Built by musicians, for musicians.
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.
All of the connections and controls you need.
StudioLive AR16 USB mixers are packed with the connections and controls needed to mix and record live, in the studio, and in rehearsal. Each of the eight mono channels and four stereo channels includes a 60 mm fader for level control; a mic input with one of PreSonus’ prized Class A preamps; three-band EQ; and more. Besides the main outputs, you get two monitor mix outputs, each with a dedicate bus, for feeding stage wedges, a headphone amp, or an in-ear system. Since the StudioLive AR16 USB is also a studio mixer, you also get control-room outputs with level control to feed your studio monitors.
Plug guitars and basses directly into the mixer.
Most mixers make you route acoustic and electric guitars and basses through external direct boxes before connecting to a mixer input. But with StudioLive AR mixers, Channels 1 and 2 have high-impedance instrument inputs, so you can plug a guitar or electric bass straight into the board—no direct box needed.
It’s inputs; it’s playback; it’s the Super Channel!
Our unique Super Channel (stereo Channel 17/18) allows you to connect four stereo analog and digital sources at once, enabling you to use the mixer with your high-tech devices. Plug a media player into the Super Channel’s unbalanced RCA and 1/8-inch stereo inputs, play stereo audio from the onboard SD™ recorder or from your USB-connected Mac® or Windows® PC. Use onboard Bluetooth 4.1 to pair your phone to your StudioLive AR mixer and instantly have wireless access to your music library for break music, backing tracks, or ear-training. Have a song you want the rest of the band to learn? Pair your phone and start rehearsing!
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
- 18×4 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 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
Technical 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
• 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%
• Input Impedance 1 kΩ
• EIN (+55 dB gain, 150Ω 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 ¼” TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z
• Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 [email protected]% 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%
• 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 [email protected]% 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%
• 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) -85 dBu
• Adjacent Channels (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd) -80 dBu
Signal 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 @ 12 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 Fixed, 0.55
• Low Shelving ±15 dB @ 80 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
• 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 bits
Power / Environmental
• Connector IEC
Physical
• Height 3.7” (95 mm)
• Width 20” (507 mm)
• Depth 15.4” (390 mm)
Speedy Shipping and professional packaging
Because of our long-standing partnership in a long-standing partnership with UPS, FedEx, DHL and a variety of other world-class carriers, we can provide various shipping options. Our warehouse personnel will pack every item to our exacting specifications. Prior to shipping, your goods are carefully examined and safely secured. We deliver to thousands of clients every day in a variety of countries. The fact that we are committed to becoming the biggest online retailer in the World is clear. We have distribution centers as well as warehouses located in Europe and in the USA.
Note: Orders with more than one item are assigned a processing period in accordance with the item.
Before shipping, we will inspect the ordered items thoroughly. The majority of orders are shipped within 48 hrs. The expected delivery time is between 3 and 7 days.
Returns
The inventory is always changing and we do not completely manage it because multiple stakeholders are involved, including our warehouse and factory. The levels of stock can change at any time. Be aware that it's possible for your order to be out of stock after you have placed the order.
Our policy lasts thirty days. If 30 days have passed since you purchased your item, we will not be able to offer you a return or exchange.
To be returned it must be in its original packaging, unopened and in the condition you received it in. It should also be in the original packaging.
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