Despite its traditional analog mixer appearance, the StudioLive® AR16c is purpose-built for recording. It boasts a pristine analog front end featuring 12 high-gain XMAX mic preamps and an 18x4, 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB-C™-compatible USB 2.0 audio interface. This hybrid design simplifies both mixing and recording tasks. The mixer also includes a musical 3-band analog EQ, mic/line boost ideal for vintage synths, cutting-edge digital effects offering rich reverbs and lush delays, Bluetooth® connectivity, and a stereo SD recorder. With these features, it emerges as a versatile tool catering to the requirements of contemporary musicians and content creators.
Features
- 18x4 USB 2.0 audio recording interface (via USB-C™ connection) with 24-bit/96 kHz resolution; allows recording of every channel and the main mix
- 2x2 SD recorder for capturing the main mix; compatible with SD and SDHC formats up to 32 GB
- 18-channel analog mixer featuring:
- 12 XMAX mic preamp-equipped balanced microphone inputs
- Two instrument inputs
- 16 balanced line level inputs
- Two insert points for additional connectivity
- Stereo Super Channel (Channels 17/18) equipped with Bluetooth®0 wireless technology, RCA inputs, 1/8-inch stereo input, and switchable SD/USB stereo playback
- Stereo effects processor offering 16 presets, along with a dedicated send and return, and a bypass footswitch jack
- Comprehensive recording package including Capture™ live-recording software and Studio One® Artist DAW for both Mac® and Windows operating systems
