The PreSonus StudioLive AR16 USB is an 18-channel hybrid performance and recording mixer.

StudioLive® AR16 USB 18-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®. Compact and road-ready, StudioLive AR mixers provide a superior all-in-one solution for mixing and recording your performances.

PreSonus StudioLive AR16 USB Features:

• Channels and Buses
  • 18-channel mixer
  • 8 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with:
    • 60 mm level fader
    • Pan
    • Mute
    • PFL solo
  • 1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 17/18)
  • 2 monitor buses with PFL solo
  • 1 stereo effects bus
  • 1 stereo effects return with:
    • 60 mm master fader
    • Dedicated monitor sends
    • Effects bypass footswitch jack
• Inputs and Outputs
  • 2 instrument inputs
  • 16 balanced line inputs
  • 2 unbalanced inserts
  • 12 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
    • Bluetooth 4.1 input
  • L/R XLR main outputs
  • 2 balanced TRS monitor outputs
  • 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
  • Mono channels: 3-band semi-parametric EQ with sweepable mid-band
  • Stereo channels: 3-band semi-parametric EQ
  • Stereo effects processor with 16 presets
• Recording Options
  • 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 SDHC™ 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
  • 60 mm faders
  • Rackmount kit included

PreSonus StudioLive AR16 USB Specifications:

• 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)
  • S/N Ratio to Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dB
  • THD+N (min. gain, A-wtd): < 0.01%
• Instrument Inputs
  • Type: 1/4” TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z
  • Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N): +22 dBu +/- 1.0 dB
  • Gain Control Range: 50 dB, +/- 1 dB (Unity to +50 dB)
  • Input Impedance: > 1 MOhm
• Line Inputs
  • Type: 1/4” TRS Female, Balanced
  • Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% 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)
• Headphone Output
  • Type: 1/4” TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced
  • Maximum Output Level: 150 mW/channel @ 60 Ohm
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
• System Crosstalk
  • Input to Output (Ref = +4dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwanted): -85 dBu
  • Adjacent Channels (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwanted): -80dBu
• Digital Audio
  • Host Interface: USB 2.0
  • ADC Dynamic Range (Component): 114 dB
  • ADC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dB
  • Bit Depth: 24 bits
• Power/Environment:
• Connector: IEC
• Physical:
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.7 x 20 x 15.4" (95 x 507 x 390 mm)