Computer system requirements:
Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for StudioLive AR12c.
macOS®
- macOS version 10.13 or later
- 200 MB storage space and 8 GB RAM for Universal Control (required for firmware updates)
- Available USB port
Windows®
- Windows 10 or later (64-Bit Only)
- 200 MB storage space and 8 GB RAM for Universal Control (required for firmware updates and low-latency ASIO support)
- Available USB port
The above are the hardware system requirements for this product.
DAW software and Operating System requirements vary.
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Technical Specifications
Microphone Preamp |
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|---|---|
| Type | XLR Female, Class A XMAX |
| Maximum Input level (unity gain) | +9 dBu ± 1.0 dB |
| Gain Control Range | 43 dB (+12 to +55 dB) |
| Frequency Response to Analog Outputs | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, + 0.5 / -1.5 dB |
| Frequency Response to USB (Direct) | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, + 0.5 / -1.5 dB |
| S / N Ratio to Outputs (+4 dBu) | 94 dB |
| THD + N (min. Gain, A-wtd) | <0.01% |
| Input Impedance | 1 kΩ |
| EIN (+55 dB gain, 150Ω input, 20 Hz-22 kHz, A-wtd) | Mono Channels: <128 dBu |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, +55 dB gain) | 65 dB |
| Phantom power | + 48V, ± 3V, Global |
Instrument Inputs |
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|---|---|
| Type | ¼” TS Female, Unbalanced, Hi-Z |
| Maximum Input Level (min. Gain, 1 [email protected]% THD + N) | +9 dBu ±1.0 dB |
| Gain Control Range | 43 dB, ±1 dB (+12 to +55 dB) |
| Frequency Response to Analog Outputs | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, + 0.5 / -1.5 dB |
| Frequency Response to USB (Direct) | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, + 0.5 / -1.5 dB |
| Dynamic Range (min. Gain, A-wtd) | > 105 dB |
| Dynamic Range (mid. Gain, unwtd) | > 108 dB |
| THD + N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd) | <0.01% |
| THD + N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd) | <0.01% |
| Input Impedance | > 1 MΩ |
Line Inputs |
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|---|---|
| Type | ¼” TRS Female, Balanced |
| Maximum Input Level (min. Gain, 1 [email protected]% THD + N) | +26 dBu ±1.0 dB |
| Gain Control Range |
Mono Channels: 40 dB, ± 1 dB (-5 to +35 dB) Stereo Channels: 0 dB or +10 dB (+10 dB Boost) |
| Frequency Response to Analog Outputs | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, + 0.5 / -1.5 dB |
| Frequency Response to USB (Direct) | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, + 0.5 / -1.5 dB |
| S / N Ratio to Analog Outputs (+4 dBu) | 85 dB |
| THD + N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-wtd) | <0.01% |
| Input Impedance (Balanced) | 10 kΩ |
Main, Control Room, Monitor, and FX Outputs |
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|---|---|
| Type (Main Outputs) | XLR Male, Impedance Balanced |
| Type (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs) | ¼” TRS Female, Balanced |
| Rated Output Level (Main Outputs) | +24 dBu, ±1.0 dB |
| Rated Outputs Level (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs) | +18 dBu |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, + 0.5/-1.5 dB |
| Dynamic Range (A-wtd) | > 108 dB |
| THD + N (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd) | <0.01% |
| Output Impedance | 100 Ω |
Headphone Output |
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|---|---|
| Type | ¼” TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced |
| Maximum Output Level | 150 mW / channel @ 60 Ω |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, + 0.5 / -1.5 dB |
| Dynamic Range (A-wtd) | >103 dB |
| THD + N (Bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd) | <0.01% |
System Crosstalk |
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|---|---|
| Input to Output (Ref = + 4dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd) | -90 dBu |
| Adjacent Channels (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unwtd) | -85 dBu |
Signal Level LED |
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|---|---|
| Signal | -30 dBFS (pre-EQ) |
| Clip | -3.0 dB before clip (pre or post-EQ) |
Channel EQ |
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|---|---|
| Low cut | 100 Hz, -18 dB/Octave |
| High Shelving | ±15 dB @ 10 kHz |
| Mid Peaking (Mono Channels) | ±15 dB @ 140 Hz to 3.5 kHz (variable) |
| Mid Peaking (Stereo Channels) | ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz |
| Mid-Band Q | Boost: 1.0, Cut: 2.5 |
| Low Shelving | ±15 dB @ 100 Hz |
Digital Audio |
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|---|---|
| Host interface | USB 2.0 |
| ADC Dynamic Range (Component) | 114 dB |
| ADC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-wtd, 48 kHz) | 105 dB |
| DAC Dynamic Range (Component) | 114 dB |
| DAC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-wtd, 48 kHz) | 105 dB |
| Signal-to-Noise (a-weighted) | -96 dB |
| Bit Depth | 24-bit |
| Internally Supported Sample Rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz |
| Jitter | <80 ps RMS (20 Hz - 20 kHz) |
| Jitter Attenuation | > 60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out) |
SD Recorder |
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|---|---|
| Supported Media Format | FAT16 formatted SD™ card, FAT32 formatted SDHC™ card |
| Media Storage Capacity | SD card: 2 GB; SDHC card: 32 GB |
| Recording File Format | Stereo WAV |
| Playback File Formats | Stereo WAV, MP3 (96-320 kbs, 32/44.1/48 kHz) |
| Sampling Rate (WAV) | 44.1 kHz |
| Bit Depth |
Recording: 24-bit Playback: 16- or 24-bit |
Power / Environmental |
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|---|---|
| Connector | IEC |
| Input Voltage Range | 90 to 240 VAC |
| Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature | 0˚ to 40˚ Celsius / 32˚ to 104˚ Fahrenheit |
Physical |
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|---|---|
| Height | 3.5” (89 mm) |
| Width (Chassis only) | 15" (381 mm) |
| Depth | 15.6” (397 mm) |
| Weight | 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) |
As a commitment to constant improvement, PreSonus ® Audio Electronics, Inc., reserves the right to change any specification stated herein, at any time, without notification.
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