PreSonus StudioLive AR8 USB

PreSonus StudioLive AR8 USB

9.7

Sound Quality

9.9/10

Design

10.0/10

Easy Setup

9.2/10

Versatility

10.0/10

Price

9.6/10

Pros

  • 8-channel mixer
  • 2 mono and 2 stereo channels, each with: Level knob Pan Mute PFL solo
  • 1 monitor bus with PFL solo
  • 4 balanced mic inputs with: Class A microphone preamp Global 48V phantom power
  • 2x2 SD recorder Record main mix Supports SD™ and SDHD™ formats up to 32 GB

Cons

  • A tad complex for the non-experienced

I don’t see many other Podcast sites talking about the new line of PreSonus Studio Live mixers. They’re missing the boat!

StudioLive® AR8 USB 8-channel hybrid mixers make it simple to mix and record live shows, studio productions, podcasts, and much more. This is a podcasters’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.  Record 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.