With a pristine analog front-end, 12 high-gain XMAX mic preamps, and an 18x4 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB-C compatible USB 2.0 audio interface, its hybrid design makes it simple to record studio productions and mix live shows from a single intuitive console.  Add in a musical 3-band analog EQ, mic/line boost for low-level vintage synths and broadcast microphones, 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. The StudioLive AR16c audio interface operates at up to 96 kHz for high-definition mixing and recording. Record each of the 16 inputs, plus the main mix for even more flexible recording options. Play back up to four streams for monitoring previously recorded tracks—plus a click. Twelve lauded XMAX mic preamps provide all the gain you need to capture even the most subtle details without adding any extra noise. The analog mixer front-end makes connecting your gear to your computer intuitive, and creating monitor mixes is quick and easy. With a USB-C™ compatible connection, your StudioLive AR16c is ready to use as an audio interface for nearly any computer. Features Recording 18x4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 (over USB-C™ connection) audio recording interface Record every channel plus the main mix 2x2 SD recorder to capture the main mix Supports SD™ and SDHD™ formats up to 32 GB Mixing 18-channel analog mixer 12 balanced microphone inputs with XMAX mic preamps 2 insert points 2 instrument/line inputs 16 balanced line level inputs: 8 mono 4 stereo pairs Stereo Super Channel (Ch. 17/18) with Bluetooth 5.0 input, RCA inputs, 1/8-inch stereo input, and switchable SD/USB stereo playback 8 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with level knob, pan, mute, PFL solo, highpass filter, and 3-band semi-parametric EQ 2 monitor buses with dedicated channel sends, AFL solo, and balanced TRS output L/R Control Room outputs with level control Headphone output with level control Signal Processing Highpass filter on every channel 3-band quasi-parametric EQ with sweepable mid-band on each mono channel 3-band semi-parametric EQ on each stereo channel Stereo effects processor with 16 presets, dedicated send and return, and bypass footswitch jack Mic/line boost on stereo channels for low-level input sources and consumer devices Included Software Capture™ live multitrack recording software Studio One ® Artist recording and production software (DAW) Studio Magic plug-in suite Power Internal power supply Standard IEC power connector Physical Sturdy metal construction 60 mm faders Rackmount kit included Specifications Microphone Preamp Type: XLR Female, Class A XMAX Maximum Input level: (unity gain) +9 dBu ±1.0 dB Gain Control Range: 43 dB (+12 to +55 dB) Frequency Response to Analog Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Frequency Response to USB (Direct): 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/- 1.5 dB S/N Ratio to Outputs (+4 dBu): 94 dB THD+N (min. gain, A-wtd): < 0.01% Input Impedance: 1 kO EIN (+55 dB gain, 150O input, 20 Hz-22 kHz, A-wtd): Mono Channels: < 128 dBu Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, +55 dB gain): 65 dB Phantom Power: +48V, ±3V, Global Instrument Inputs Type: ¼” TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD+N): +9 dBu ±1.0 dB Gain Control Range: 43 dB, ±1 dB (+12 to +55 dB) Frequency Response to Analog Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Frequency Response to USB (Direct): 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Dynamic Range (min. gain, A-wtd): > 105 dB Dynamic Range (mid. Gain, unwtd): > 108 dB THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd): < 0.01% THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): < 0.01% Input Impedance: > 1 MO Line Inputs Type: ¼” TRS Female, Balanced Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD+N): +26 dBu ±1.0 dB Gain Control Range: Mono Channels: 40 dB, ±1 dB (-5 to +35 dB); Stereo Channels: 0 dB or +10 dB (+10 dB Boost) Frequency Response to Analog Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Frequency Response to USB (Direct): 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB S/N Ratio to Analog Outputs (+4 dBu): 85 dB THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd): < 0.01% Input Impedance (Balanced): 10 kO Main, Control Room, Monitor, and FX Outputs Type (Main Outputs): XLR Male, Impedance Balanced Type (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs): ¼” TRS Female, Balanced Rated Output Level (Main Outputs): +24 dBu, ±1.0 dB Rated Outputs Level (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs): +18 dBu Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Dynamic Range (A-wtd): > 108 dB THD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): < 0.01% Output Impedance: 100 O Headphone Output Type: ¼” TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced Maximum Output Level: 150 mW/channel @ 60 O Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB Dynamic Range (A-wtd): > 103 dB THD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd): < 0.01% System Crosstalk Input to Output (Ref = +4dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd): -90 dBu Adjacent Channels (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd): -85 dBu Signal Level LED Signal: -30 dBFS (pre-EQ) Clip: -3.0 dB before clip (pre- or post-EQ) Channel EQ Low Cut: 100 Hz, -18 dB/Octave High Shelving: ±15 dB @ 10 kHz Mid Peaking (Mono Channels): ±15 dB @ 140 Hz to 3.5 kHz (variable) Mid Peaking (Stereo Channels): ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz Mid-Band Q: Boost: 1.0, Cut: 2.5 Low Shelving: ±15 dB @ 100 Hz Digital Audio Host Interface: USB 2.0 ADC Dynamic Range (Component): 114 dB ADC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dB DAC Dynamic Range (Component): 114 dB DAC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dB Signal-to-Noise (a-weighted): -96 dB Bit Depth: 24-bit Internally Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz Jitter: < 80 ps RMS (20 Hz – 20 kHz) Jitter Attenuation: > 60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out) SD Recorder Supported Media Format: FAT16 formatted SD™ card, FAT32 formatted SDHC™ card Media Storage Capacity: SD card: 2 GB; SDHC card: 32 GB Recording File Format: Stereo WAV Playback File Formats: Stereo WAV, MP3 (96-320 kbs, 32 / 44.1 / 48 kHz) Sampling Rate (WAV): 44.1 kHz Bit Depth: Recording: 24-bit; Playback: 16- or 24-bit Power/Environmental Connector: IEC Input Voltage Range: 90 to 240 VAC Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° Celsius / 32° to 104° Fahrenheit Physical Height: 3.5” (89 mm) Width : 18.9” (480 mm) Depth: 15.6” (397 mm) Weight: 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) Computer system requirements: Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for use with Capture™ and Studio One®. Mac macOS® 10.11 or higher (64-bit only) Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended) Windows Windows® 7 x64 SP1 + platform update, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows 10 x64 Intel Core 2 Duo (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended) Mac and Windows Systems 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended) 30 GB hard-drive space (Studio One) Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended Monitor with 1366x768 resolution (high-dpi monitor recommended) 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. WATCH: PreSonus—StudioLive ARc Mixers with The Revelries
