StudioLive® AR8 USB 8-channel hybrid mixers make it simple to mix and record live shows, studio productions, band rehearsals, podcasts, and much more. This is a musician’s mixer: lightweight, versatile, feature-rich, and packed with analog connections and digital tools, yet easy to learn and use. Mix with PreSonus’® famous Class A preamps and three-band EQ. Create multitrack recordings and fly in backing tracks with a 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB 2.0 digital audio interface. Record and playback in stereo with the integrated SD™ digital recorder. Stream program music wirelessly, using onboard Bluetooth® connectivity. Compact and road-ready, StudioLive AR mixers provide a superior all-in-one solution for mixing and recording your performances.

• 8-channel mixer
• 2 mono and 2 stereo channels, each with:
  • Level knob
  • Pan
  • Mute
  • PFL solo
• 1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 7/8)
• 1 monitor bus with PFL solo
• 1 stereo effects bus
• 1 stereo effects return with:
  • Level knob
  • Dedicated monitor sends
  • Effects bypass footswitch jack

• 2 instrument inputs
• 8 balanced line inputs
• 4 balanced mic inputs with:
  • Class A microphone preamp
  • Global 48V phantom power
• Stereo Super Channel with:
  • Stereo RCA inputs
  • 1/8-inch stereo input
  • Switchable SD™/USB stereo playback
  • Bluetooth 4.1 input
• L/R XLR main outputs
• 1 Balanced TRS monitor output
• 1 Balanced TRS effects output
• L/R Control Room outputs with level control
• Headphone output with level control

• Highpass filter on every channel
• 3-band semi-parametric EQ (Channels 1-6)
• Stereo effects processor with 16 presets

• 8x4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 audio recording interface
  • Record every channel plus the main mix
• 2x2 SD recorder
  • Record main mix
  • Supports SD™ and SDHD™ formats up to 32 GB

• Capture™ recording software
• Studio One ® 3 Artist recording and production software (DAW)

• Internal power supply
• Standard IEC power connector

• Sturdy metal construction
• Rackmount kit optional