Presonus AR8c Mixer

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Manufacturer's ID: AR8C

What we say:

At A Glance:

The AR8c by Presonus is a compact 6 track mixing desk that offers stereo hard disk recording and doubles as a multitrack audio interface. With excellent built in effects, Bluetooth connectivity and a huge selection of bundled software, the AR8c makes an excellent addition to any small PA or studio setup.

Features We Love:

As a Mixing Desk

The AR8c is a fully functioning yet compact mixing desk that's suitable for live and studio use. Featuring a mix of 4 XLR inputs and 6 line inputs, plus a stereo tape input with Bluetooth connectivity and USB playback, you have great connectivity for small gigs and sessions. Finally, the desk features an FX send output for use with hardware and an Aux output that can be great for channeling independent monitor or headphone mixes.

Hard Disk Recording

The desk can record your stereo mix direct to an SD card, this is great for recording band practices, live performances or even broadcast productions like podcasts without needing to be connected to a computer.

As an Audio Interface

One of the AR8c's most powerful features is its ability to work as a 8  track audio interface, letting you record your 6 individual tracks plus your master mix simultaneously.

Built-in Effects

The desk features a great selection of reverb and delay effects that can be used to fatten up sounds and soften vocals, giving your production a professional sheen.

Powerful Software Bundle

Included with the AR8c is a huge selection of software that's designed to get you creating and recording music straight out of the box. The accompanying software includes

  • Ableton Live Lite DAW Software
  • Native Instruments Replika delay plug-in (VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native, AAX DSP)
  • Cherry Audio Voltage Modular Nucleus guitar amp modeling plug-in (VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native, AAX DSP)
  • Cherry Audio Voltage Modular Nucleus (VST, AU, AAX)
  • KV331 Audio Synthmaster Player (VST, AU, AAX)
  • UVI Model D (VST, AU, AAX)
  • SPL Attacker Plus SPL Attacker Plus (VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native, AAX DSP)
  • UJAM Virtual Drummer 2 "Phat"
  • Neutron Elements
  • StudioLinked Trophies
  • Mäag Audio EQ2
  • Lexicon’s MPX-i Reverb
  • Klanghelm SDRR2tube
  • Output Movement
  • The Brainworx bx_opto compressor
  • Arturia’s Analog Lab Lite 3

Highlights:

  • An extremely versatile compact mixer
  • Easy multitrack recording to your computer
  • Great for live and studio use

Specification

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
Note: All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preamp
   
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
Note: All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preamp
   
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
Note: All Channel Inputs sum through Mic preamp
   
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
   
Physical  
Height 3.5” (89 mm)
Width (Chassis only) 11” (284 mm)
Depth 12.3” (313 mm)
Weight 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg)
   
Computer system requirements: Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for use with Capture® and Studio One®.
Mac® macOS® 10.13 or higher (64-bit only)
  Intel® Core™ i3 or better (M1 native compatible)
  Minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
Windows® Windows 10 (64-bit only)
  Intel Core i3 / AMD® A10 processor or better
  Minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
Mac and Windows Systems Mac and Windows Systems
  Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
  30 GB hard disk space
  Monitor with 1366x768 resolution
 
  The minimum system requirements may differ for DAWs other than Studio One. Please check the requirements for your DAW of choice with its manufacturer.

Customer reviews

Overall Rating 5/5 (1 reviews)

The sound is perfect. Awesome!

Jose A. - 2/9/2020