Presonus StudioLive AR16 USB makes it simple to mix and record live shows, studio productions, band rehearsals, podcasts, and much more.  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 4.1. With a wide variety of connections, two ways to record, and a simple, elegant mixing surface, the StudioLive AR16 USB will quickly become the heart of your live and studio sound systems. Features
8 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with 60 mm level fader, pan, mute, PFL solo, highpass filter, and 3-band semi-parametric EQ (mono channels: sweepable mid band)
2 instrument inputs, 16 balanced line inputs, and 12 balanced mic inputs with Class A microphone preamps
1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 17/18) with RCA inputs, 1/8-inch stereo input, switchable SD/USB stereo playback, and Bluetooth 4.1 input
2 monitor buses with dedicated channel sends, AFL solo, and balanced TRS output
1 stereo effects processor with 16 presets, dedicated send and return, and bypass footswitch jack
18x4 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 HCSD formats up to 32 GB
L/R Control Room outputs and headphone output with dedicated level controls
Global 48V phantom power
Rackmount kit included
Complete recording solution: Includes Capture live-recording software and Studio One 3 Artist DAW for Mac and WindowsSpecifications:Microphone Preamp:
Type: XLR Female, Class A
Maximum Input level (unity gain): +22 dBu, +/-1.0 dB
Gain Control Range: Mono Channels: 50 dB, +/-1 dB (Unity to +50 dB), Stereo Channels: 40 dB, +/- 1 dB (+5 to +45 dB
Frequency Response to Analog Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Frequency Response to USB (Direct): 20 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/- 1.5 dB
S/N Ratio to Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dB
THD+N (min. gain, A-wtd): < 0.01 percent
Input Impedance: 1 kO
EIN (+55 dB gain, 150O input, 20 Hz-22 kHz, A-wtd): < 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 preamp Instrument Inputs:
Type: 1/4-inch TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z
Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz at 0.5 percent THD+N): +22 dBu +/-1.0 dB
Gain Control Range: 50 dB, +/-1 dB (Unity to +50 dB)
Frequency Response to Analog Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Frequency Response to USB (Direct): 20 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Dynamic Range (min. gain, A-wtd): > 105 dB dB
Dynamic Range (mid. Gain, unwtd): > 100 dB
THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd): < 0.01 percent
THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): < 0.01 percent
Input Impedance: > 1 MO
Note: All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preampLine Inputs:
Type: 1/4-inch TRS Female, Balanced
Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHzat0.5 percent THD+N): +22 dBu, +/-1.0 dB
Gain Control Range: Mono Channels 50 dB, +/-1 dB (-20 to +30 dB),? Stereo Channel 50 dB, +/-1 dB (-15 to +25 dB)
Frequency Response to Analog Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Frequency Response to USB (Direct): 10 Hz to 40 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
S/N Ratio to Analog Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dB
THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd): < 0.01 percent
Input Impedance (Balanced): 10 kO
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): 1/4-inch 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 percent
Output Impedance: 100 OHeadphone Output:
Type: 1/4-inch TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced
Maximum Output Level: 150 mW/channel at 60 O
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 percentSystem Crosstalk:
Input to Output (Ref = +4dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd): -85 dBu
Adjacent Channels (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd): -80 dBuSignal Level LED:
Signal: -50 dBFS (pre-EQ)
Clip: -3.0 dB before clip (pre- or post-EQ)Graphic EQ:
Low Cut: 100 Hz, -18 dB/Octave
High Shelving: +/-15 dB at 12 kHz
Mid Peaking (Mono Channels): +/-15 dB at 140 Hz to 3.5 kHz (variable)
Mid Peaking (Stereo Channels): +/-15 dB at 2.5 kHz
Mid-Band Q: Fixed, 0.55
Low Shelving: +/-15 dB at 80 HzDigital 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
Bit Depth: 24 bits
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
Sampling Rate (WAV): 44.1 kHz
Bit Depth (Recorded WAV): 24 bitsPower Connector: IECDimensions (HxWxD): 3.7 x 20 x 15.4 inchesCONTACT US for more info, product videos, and product reviews.