Description

Building upon the success of the original Studiolive AR12 USB, the PreSonus StudioLive AR12c 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. Updates to the AR12c include a USB Type-C connection, Bluetooth 5.0, and a refresh to the design and layout. The mixer is packed with analog connections and digital tools that are powerful, yet easy to learn and use. The mixer features XMAX Class-A preamps and 3-band EQs.

The StudioLive AR12c offers recording with or without a computer. Multitrack record and fly in backing tracks with its 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB 2.0 Type-C 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 AR12c 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 aux buses with PFL solo
  • 1 stereo effects bus
  • 1 stereo effects return with:
    • 60mm 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 Aux 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 channels 1-4
  • +10 dB switch for channels 5/6-11/12
  • 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

  • 14×4 24-bit / 96 kHz, USB 2.0 Type-C audio recording interface
    • Record every channel plus the Main Mix
  • 2×2 SD recorder
    • Record main mix
    • Supports SD and SDHC formats up to 32 GB

Integrated Software

  • Capture recording software
  • Includes Studio Magic Plug-in Suite with Maag Audio EQ 2, SPL Attacker, Arturia instruments and more
  • Includes Studio One 3 Artist software (DAW)

Power

  • Internal power supply
  • Standard IEC power connector

Physical

  • Sturdy metal construction
  • 60mm level fader
  • Optional rackmount kit and carrying backpack available (not included)