PreSonus SLMAR12 Overview

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:

1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 13/14)

2 monitor buses with PFL solo

1 stereo effects bus

1 stereo effects return

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

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

60 mm level fader

Rackmount kit included