Presonus StudioLive AR8 USB Hybrid Live Sound/Studio Recording Mixer+Backpack

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Product Description

Package Includes:

  • (1) PRESONUS StudioLive SLM AR8C 8 Channel Mixer 8 In/4 Out USB Recording Interface
  • (1) Rockville DJ Laptop/Gear Travel Backpack Bag w/ Headphone Compartment+Dividers

Description of SLMAR8C:

Podcasting and home recording, simplified
With its instantly familiar analog mixer design, the StudioLive® AR8c is the easiest way to record podcasts, live streams, and music productions. Featuring a pristine analog front-end with four high-gain XMAX mic preamps and an 8x4 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB-C compatible USB 2.0 audio interface, the StudioLive AR8c’s hybrid design makes it simple to record from a single intuitive console. Add in tools like a musical 3-band analog EQ, mic/line boost for low-level broadcast microphones and consumer devices, Bluetooth® connectivity, and a stereo SD recorder... and you have a broadcasting and recording powerhouse that fulfills the needs of both modern musicians and content creators.

A full-featured audio interface.

 

The StudioLive AR8c audio interface operates at up to 96 kHz for high-definition mixing and recording. Record each of the six inputs, plus the main mix, for even more flexible recording options. Play back up to four streams for monitoring previously recorded tracks—plus sound effects, loopback audio, and more. Four 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. With a USB-C compatible connection, your StudioLive AR8c 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 ?-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 it simple to add bumpers and sound effects to your podcast in real-time, or practice along with your favorite recordings.

 

The all-in-one recording package.
The StudioLive AR8c audio interface and analog mixer is tightly integrated with state-of-the-art recording software to help you achieve your creative vision. Create multitrack recordings for your podcast or band with one click thanks to PreSonus’ Capture™ live recording software. Capture is designed to make recording easy. Create complete studio productions with our award-winning Studio One® Artist DAW to add effects, bumpers, and more. With two professional recording applications included with your StudioLive AR8c, you’re ready to record right out of the box whether you’re creating a podcast, live streaming your performance, or recording your first EP.
 
Record whenever and wherever you want.
Whether you’re recording a mobile interview for your podcast or you’re in the middle of a songwriting session and want to capture your ideas as quickly as they come to you, the StudioLive AR8c’s stereo SD recorder has you covered. Insert any SD/SDHC card and you’re ready to record your main mix, so you can simplify your recording process whenever you want. 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 at ease while performing. The StudioLive AR8c 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 multi track 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 podcasts, live streams, and music productions, the StudioLive AR8c is the ultimate recording solution. The two mono channels and two stereo channels include a musical three-band EQ, plus one of PreSonus’ famed XMAX high-gain mic preamps. The USB-C compatible connector ensures your StudioLive AR8c audio interface will be the center of your studio for years to come. With high-resolution 96 kHz recording, a full complement of connections, and an instantly familiar workflow, the StudioLive AR8c is the perfect recording and mixing solution for the modern musician and content creator.

 

Features:

        Recording

 

  • 8x4 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
  • 8-channel analog mixer
  • 4 balanced microphone inputs with XMAX mic preamps
  • 2 instrument/line inputs
  • 6 balanced line level inputs:
  • 2 mono
  • 2 stereo pairs
  • Stereo Super Channel (Ch. 13/14) with Bluetooth 5.0 input, RCA inputs, 1/8-inch stereo input, and switchable SD/USB stereo playback
  • 2 mono and 2 stereo channels, each with level knob, pan, mute, PFL solo, highpass filter, and 3-band semi-parametric EQ
  • 1 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 semi-parametric EQ on every 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
  • Optional rackmount kit

 

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

Included Studio Magic Plug-ins

  • Ableton Live Lite
  • Arturia Analog Lab Lite
  • Brainworx bx-opto Compressor
  • Brainworx bx_rockrack 
  • Cherry Audio Voltage Nucleus 
  • iZotope Neutron Elements 
  • Klanghelm SDRR2tube compressor 
  • KV331 Audio Synthmaster Player 
  • Lexicon MPX-i Reverb
  • Maag Audio EQ2
  • Melodics rehearsal tool
  • Native Instruments REPLIKA
  • Output Movement
  • SPL Attacker Plus
  • Studio Linked Trophies
  • UJAM Virtual Drummer 2 PHAT
  • UVI Model D Piano

Video of RVBACKPACK:


The Rockville Rvbackpack is a durable padded Gear bag that lets you take your gear from gig to gig protected and in style! This backpack style bag has heavy duty zippers and plenty of pockets and dedicated compartments equipped with elastic bands to store all your necessities such as laptops, DJ controllers, microphones, interfaces, cables, hard drives, headphones, vinyl, and much more. In addition this bag is fully padded and even has padded interior dividers so you can be organized and confident your gear will be protected during travel.

