Description

With its instantly familiar analog mixer design, the StudioLive AR8c is the easiest way to record podcasts, livestreams, and music productions. Featuring a pristine analog front end with four high-gain XMAX mic preamps and an 8×4, 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB-C-compatible USB 2.0 audio interface, the StudioLive AR8cs hybrid design makes it simple to mix and record. Add in tools like a musical 3-band analog EQ, mic/line boost for low-level input sources and consumer devices, Bluetooth connectivity, a stereo SD recorder, and high-impedance instruments inputs, and you have a broadcasting and recording powerhouse that fulfills the needs of modern musicians and content creators.

Electronics

Voltage100-120V

Performance

Digital Audio Bit Depth24Digital Audio Dynamic Range105 dB (A-Weighted, 48 kHz)

Inputs

Instrument Input Connection Type1/4 TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-ZInstrument Inputs Dynamic Range> 108 dB (Mid Gain, Unweighted)Instrument Inputs Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBInstrument Inputs Gain Range43 dB, 1 dB (+12 to +55 dB)Instrument Inputs Maximum Level+9 dBu 1.0 dB (Minimum Gain, 1 [email protected]% THD + N)Line Input Connection Type1/4″ TRS, BalancedLine Inputs Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBLine Inputs Gain RangeMono: 40 dB, 1 dB, Stereo: 0 dB or +10 dBLine Inputs Impedance10 k (Balanced)Line Inputs Maximum Level+26 dBu 1.0 dB (Minimum Gain, 1 [email protected]% THD + N)Line Inputs Signal To Noise Ratio85 dB (+4 dBu)Line Inputs Total Harmonic Distortion<0.01% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-Weighted)Microphone Input Connection TypeXLR Female, Class A XMAXMicrophone Preamp Common Mode Rejection Ratio65 dB (1 kHz, +55 dB Gain)Microphone Preamp Equivalent Input Noise< 128 dBu (+55 dB gain, 150 Input, 20 Hz-22 kHz)Microphone Preamp Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBMicrophone Preamp Gain Control Range43 dB (+12 to +55 dB)Microphone Preamp Input Impedance1 kMicrophone Preamp Maximum Input Level+9 dBu 1.0 dB (Unity Gain)Microphone Preamp Signal To Noise Ratio94 dB (+4 dBu)Microphone Preamp Total Harmonic Distortion<0.01% (Minimum Gain, A-Weighted)

Outputs

Headphone Outputs Dynamic Range>103 dB (A-Weighted)Headphone Outputs Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dBHeadphone Outputs Maximum Output150 mW /Channel at 60 Headphone Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion<0.01% (Bandwidth 20 Hz – 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unweighted)Line Outputs Connection Type1/4″ TRS, BalancedLine Outputs Maximum Output Level+18 dBuLine Outputs Output Impedance100 OhmsMain And Line Outputs Dynamic Range>108 dB (A-wtd)

Hardware

Digital Audio USB Recording PortUSB 2.0