Building upon the success of the original AR8-USB, the PreSonus StudioLive AR8c is an 8-channel hybrid performance and recording mixer well suited for a variety of applications including mixing and recording live shows, studio productions, band rehearsals, podcasts, and more. Updates to the AR8c include a USB Type-C connection, Bluetooth 5.0, and a redesigned mixer panel and layout. The mixer is packed with analog connections and digital tools that are powerful, yet easy to learn and use. The mixer features XMAX Class-A preamps and 3-band EQ.

The StudioLive AR8c offers recording with or without a computer. Multitrack record and fly in backing tracks with its 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB 2.0 audio interface or record and playback a stereo mix with the integrated SD digital recorder. Additionally, the mixer features a Super Channel, which allows you to connect four stereo analog and digital sources at once, enabling the mixer to be used with high-tech devices including smartphones and tablets for wireless Bluetooth streaming. The StudioLive AR8c ships with a power cord, USB cable, Studio One 3 Artist production software, and Capture recording software.
 
Channels and Buses
8-channel mixer
2 mono and 2 stereo channels, each with:
Level knob
Pan
Mute
PFL solo
1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 7/8)
1 aux buses with AFL solo
1 stereo effects bus
1 stereo effects return with:
Master level control knob
Dedicated aux send
Effects bypass footswitch jack
 
Inputs and Outputs
2 instrument inputs
8 balanced line inputs
4 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 5.0 input
L/R XLR main outputs
1 balanced TRS aux outputs
1 balanced TRS effects output
L/R Control Room outputs with level control
Headphone output with level control
 
Signal Processing
High-pass filter on channels 1 and  2
+10 dB button on 3/4 and 5/6
3-band semi-parametric EQ (Channels 1-6)
Stereo effects processor with 16 presets
 
Recording Options
8x4 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB 2.0 (over USB Type-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
 
Integrated Software
Capture recording software
Includes Studio Magic Plug-in Suite with Maag Audio EQ 2, SPL Attacker, Arturia instruments, and more
Includes Studio One 3 Artist software (DAW)
 
Power
Internal power supply
Standard IEC power connector
 
Physical
Sturdy metal construction
Level knob
Optional rackmount kit available