PreSonus has released the StudioLive AR USB-series of hybrid mixers for live performance and studio use. The series comprises the 18-channel StudioLive AR16 USB, 14-channel StudioLive AR12 USB and eight-channel StudioLive AR8 USB.

StudioLive AR USB mixers are equipped with a Mac- and Windows-compatible, 96kHz/24-bit, USB 2.0 audio interface and is bundled with Capture live-recording software and Studio One 3 Artist DAW production software.

Compact and road-ready, StudioLive AR USB mixers offer all connectivity and features needed to mix and record live, in the studio, and in rehearsal, including class-A mic preamps; instrument and line inputs; semi-parametric three-band EQ; and an internal stereo effects processor, providing an all-in-one solution for mixing and recording performances.

All models are equipped with an onboard stereo SD recorder that will record the main mix without a computer. The SD recorder will play up to 32GB of MP3 and WAV files without a computer.

StudioLive AR USB mixers also feature the PreSonus Super Channel, which allows audio to be played from four stereo sources simultaneously from unbalanced RCA inputs. Bluetooth 4.1 allows pairing of a smartphone with StudioLive AR USB mixers for wireless access to a music library or backing tracks.

All models are available immediately. MAP/street prices are: StudioLive AR16 USB US$599.95; StudioLive AR12 USB US$499.95; and StudioLive AR8 USUSB $399.95.

More: www.presonus.com