The StudioLive AR12 USB from PreSonus is a 14-channel hybrid performance and recording mixer well suited for a variety of applications including mixing and recording live shows, studio productions, band rehearsals, podcasts, and more. The mixer is packed with analog connections and digital tools that are powerful, yet easy to learn and use. The mixer features Class-A preamps and 3-band EQ.
The StudioLive AR12 offers recording with or without a computer. Multitrack record and fly in backing tracks with its 24-bit/96 kHz, USB2.0 audio interface or record and playback a stereo mix with the integrated SD digital recorder. Additionally, the mixer features a Super Channel, which allows you to connect four stereo analog and digital sources at once, enabling the mixer to be used with high-tech devices including smartphones and tablets for wireless Bluetooth streaming. The StudioLive AR12 ships with a power cord, USB cable, Studio One 3 Artist production software, and Capture recording software.
Channels and Buses
14-channel mixer
4 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with:
60 mm level fader
Pan
Mute
PFL solo
1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 13/14)
2 monitor buses with PFL solo
1 stereo effects bus
1 stereo effects return with:
60 mm master fader
Dedicated monitor sends
Effects bypass footswitch jack
Inputs and Outputs
2 instrument inputs
12 balanced line inputs
2 unbalanced inserts
8 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
2 balanced TRS monitor outputs
1 balanced TRS effects output
L/R Control Room outputs with level control
Headphone output with level control
Signal Processing
High-pass filter on every channel
Mono channels: 3-band semi-parametric EQ with sweepable mid-band
Stereo channels: 3-band semi-parametric EQ
Stereo effects processor with 16 presets
Recording Options
14x4 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 SDHC 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
60 mm level fader
Rackmount kit included
Features
Channels and Buses
14-channel mixer
4 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with:
60 mm level fader
Pan
Mute
PFL solo
1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 13/14)
2 monitor buses with PFL solo
1 stereo effects bus
1 stereo effects return with:
60 mm master fader
Dedicated monitor sends
Effects bypass footswitch jack
Inputs and Outputs
2 instrument inputs
12 balanced line inputs
2 unbalanced inserts
8 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
2 balanced TRS monitor outputs
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
Mono channels: 3-band semi-parametric EQ with sweepable mid-band
Stereo channels: 3-band semi-parametric EQ
Stereo effects processor with 16 presets
Recording Options
14x4 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 SDHC™ formats up to 32 GB
Integrated Software
Capture™ recording software
Studio One ® 3 Artist recording and production software (DAW)
