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Presonus StudioLive AR12c - Audio Recording Made Easy!
Don’t be fooled: The StudioLive AR12c may look like a typical analog mixer, but it’s specially designed for recording. Featuring a top-notch analog frontend, eight XMAX mic preamps with high gain reserves, and a USB-C-compatible 14x4 USB 2.0 audio interface with 24-bit/96 kHz, this hybrid design lets you easily record and simultaneously mix studio productions and live shows through a single, intuitive console.
With additional features like a musical 3-band analog EQ, mic/line boost for low-level vintage synthesizers and broadcast mics, a brand-new digital effects section with lush reverbs and rich delays, Bluetooth technology, a stereo SD recorder, and more, it presents itself as a powerful, modern recording system for music and digital content production.
A Fully Equipped Audio Interface
The StudioLive AR12c audio interface enables high-resolution mixing and recording at up to 96 kHz. Record any of the 12 inputs as well as the main mix to gain even more recording options. Play back up to four streams for monitoring already recorded tracks — plus a click track.
Eight acclaimed XMAX mic preamps provide the necessary gain reserves to capture even the subtlest details without added noise. The analog mixer frontend allows intuitive connection of your gear to your computer and enables quick, intuitive monitor mix creation. Thanks to a USB-C-compatible port, your StudioLive AR12c audio interface works with virtually any computer.
The Channel That Does It All — Even Bluetooth!
The unique Super Channel can handle four stereo sources simultaneously, making it easy to integrate consumer devices into your studio workflow. Connect a turntable to the RCA inputs, use the 3.5 mm stereo input to plug in your smartphone, or skip the cable and connect wirelessly via Bluetooth technology.
You can also switch between a stereo playback stream from your computer and playback from the built-in SD recorder, allowing you to easily add bumpers and sound effects to your podcast in real time or practice live along with your favorite tracks.
A Comprehensive Recording Solution for Studio and Stage
Thanks to the seamless integration of the StudioLive AR12c audio interface and analog mixer into current recording applications, nothing stands in the way of your creativity.
With PreSonus Capture live recording software, you can record multitrack live performances with a single click. Create complete studio productions with our award-winning DAW Studio One Artist. With the two professional recording applications included with the StudioLive AR12c, you can start recording right out of the box.
Stereo Recording Without a Computer
Imagine rehearsing with your band and wanting to record your session for later review. Or maybe you’re in the middle of a songwriting session and want to capture your creative ideas as quickly as possible. Either way — with the StudioLive AR12c’s SD recorder, you’ve got every situation covered.
Insert an SD/SDHC card and you can record your main mix to listen back later. You’ll never lose a great song idea or a fantastic guitar solo. Want to record mobile interviews for your podcast? Leave the computer at home and record directly to the SD card.
Latency-Free Effects
Monitoring with reverb and delay helps you make better recordings. Every singer or guitarist will tell you they feel more comfortable tracking with a touch of reverb. With the StudioLive AR12c mixer’s internal effects processor, you can add high-quality reverb, delay, or chorus effects to any channel for a professional monitor mix.
Like what you hear in your headphones? Record the main mix plus the effects mix — with or without the dry channels — to blend with your multitrack recording. Experiment freely with these sources during post-production.
All the Connections You Need, Where You Expect Them
The StudioLive AR12c is equipped with all the connections and controls required for mixing and recording in the studio and on stage. Each of the four mono and stereo channels features a musical 3-band EQ plus one of the famous PreSonus XMAX mic preamps. Two separate monitor mixes with balanced outputs provide your musicians with the tailored mix they need.
The USB-C-compatible port ensures your StudioLive AR12c audio interface remains the heart of your studio for years to come. With high-resolution 96 kHz recording, a wide range of connections, and an intuitive workflow, the StudioLive AR12c is the perfect recording and mixing solution for music and digital content production.
12-Channel USB-C-Compatible Audio Interface / Analog Mixer / Stereo SD Recorder!
Features
Recording
- 14x4 USB 2.0 (via USB-C port) audio interface with 24-bit/96 kHz
- Record all channels and the main mix
- 2x2 SD recorder for recording the main mix
- Supports SD and SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB
Mixing
- 14-channel analog mixer
- 8 balanced microphone inputs with Class-A mic preamps
- 2 insert points
- 2 instrument/line inputs
- 12 balanced line inputs:
- 4 mono
- 4 stereo pairs - Stereo Super Channel (channel 7/8) with Bluetooth 5.0 input, RCA inputs, 3.5 mm stereo jack input, and stereo playback from SD card/USB
- 4 mono and 4 stereo channels with level control plus controls for panning, PFL solo switch, high-pass filter, and a semi-parametric 3-band EQ
- 2 monitor buses with dedicated channel sends, AFL solo switch, and balanced TRS output
- L/R control room outputs with volume control
- Headphone output with volume control
Signal Processing
- High-pass filter on every channel
- Quasi-parametric 3-band EQ with parametric mid band on every mono channel
- Semi-parametric 3-band EQ on every stereo channel
- Stereo effects processor with 16 presets, dedicated sends and returns, and bypass footswitch connection
- Mic/line boost on stereo channels for low-level input sources and hi-fi devices
Included Software
- Capture software for multitrack live recording
- Studio One Artist recording and production software (DAW)
- Studio Magic Plug-In Suite
System Requirements
- Mac:
- macOS 10.11 or later (64-bit only)
- Intel Core 2 Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended) - Windows:
- Windows 7 (SP1 + platform update), Windows 8.1 x64, or Windows 10 x64
- Intel Core 2 Duo (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended) - Mac & Windows systems:
- 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
- 30 GB hard drive space (Studio One)
- Internal or external 7200 RPM hard drive strongly recommended
- Monitor with resolution of 1366 x 768 (higher resolution monitor recommended)
Technical Data
- Power supply: Internal power supply
- Standard IEC power connector
- Robust metal housing
- 60 mm faders
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 381 x 397 x 89 mm
- Weight: 5.4 kg
Scope of delivery
- 1 x Presonus StudioLive AR12c
- 1 x Software bundle
Suitable accessories (Not included in the delivery.)
Specification
- Product number 00066873
- Inputs 3.5mm Stereo-Klinke, 6.3mm Klinke, Bluetooth, Cinch / RCA, XLR
- additional FX Yes
- Colour Black
- Outputs 6.3mm Klinke, USB, XLR
- Number of microphone inputs 8
Reviews
Questions about product
Question by Thomas Schwarzkopf on 24.03.2022
Is there specific data on frequency response, distortion etc?
Answer by Musikhaus Kirstein:
https://www.presonus.com/produkte/de/StudioLive-AR12c/spezifikationen
Question by Helmut König on 18.08.2020
Hello!
I have the following questions. 1. can the effects also be put on the Phones output thus on the headphones? 2. can only one effect type be put on all channels or can e.g. an echo be put on channel 1 and a delay etc. on channel 2? 3. if I understood it correctly, effects can be put on the Aux. Effects can be put on the Aux. outputs. Can separate effects be placed on each aux?
Many thanks in advance.
Helmi
Answer by Musikhaus Kirstein:
With consoles of this size, the complete mix is still output to both the main and the headphones. With this console, the FX section is also global, which means that the FX controls on the channels control how much of the signal goes to the FX section. In the section itself you select which effect should go over it. Therefore only either Reverb or Delay works. AUX 1 and 2 are also suitable for send effects.
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