Studio Live AR8 8 Channel Analogue Mixer 

The StudioLive AR8 USB provides a complete solution for mixing and recording, including a flexible array of inputs and outputs. In addition to an XLR mic input with Class A preamp, each of the two mono channels gives you a line input, low-cut filter, mute, pan, and solo with prefader listen. The stereo channels (Channels 3 through 6) provide the same core features but with left and right line inputs and a mic input only on the odd-numbered channel.

As a result, you can plug in mics, keyboards, and much more with the same types of controls found in larger mixing consoles. Phantom power can be enabled globally for use with condenser microphones; simply switch it off if you want to use dynamic mics. All channels feature three-band, semi-parametric EQ, giving you enough tone-shaping precision to make each instrument sound its best in the mix.

This is just part of the StudioLive AR’s assortment of connections; as you’ll discover in a moment, this mixer can accept signals from virtually any audio source!

Specifications:

Channels and Buses

• 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

Inputs and Outputs

• 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

Signal Processing

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

Recording Options

• 8×4 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 audio recording interface 
  • Record every channel plus the main mix
• 2×2 SD recorder 
  • Record main mix
  • Supports SD™ and SDHD™ formats up to 32 GB

Integrated Software

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

Power

• Internal power supply
• Standard IEC power connector

Physical

• Sturdy metal construction
• Rackmount kit optional