Presonus StudioLive AR16C 16Ch USB Live Sound/Recording Mixer+Eris E4.5 Monitors

• (1) PRESONUS StudioLive SLM AR16C 16 Channel Mixer 18 Input USB Recording Interface 
• (1) Presonus Eris E4.5 Active Powered 2-Way 4.5" Near Field Studio Monitors (PAIR) + 2021 PreSonus Studio One Prime DAW recording software + Studio Magic Plug-In Suite (Over $1000 worth of effects, virtual instruments, and sound libraries)

Description:

Audio recording made easy.
Don’t let the classic analog mixer design fool you—the StudioLive® AR16c was built to record. 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.

A full-featured audio interface.
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.

The channel that does it all… even Bluetooth connectivity!
The unique Super Channel can handle four stereo sources at once and makes it easy to integrate consumer devices into your studio workflow. Connect a turntable to the RCA inputs, use the ⅛-inch stereo input to plug-in your smartphone, or forget the cable and connect it via Bluetooth wireless technology. You can also toggle between a stereo playback stream from your computer and playback from the onboard SD recorder, making rehearsal a snap.

A complete recording solution for studio and stage.
The StudioLive AR16c audio interface and analog mixer is tightly integrated with state-of-the-art recording software to help you realize your creative vision. Record multitrack live performances with one click thanks to PreSonus’ Capture™ live-recording software. Create complete studio productions with our award-winning Studio One® Artist DAW. With two professional recording applications included with your StudioLive AR16c, you’re ready to record right out of the box.

Stereo recording without a computer.
Imagine you’re rehearsing with your band and want to record your session to analyze later. Or perhaps you’re in the middle of a songwriting session and want to capture your ideas as quickly as they come to you. Either way, the StudioLive AR16c’s stereo SD recorder has you covered. Insert any SD/SDHC card and you’re ready to record your main mix to listen to later, so you’ll never forget a great song idea or an amazing guitar solo. Doing mobile interviews for your podcast? Leave the computer at home and record straight to SD.

Effects without latency.
Monitoring with reverb and delay helps to create better recordings. Any vocalist or guitarist will tell you that a little reverb makes them feel more comfortable while performing. The StudioLive AR16c 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.

All the connections you need with a familiar look.
Packed with all the connections and controls needed to mix and record in the studio and on the stage, the StudioLive AR16c is the ultimate recording solution. The eight mono channels and four stereo channels include a musical three-band EQ, plus one of PreSonus’ famed XMAX high-gain mic preamps. Two dedicated monitor mixes with balanced outputs provide your musicians the custom mix they need. The USB-C compatible connector ensures your StudioLive AR16c audio interface will be the center of your studio for years to come. And with high-resolution 96 kHz recording, a full complement of connections, and an instantly familiar workflow, the StudioLive AR16c is the perfect recording and mixing solution for the modern musician and content creator.

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 kΩ
  
• EIN (+55 dB gain, 150Ω 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 MΩ
  

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 kΩ
  

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 Ω
  

Headphone Output

• Type: ¼” TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced
  
• Maximum Output Level: 150 mW/channel @ 60 Ω
  
• 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 

Video of Eris E4.5:

Includes:

• Eris E4.5
• Studio one Prime DAW recording/streaming software
• Studio Magic Plug-In Suite (Over $1000 worth of effects, virtual instruments, and sound libraries)

Description of Eris E4.5:

Designed by a proven leader in recording technology, Eris E4.5 speakers deliver studio-quality sound yet are small enough to fit almost anywhere, making them a great choice for gamers and home video producers.Compact size with studio-quality sound; 4.5-inch woven composite woofer and 1-inch silk-dome tweeter; ¼-inch balanced TRS, RCA, and 1/8” stereo unbalanced line inputs; convenient front-panel volume control; integrated headphone amplifier; low- and high-frequency tuning controls; 25W/side class AB power amp.

PreSonus® Eris-series studio monitors are used worldwide by studio engineers who need to hear every detail of their recordings. Ideal for gaming and home video production, the Eris E4.5 delivers studio-quality sound yet is compact enough to fit almost anywhere. You get the flexibility of rear-panel, ¼-inch TRS and RCA inputs; front-panel 1/8” stereo, unbalanced line inputs for use with mobile audio devices; a convenient front-panel volume control; and an integrated headphone amplifier. Fine-adjust the speaker’s response with low- and high-frequency tuning controls. It may be small but the E4.5 is loud, as well as clear, thanks to a 25W/side Class AB power amp.

Features:

• 4.5-inch woven composite low-frequency transducer
• 1-inch (25 mm), ultra-low-mass, silk-dome, high-frequency transducer
• RCA and ¼-inch balanced TRS rear-panel inputs
• Front-panel 1/8-inch stereo Aux In for use with mobile audio devices
• Integrated headphone amplifier with front-panel stereo 1/8-inch jack
• High- and low-frequency controls let you fine-tune the speaker’s response
• Front-panel Volume control
• Rear-firing, round bass-reflex port
• 25W/side Class AB amplification

Details:

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Description of Studio One:

Studio One Prime provides everything you need to get started in content creation and audio production. Create your own music and podcasts as intuitively as possible with a single-window, drag-and-drop workflow that will make you wonder why you put up with other software that isn’t designed the same way. 

