PRESONUS
AR8 8 CH ANALOGUE MIXER WITH FULL 8X4 USB RECORD
aStudioLive® 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.
Features
Channels and Buses
- 8-channel mixer
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2 mono and 2 stereo channels, each with:
- Level knob
- Pan
- Mute
- PFL solo
- 1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 7/8)
- 1 monitor bus with PFL solo
- 1 stereo effects bus
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1 stereo effects return with:
- Level knob
- Dedicated monitor sends
- Effects bypass footswitch jack
Inputs and Outputs
- 2 instrument inputs
- 8 balanced line inputs
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4 balanced mic inputs with:
- Class A microphone preamp
- Global 48V phantom power
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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
- 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
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8x4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 audio recording interface
- Record every channel plus the main mix
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2x2 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