Presonus AR16c Mixer

What we say:

At A Glance:

The AR16c by Presonus is a powerful 16 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 AR16c makes an excellent addition to any PA or studio setup.

Features We Love:

As a Mixing Desk

The AR16c is a fully functioning yet compact mixing desk that's suitable for live and studio use. Featuring a mix of 12 XLR inputs and 16 line inputs, plus a stereo tape input with Bluetooth connectivity and USB playback, you have more than enough connectivity for smaller gigs and sessions. The desk also features inserts on channels 1 + 2, which is ideal for use with outboard gear for vocals or kick and snare drums. Finally, the desk features an FX send output for use with hardware and two Aux outputs that can be great for channelling 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 AR16c's most powerful features is its ability to work as a 18 track audio interface, letting you record your 16 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 AR16c 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 full sized mixer
• Easy multitrack recording to your computer
• Great for live and studio use