Studio One Prime is designed to keep you in the creative flow by providing powerful tools that help you when you need them—and stay out of your way when you don’t. You’ll supercharge your creativity with its unlimited tracks, buses and a powerful complement of virtual instruments and native effects that sound just as good (and frequently, better) than third-party effects. 

Guitarists will love the new third-generation Ampire tech that has the most realistic amp and cabinet simulations we’ve ever made. Fans of EDM and hip-hop will appreciate Studio One’s Pattern Editor, which allows for intuitive drum and melody composition via a familiar drum-machine inspired UI, which might be just about the most fun and rewarding music-creation technique out there. 

Only Studio One 5 Prime lets you truly create without boundaries—for free. And when you’re ready for more features, it's easy to move up to Studio One Artist, Studio One Professional, or get it all with PreSonus Sphere.

Features:

• Record, produce, and mix easily, all from a single, intuitive application
• Intuitive single-window work environment with quick and easy drag-and-drop functionality and multi-touch support
• Unlimited audio and instrument tracks, virtual instruments, and FX channels
• Powerful Presence XT virtual sample-player for keyboard and synth sounds
• Patterns allow for intuitive drum and melody composition via familiar drum machine/step-sequencer style UI
• NEW! Completely redesigned Native Effects plug-in suite.

Description of Studio Magic:

Make your own magic.

Music creation is a lot like a magic show. You've got an audience to impress and a lot of tricks up your sleeve; success requires a combination of real talent and perhaps a little bit of smoke and mirrors. At PreSonus, we want to make sure that our audio products come with everything you need to craft your own mesmerizing spells in the studio. That’s why we include Studio One Artist with every audio interface and controller product we make, from the 2-channel AudioBox USB 96 to the 64-channel StudioLive 64S, ATOM to FaderPort 16, but we didn’t stop there. Why?

Because here in Louisiana, we have a word: lagniappe. It means “a little something extra,” and it’s in that spirit that we also include the Studio Magic Suite of software with our audio interface products and–new for 2021–our award-winning controllers and studio monitors as well.

The 2021 Studio Magic includes tutorials from Melodics, sound libraries from Ghost Hack, 7 virtual instruments, and 9 effects plug-ins in VST, AU, and AAX formats to use in Studio One 5 Artist or your DAW of choice with a retail value of over $1000 (US).

That means you'll have a broader assortment of spellcasting ingredients for Studio One straight out of the box; all created by the best developers in the business.

You'll be able to go wild with funky R&B drums and synths from beyond the sound of time—or add professional sheen and dynamics to ensure your mixes are a cut above the rest.

Features:

