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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
Condition Report
Ex-display unit. Comes with box, power supply, and SD Card.
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. |
