Built by musicians, for musicians.

StudioLive AR12 USB 14-channel hybrid mixers make it simple to mix and record live shows, studio productions, band rehearsals, podcasts, and much more. This is a musician’s mixer: lightweight, versatile, feature-rich, and packed with analog connections and digital tools, yet easy to learn and use. Mix with PreSonus famous Class A preamps and three-band EQ. Create multitrack recordings and fly in backing tracks with a 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB 2.0 digital audio interface. Record and playback in stereo with the integrated SD digital recorder. Stream program music wirelessly, using onboard Bluetooth. Compact and road-ready, StudioLive AR mixers provide a superior all-in-one solution for mixing and recording your performances.

StudioLive AR12 USB 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)