 Features:

  • Rockville DJ Laptop/Gear Travel Backpack Bag w/ Headphone Compartment+Dividers
  • Padded Interior Dividers for Organized Packing
  • Fully Padded for ultimate Gear Protection
  • Heavy Duty Zippers and Zipper Pulls
  • Elastic Band Cable Holders
  • Bottom Feet for increased stability
  • Padded Handle
  • Padded Shoulder Strap
  • Padded back
  • Large Side and Front Pockets
  • Dedicated Adjustable Compartment for Laptop
  • Dedicated Headphone Compartment
  • Dedicated Pocket for Laptop Stand Such As RLS2400, Lstand
  • Approximate Dimensions (exterior): 19"W x 20"H x 13"D
  • Approximate Shipping dimensions (exterior): 23" x 15.5" x 9"
  • Weight: 6 lbs
  • Approximate Shipping weight: 7 lbs

Fit Guide:

  • Allen & Heath
    • Xone DX
    • XONE:K1
    • XONE:K2
  • Akai
    • AFX
    • AMX
    • APC20
    • APC40
    • MPD 32
  • American Audio
    • VMS2
    • VMS5
  • Behringer
    • CMD Studio 2A
    • CMD PL-1
  • Chauvet
    • OBEY40 D-Fi
  • Denon
    • DN-MC2000
    • DN-D4500
    • DN-HC4500
    • MC2000
    • MC6000
    • MC6000MK2
  • DJ Tech
    • Mix Free
  • Elektron
    • Elektron Analog Heat
  • ELM
    • SRM801
  • Epsilon
    • Quad-Mix
    • Pro-Mix2
  • Gemini
    • GMX-Drive
    • G2V
    • SLATE 2
    • CDM-4000
  • Hercules
    • DJControl Instinct P8
    • DJControl Instinct
    • DJControl Glow
    • DJControl Compact
    • DJControl AIR
    • DJ CONSOLE RMX
    • HEDJCASSRS
    • P32 DJ
    • DJControl Universal
    • DJControlWaveM3
    • DJControl Jogvision
    • 4MX
    • RMX2
    • DJ4 Set
    • DJ Control RMX
    • Steel
  • korg
    • KAOSS DJ
  • Leory
    • CT-40S-USB-BL
  • Mackie
    • PROFX4V2
    • PROFX8V2
    • PROFX12V2
    • PROFX16V2
  • Monster
    • Go-DJ
  • M-Audio Torq
  • Native Instruments
    • Maschine
    • Traktor Kontrol X1
    • Traktor Kontrol F1
    • Traktor Kontrol Z1
  • Novation
    • Twitch
    • LAUNCH CONTROL XL
  • Numark
    • NDX500
    • DJ2Go2
    • Omni Control
    • Party mix
    • DJ2Go
    • Mixtrack Pro
  • Pioneer
    • DDJ-WeGo
    • DDJ-SP1
    • DDJ-XP1
    • DDJ-WEGO3-K
    • DDJ-WeGO3-R
    • DDJ-WEGO3-W
    • DDJ-WEGO4-K
    • DDJ-WEGO4-W
    • DDJ-WEGO-G
    • DDJ-WEGO-K
    • DDJ-WEGO-W
    • DDJ-WeGO4
    • DJM-S9
    • DJS-1000
  • Pyle
    • PMX7BU
  • Rane
    • Twelve
  • Reloop
    • Jockey II
    • Mixage
    • Neon
    • AMS-NEON
    • MIXTOUR
    • MIXAGE IE MK2
    • mixage interface edition
    • TERMINAL MIX 2
    • Beatpad2
  • Serato
    • SL1
    • SL2
    • SL3
    • SL4
    • Traktor Scratch
  • Vestax Typhoon
    • Spin
    • VCI-100 MK2
    • VCI-300 MK2
    • VCI-380
    • VCI-100
    • Typhoon

Fits Other DJ Accessories:

  • 17" Laptop
  • Headphones
  • Hard Drives
  • iPad/iPod

About Rockville Quality Control Procedures:

The Rockville brand stands for Quality, Innovation and Value. All Rockville products go through the most rigorous quality control standards in the industry. Products go through months of extensive testing before they reach your hands. All user functions are tested and all internal components are tested for quality. Rockville makes products that are virtually un-breakable! Rockville is one of the only brands in its class to test every concept model for weeks or months before starting production. Once production begins, Rockville sends product engineers to their factory to quality control every line of production. During production every product is tested and on top of that Rockville goes the extra mile and has their high level product engineers do an additional quality control. They test a certain percentage of all products from the production line a second time to ensure that the quality meets their vigorous standards, and to make sure that there is never a batch of products with even a slight problem. All Rockville products are backed with a hassle free warranty.
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