Mixer – Band / Studio, analogue, 8 channel

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® connectivity. Compact and road-ready, StudioLive AR mixers provide a superior all-in-one solution for mixing and recording your performances.

Channels and Buses
8-channel mixer
2 mono and 2 stereo channels, each with: Level knob, Pan, Mute and 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 and 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 and 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
8×4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 audio recording interface
Record every channel plus the main mix
2×2 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