PreSonus - StudioLive AR12c Analog Mixer #2779200101
Don't let the classic analog mixer design fool you - the StudioLive® AR12c was built to record. 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.
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StudioLive® AR12c Analog Mixer
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Features
- 14x4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 (over USB-C™ connection) 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
- 14-channel analog mixer with:
- 8 balanced microphone inputs with XMAX mic preamps plus two instrument inputs, 12 balanced line level inputs, and 2 insert points
- Stereo Super Channel (Ch. 13/14) with Bluetooth®0 wireless, RCA inputs, 1/8-inch stereo input, and switchable SD/USB stereo playback
- Stereo effects processor with 16 presets, dedicated send and return, and bypass footswitch jack
- Complete recording solution: Includes Capture™ live-recording software and Studio One® Pro Perpetual License for Mac® and Windows
Highlights
Onboard effects.
The StudioLive AR12c mixer’s onboard effects processor lets you add high-quality reverb, delay, or chorus to any channel for a professional monitor mix. Like what you hear in your headphones? Record the main mix and capture the effects mix, too—with or without the dry channels—to blend with your multitrack recording. Experiment in post-production to your heart's content.One-click recording
The StudioLive AR12c is tightly integrated with PreSonus® Capture® live-recording software. Capture is designed to make recording easy by instantly configuring with your mixer and allowing you to record every channel plus the main mix with a single mouse click. Even better, your Capture sessions open natively in Studio One!Studio One Pro 7 DAW Software Included.
Your hardware registration includes a perpetual License to Studio One Pro.
Electronics |
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| Phantom Power | +48 VDC |
| Signal Level Led | Signal: -30 dBFS (Pre-EQ) Clip: -3.0 dB Before Clip (Pre or Post-EQ) |
| VoltageRequirements | 100-230 VAC, 50-60 Hz |
General |
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| Color | Blue |
| Product Name | StudioLive® AR12c Analog Mixer, Blue |
| Series | StudioLive® |
Hardware |
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| Digital Audio USB Recording Port | USB 2.0 |
Inputs |
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| Instrument Input Connection Type | 1/4” TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z |
| Instrument Inputs Dynamic Range | > 108 dB (Mid Gain, Unweighted) |
| Instrument Inputs Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB |
| Instrument Inputs Gain Range | 43 dB, ±1 dB (+12 to +55 dB) |
| Instrument Inputs Maximum Level | +9 dBu ±1.0 dB (Minimum Gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD + N) |
| Line Input Connection Type | 1/4" TRS, Balanced |
| Line Inputs Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB |
| Line Inputs Gain Range | Mono: 40 dB, ± 1 dB, Stereo: 0 dB or 10 dB |
| Line Inputs Impedance | 10 kΩ (Balanced) |
| Line Inputs Maximum Level | +26 dBu ±1.0 dB (Minimum Gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD + N) |
| Line Inputs Signal To Noise Ratio | 85 dB (+4 dBu) |
| Line Inputs Total Harmonic Distortion | <0.01% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-Weighted) |
| Microphone Preamp Common Mode Rejection Ratio | 65 dB (1 kHz, +55 dB Gain) |
| Microphone Preamp Equivalent Input Noise | <128 dBu |
| Microphone Preamp Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB |
| Microphone Preamp Gain Control Range | 43 dB (+12 to +55 dB) |
| Microphone Preamp Input Impedance | 1 kΩ |
| Microphone Preamp Maximum Input Level | +9 dBu ± 1.0 dB (Unity Gain) |
| Microphone Preamp Signal To Noise Ratio | 94 dB (+4 dBu) |
| Microphone Preamp Total Harmonic Distortion | <0.01% (Minimum Gain, A-Weighted) |
Measurements |
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| Media Storage Capacity | SD Card: 2 GB; SDHC Card: 32 GB |
| Product Depth | 15.56" (397 mm) |
| Product Height | 3.5” (90 mm) |
| Product Height/Length | 3.5” (90 mm) |
| Product Weight | 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) |
| Product Width | 15" (381mm) |
| Refinement Weight | 25-under |
Miscellaneous |
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| Power Cable | IEC |
| Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature | 0˚ to 40˚ Celsius / 32˚ to 104˚ Fahrenheit |
| Recording File Format | Stereo WAV |
| Supported Media Format | FAT16 Formatted SD™ Card, FAT32 Formatted SDHC™ Card |
| Supported Sample Rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz |
Output |
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| Headphone Outputs Dynamic Range | >103 dB (A-Weighted) |
| Headphone Outputs Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB |
| Headphone Outputs Maximum Output | 150 mW /Channel at 60 Ω |
| Headphone Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion | <0.01% (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unweighted) |
| Line Outputs Connection Type | 1/4" TRS, Balanced |
| Line Outputs Maximum Output Level | +18 dBu |
| Line Outputs Output Impedance | 100 Ohms |
| Main And Line Outputs Dynamic Range | >108 dB (A-wtd) |
| 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) |
| XLR Outputs Maximum Output Level | +24 dBu, ±1.0 dB |
| XLR Outputs Output Impedance | 100 Ohms |
Performance |
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| Crosstalk (Adjacent Channels) | -85 dBu (Reference = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, Unweighted) |
| Digital Audio Bit Depth | 24 |
| Digital Audio Dynamic Range | 105 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz) |
| SD Recorder Bit Depth | Recording: 24 Bit, Playback: 16 or 24 Bit |
| SD Recorder Sampling Rate | 44.1 kHz |
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