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PreSonus StudioLive AR12C 14-Channel USB-C Hybrid Digital/Analog Mixer
PreSonus StudioLive AR12C 14-Channel USB-C Hybrid Digital/Analog Mixer
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The StudioLive AR12c was built to record
Don’t let the classic analog mixer design fool you— featuring a pristine analog front end with eight high-gain XMAX mic preamps and an 14x4, 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB-C-compatible USB 2. 0 audio interface, the StudioLive AR12c’s hybrid design makes it simple to mix and record. Add in a musical 3-band analog EQ, mic/line boost for low-level sources including vintage synths, all-new digital effects with rich reverbs and lush delays, Bluetooth connectivity, and a stereo SD recorder. . . and you have a mixing and recording powerhouse that fulfills the needs of both modern musicians and content creators.
High-definition 14x4, 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 digital audio interface with an intuitive analog mixer design; USB-C connectivity; eight high-gain XMAX mic preamps; integrated stereo SD digital recorder; stereo Super Channel offers connections for four devices at once including via Bluetooth 5.0 wireless, plus RCA and ⅛-inch stereo line inputs as well as computer/SD playback; all-in-one recording solution with both Studio One Artist and Capture multitrack recording software included.
Computer system requirements:
Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for use with Capture™ and Studio One®.
Mac
- macOS® 10.13 or higher (64-bit only)
- Intel® Core™ i3 or better
- Minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
Windows
- Windows® 10 (64-bit only)
- Intel Core i3 / AMD A10 processor or better
- Minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
Mac and Windows Systems
- USB 2.0 port
- Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
- 30 GB hard disk space
- Monitor with 1366x768 resolution
The minimum system requirements may differ for DAWs other than Studio One®. Please check the requirements for your DAW of choice with its manufacturer.
Note that the speed of your processor, amount of RAM and size and speed of your hard drive will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system. Also, a more powerful system (faster processor with more RAM) will allow for lower latency (signal delay) than you might experience while monitoring audio signals.
As a commitment to constant improvement, PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., reserves the right to change any specification stated herein, at any time, without notification.
VST is a registered trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
Technical Specifications
Voltage
100-120V
Miscellaneous
Connection Type
IEC
Microphone Preamp
Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.01% (Minimum Gain, A-Weighted)
Signal To Noise Ratio
94 dB (+4 dBu)
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
65 dB (1 kHz, +55 dB Gain)
Gain Control Range
43 dB (+12 to +55 dB)
Microphone Preamp Maximum Input Level
+9 dBu ± 1.0 dB (Unity Gain)
Phantom Power
+ 48V, ± 3V, Global
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Microphone Preamp Input Impedance
1 kΩ
Equivalent Input Noise
<128 dBu
Line Inputs
Line Inputs Maximum Level
+26 dBu ±1.0 dB (Minimum Gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD + N)
Line Inputs Gain Range
Mono: 40 dB, ± 1 dB, Stereo: 0 dB or +10 dB
Line Inputs Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Line Inputs Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.01% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-Weighted)
Line Inputs Impedance
10 kΩ (Balanced)
Main and Line Outputs
Main And Line Outputs Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Main And Line Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.01% (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unweighted)
Main And Line Outputs Dynamic Range
>108 dB (A-wtd)
Headphone Outputs
Headphone Outputs Maximum Output
150 mW /Channel at 60 Ω
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Dynamic Range
>103 dB (A-Weighted)
Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.01% (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unweighted)
Digital Audio
Digital Audio Dynamic Range
105 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz)
Digital Audio Bit Depth
24
Supported Sample Rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
