GEARREVIEW
BY MITCH BOHANNON
StudioLive AR12 USB by PreSonus
KEY FEATURES
Analog Mixing and Digital
Recoridng in one simple
device
The Super Channel allows
for multiple inputs at once
including Bluetooth
Built In Stereo Digital Effects
The ability to record directly into the computer
not have a built-in preamp. Expected options
will make podcasting, archiving, and sharing all
are included on each channel like, 3-band
teaching for the student ministry a breeze! As
semi-parametric EQ, hi-pass filter, pan, mute,
well, there is an option to record directly onto
PFL soloing, and overall 48v phantom power.
an SD card.
For signal outputs, I’m looking at L/R XLR
The AR12 has 14 channels with eight
mains, two 1/4” AUX sends, two control room
microphone preamps, 12 line inputs, and a
outputs (stereo TRS, plus headphone), two
Super Channel. The super channel allows
TRS monitor outputs, and a dedicated effects
you to connect up to four stereo analog and
bus with TRS output. The unit covers all the
digital sources at once. This includes RCA
bases with the added PreSonus bonuses, and
inputs (like DVD player), 1/8” stereo input (like
I’m totally pleased. Added bonus, the manual is
a smartphone), USB/SD Card Return (from the
easy to read and creative!
computer or what you’ve recorded on the SD
card), and the Bluetooth connection. Channels
1 and 2 have a unique input option of XLR, Line,
or Instrument (marked by a guitar icon). With
this instrument option engaged, the channel is
ready to receive guitar or bass signal that does
PRICE
AR12 Street Price $499
AR16 $599
AR8 $399
CONTACT
PreSonus.com
I’m in the exhausting final few weeks before
moving into a new building. All of my install
cables have drywall dust covering them, and
my team and I have been working hard in the
sanctuary. In addition to the main venue, I’m
setting up a sound system for the children’s
area and the student ministry area. In order
to save money, I’m piecing together some
equipment from the building we are leaving,
however, I need a new mixer for the student
ministry. I’ve been a fan of PreSonus for a long
time. I trust the product, I’ve toured the facility,
and I know several of the guys out there… They
really know their stuff! I recently got wind of the
new StudioLive AR USB-series Hybrid mixers
coming out, so I ordered the AR12 for our
student’s system, and I’m really excited about it
and have been telling Caleb Moss, our student
pastor, all about it!
The two useful features that jumped out at
me first were the ability to record all channels
direct via USB with Capture and a dedicated
Bluetooth channel. With that Bluetooth channel,
Caleb can play audio from his phone or any
device and have it controlled from the board.
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Nov Dec 2016
WorshipMusician.com