONITOR, AND FX OUTPUTS

  • - 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

 

HEADPHONE OUTPUT

  • - 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%

 

SYSTEM CROSSTALK

  • - Input to Output (Ref = +4dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd): -90 dBu
  • - Adjacent Channels (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd): -85 dBu

 

SIGNAL LEVEL LED

  • - Signal: -30 dBFS (pre-EQ)
  • - Clip: -3.0 dB before clip (pre- or post-EQ)

 

CHANNEL EQ

  • - Low Cut: 100 Hz, -18 dB/Octave
  • - High Shelving: ±15 dB @ 10 kHz
  • - Mid Peaking (Mono Channels): ±15 dB @ 140 Hz to 3.5 kHz (variable)
  • - Mid Peaking (Stereo Channels): ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
  • - Mid-Band Q: Boost: 1.0, Cut: 2.5
  • - Low Shelving: ±15 dB @ 100 Hz

 

DIGITAL AUDIO

  • - 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-bit
  • - 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)

 

SD RECORDER

  • - 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

 

POWER/ENVIRONMENT

  • - Connector: IEC
  • - Input Voltage Range: 90 to 240 VAC
  • - Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature: 0˚ to 40˚ Celsius / 32˚ to 104˚ Fahrenheit

 

PHYSICAL

  • Height:  3.5" (89mm)
  • Width (Chassis only): 11" (284mm)
  • - Depth:  12.3' (313mm)
  • Weight:  71 lbs (3.2kg)
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