Presonus StudioLive AR12c

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Presonus StudioLive AR12c

Presonus

StudioLive AR12c

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 483358
Brand: Presonus
Model: StudioLive AR12c
Price: $548.90

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The AR12c is a seriously useful little mixer, especially for singer-songwriters, podcasters, or small bands needing a simple, all-in-one solution. It's got a surprisingly capable USB interface and the SD card recorder is a real time-saver for capturing ideas on the fly – a great entry point into more complex recording setups.

Product Description

  • Presonus StudioLive AR12c
  • 14-Channel Analogue Mixer with USB Audio Interface
  • 14 x 4 USB 2.0 (USB C) audio interface (24 Bit/96 kHz)
  • Multi-track recording on Mac and PC
  • SD card recorder/player with 24-bit/44.1 kHz (recording: WAV
  • playback: WAV and MP3)
  • Bluetooth 5.0 receiver
  • Eight microphone inputs (XLR) with class A microphone preamps
  • +48 V phantom power switchable
  • 12 balanced line inputs (four mono channels
  • four stereo channels)
  • Two instrument inputs (channels 1 and 2)
  • Channels 1 to 4 with parametric mid-range EQ and high-pass filter
  • Super Channel (channels 13/14) with various input options: RCA input (L/R)
  • 3.5 mm stereo jack socket
  • Switchable playback of Bluetooth sources and SD card or USB playback stream from computer
  • Main output L/R (XLR) with LED level indicator
  • Stereo headphone output
  • Digital effects (16 presets)
  • System requirements: Mac OS X 10.11 or later / Win 7
  • 8 and 10
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 381 x 397 x 89 mm
  • Weight: 5.4 kg
  • Includes Presonus Studio One Pro (Download)
PROS
  • • Excellent class-A mic preamps deliver clean, low-noise performance.
  • • The integrated USB interface simplifies recording directly to your computer.
  • • Super Channel offers flexible input routing for diverse sources.
  • • SD card recorder provides a convenient backup and standalone recording option.
CONS
  • • EQ is basic; lacks the finesse of more premium consoles.
  • • Build quality is adequate, but the chassis feels somewhat plasticky.
  • • Limited headroom on some channels when pushing the preamps hard.

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Key Features

Channels 14
Aux Sends 3
EQ Bands 4 (plus high-pass filter)
Fader Type Short-throw
Connections XLR, TRS, RCA, 3.5mm, USB-C, SD card slot
Weight 14.3 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

They're quite respectable for the price range, offering a clean, relatively transparent sound, but lack the subtle character and dynamic range of premium preamps.
It's suitable for smaller gigs and rehearsals, but the limited headroom and lack of advanced routing options would restrict its use for larger, more demanding live applications.
The Bluetooth is fine for background music or playback, but latency can be a factor for live performance, so wired connections are always preferred for critical audio.

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