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8-Channel USB-C Compatible Audio Interface/Analog Mixer/Stereo SD Recorder

Model: StudioLive AR8c

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

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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.

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 bus with dedicated channel send, 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 Software Suite
Power
Internal power supply
Standard IEC power connector
Physical
Sturdy metal construction
Optional rackmount kit

Audio Interface Type - USB Audio Interface

Operating Temperature (Maximum): 104 F
Operating Temperature (Minimum): 32 F
Frequency Response (instrument): 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Frequency Response (line): 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Frequency Response (mic): 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Max Input Level (instrument): 108 dB
Max Input Level (line): 85 dB
Max Input Level (mic): 103 dB
Number of Channels: 8
THD+N (instrument): 0.01
THD+N (line): 0.01
THD+N (mic): 0.01
AC Voltage (Maximum): 240 Volts
AC Voltage (Minimum): 90 Volts
Depth: 12.30 in
Height: 3.50 in
Width: 11 in
Product Weight: 7.10 lbs
Warranty (Length/Type): 2 Years