• Arturia Analog Lab Intro: Analog Lab Intro gives you access to the most iconic synth and keyboard sounds of all time, taken from our 28 expertly-crafted V Collection instrument emulations. From analog synthesizers to revolutionary digital workstations, these are the sounds that made history.
• Brainworx bx_opto: The Brainworx bx_opto compressor combines the best aspects and anomalies from several legendary, light-dependent compressor circuits. The result is a powerful dynamics processor, teeming with character and delivering sounds that can’t be achieved with analog optical compressors.
• Brainworx bx_rockrack: The bx_rockrack V3 boasts eight famous amp models in a single plugin. On top of that, 40 impulse responses are included, offering just the right variety of tone and timbre for your guitar rig. Brainworx gives you a powerful selection of perfectly-recorded boutique cabinets captured with complete effects chains from studios featuring great sounding amp rooms and stellar gear. Each amp was painstakingly recorded by professional audio engineers who make their living by capturing tone.
• Cherry Audio Surrealistic MG-1 Plus Synthesizer: The fun and funky Surrealistic MG-1 Plus Synthesizer from Cherry Audio is a super authentic recreation of the Realistic MG-1 synthesizer sold in Radio Shack stores in the 80's. The Surrealistic MG-1 Plus delivers fat analog tone in spades, along with a unique polyphonic oscillator section, "bell tone" ring modulation, glide, auto repeat note triggering, oscillator sync, and a number of improvements that tremendously expand its capabilities. Surrealistic MG-1 Plus works seamlessly as a plugin inside Studio One and is available in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats
• Cherry Audio Voltage Nucleus: The ultimate introduction to modular synthesis, Voltage Modular Nucleus is a collection of 22 modules and 67 presets. This package includes all of the fundamentals of subtractive analog synthesis, including oscillators, filters, envelope generators, amplifiers, and mixers, plus a sequencer, arpeggiator, and a full suite of useful utility modules and powerful effects modules. With Voltage Modular Nucleus, you can discover the thrill of patching modules together in new and endlessly creative ways and explore all of the capabilities of Voltage Modular.
• Ghosthack Essential Sounds: Ghosthack Essential Sounds is the perfect sound pack for music producers and content creators alike. Expect professional one-shots, loops, MIDI files and full music tracks.
• iZotope Neutron Elements: Neutron Elements is the latest addition to iZotope’s Neutron family of mixing plug-ins featuring futuristic, assistive technology and four fantastic-sounding audio processors: Compressor, EQ, Exciter, and Transient Shaper. Like having a virtual assistant, Neutron Elements will listen to your audio, identify instruments, and offer custom starting points for your mix decisions while leaving the creative control to you. Optimized for mixing, use Neutron Elements on dozens of tracks to diagnose mix problems, carve away muddiness and reveal new sonic possibilities in your mixes.
• Klanghelm SDRR2tube: Add warmth, depth and character to your tracks with Klanghelm SDRR2tube. SDRR2tube can be a saturation processor, a compressor, an EQ, a bit-crusher, or a subtle stereo widener—or it can simply add movement to your tracks. A comprehensive set of controls enables you to manipulate the character of the saturation to make it sit perfectly in your mix.
• KV331 Audio Synthmaster Player: SynthMaster Player is a simplified version of SynthMaster with limited editing capabilities designed for users who prefer to use presets rather than designing their own sounds. It comes with 1800 factory presets. Users can edit the 12 easy parameters or the bypass states of layer/global effects assigned for each preset by the sound designer.
• Lexicon MPX-i Reverb: Lexicon’s MPX-i Reverb delivers seven classic Lexicon plate, hall, chamber, and room reverbs. A streamlined interface and 100 versatile, finely crafted presets enable you to quickly get the sound you want. Input and output metering let you monitor levels at a glance.
• Mäag Audio EQ2: Mäag Audio EQ2 delivers the sound of the Mäag Audio EQ2 two-band hardware equalizer. Mäag Audio’s EQ design allows for exceptionally low phase shift across all EQ adjustments, which helps maintain the integrity of your mix’s original sound while enhancing the very high “air” frequencies. An input attenuator lets you normalize levels after applying EQ.
• Melodics: Melodics is the ultimate tool for developing your playing skills and building better practice habits. Musicians around the world are using it to stay motivated with their daily practice, work on their rhythm and timing, and practice with music they love. Unlock an exclusive course of piano lessons for free with your qualifying PreSonus product.
• Native Instruments REPLIKA: REPLIKA packs two professional quality delays and a powerful diffusion algorithm into a sleek, streamlined interface. Simple to use with a resonant filter and classic phaser built in, REPLIKA is a versatile delay for anything from subtle slapback to warped sheets of noise.
• Output Movement: Transform any instrument, synth, raw sound or full track in real time with Output Movement, an exciting effects plug-in for the studio or stage that adds powerful rhythms to any input in real-time. Movement’s four rhythm engines with sidechains, proprietary Flux mode, LFOs, step sequencers, and macros blend seamlessly. Analog modeled effects optimized for modulation let you add rhythm with reverb and compressors pumping, filters and EQs opening and closing, delays morphing, and tube distortion warming and cooling.
• Soundsnap: Soundsnap is home to over 380,00 high quality, project ready, sound effects. Soundsnap members include filmmakers, podcasters, game designers & musicians. Working with some of the worlds best recordists & sound designers guarantees top-quality sound effects ready to be used in your next project. Join the next .wav today by joining the number one SFX source for some of the industries biggest names.
• SPL Attacker Plus: The SPL Attacker Plus Microplug delivers part of the same magical envelope shaping provided by the original Transient Designer hardware, replicating the edge and punch provided by the Attack knob. Providing just a single knob that lets you dial in all the transient punch you could ever need, Attacker Plus also sports a soft peak limiter and a dry/wet control, allowing total flexibility across a wide range of content and a worry-free workflow in the digital world.
• UJAM Virtual Bassist ROWDY: Let us introduce Virtual Bassist ROWDY – your loudmouthed, high-energy bassist with bite! If your bass has to cut through heavy drums and a wall of guitars, ROWDY is the perfect solution. With a hand-picked, heavily modified vintage bass guitar, hot amps, a fuzz box and even an octave guitar. It’s definitely a rocker and could use a shower, but we’re too scared to ask...
• UVI Model D: Experience the presence and power of a Concert Grand Model D, captured in one of the finest studios in the world with deep tone-shaping tools, pro-grade effects, and adjustable mic positions. Model D delivers a finely tempered software piano exhibiting the effortless playability and sound of a real concert grand. Each note was carefully multi-sampled at a number of velocity levels with and without sustain. These samples were then carefully scripted with advanced keygroup layers and rule switching provided by the UVI Engine, allowing the sustain pedal and release samples to articulate in a natural way, reflective of the physical instrument to ensure the most natural feel and the best playability possible.

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