StudioLive ARc-Series ™ Audio Interface/Analog Mixer/Stereo SD Recorder Owner’s Manual ® www.presonus.
Table of Contents 1 Overview — 1 5 Connecting to a Computer — 19 1.1 Introduction — 1 5.1 Installation for Windows — 19 1.2 About This Manual — 1 1.3 What is in the Box — 2 1.4 What is in your My PreSonus Account — 2 2 Getting Started — 3 2.1 Level-Setting Procedure — 3 3 Hookup — 5 3.1 Connections and Controls — 5 3.2 3.1.1 Inputs — 5 3.1.2 Outputs — 6 3.1.3 Rear Panel Connections — 7 Channel Controls — 7 3.2.1 3.3 The Super Channel — 9 3.3.1 3.4 3.
6.4 Recording a Session in Capture — 44 6.5 Importing and Exporting Audio Files — 45 6.6 6.5.1 Importing Audio Files into Capture — 45 6.5.2 Export Audio Files — 46 Mixing Your Capture Sessions — 47 6.6.1 Exporting Your Final Mix to an Audio File — 47 6.6.2 Mixing a Capture 2 Session in Studio One — 47 6.6.3 Mixing a Capture 2 Session in a Different Recording Application — 47 6.7 Capture 2 Key Commands — 49 7 Studio One Artist Quick Start — 50 7.1 Installation and Authorization — 50 7.
1 1.1 Overview Introduction 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Thank you for purchasing a PreSonus® StudioLive™ ARc-series audio interface analog mixer, the world’s most advanced analog recording system. PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed the StudioLive ARc-series mixers utilizing highgrade components to ensure optimum performance. Loaded with high-headroom XMAX microphone preamplifiers; a built-in USB-C™ compatible USB 2.
1 1.3 Overview What is in the Box StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual What is in the Box 1.3 In addition to this manual, your StudioLive package contains the following: • PreSonus StudioLive AR16c, AR12c, or AR8c Audio Interface / Analog Mixer / Stereo SD Recorder • 6-foot (1.8-meter), USB cable • IEC power cord • Rack ear mounting kit (AR16c only. AR8c and AR12c rack ear mounting kits sold separately) ® www.presonus.
2 2.1 2 Getting Started Level-Setting Procedure StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Getting Started Before you begin, here are a few general rules of thumb: • Always turn down the Main, Control Room, and Phones level controls before making connections. • Before plugging or unplugging a microphone while other channels are active, mute the channel to which you are connecting. • Channel levels should be set on or near the “U” mark whenever possible.
2 2.1 Getting Started Level-Setting Procedure 6. StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual If your microphone requires phantom power, engage the 48V button on your StudioLive ARc mixer. 7. Turn on your amplifier or powered monitors. 8. Speak or sing into your microphone at approximately the same volume you expect during the performance. 9. Turn the trim knob on Channel 1 clockwise while watching the signal indicator.
3 3.1 Hookup Connections and Controls 3 Hookup 3.1 Connections and Controls StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 3.1.1 Inputs Microphone Inputs. Your StudioLive ARc-series mixer is equipped with high-gain XMAX microphone preamplifiers for use with all types of microphones. 48-volt Phantom Power. The StudioLive ARc mixers provide global 48V phantom power for all microphone inputs.
3 3.1 Hookup Connections and Controls StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Ring (In) Tip (Return) Tip (Out) Insert-connector wiring: Tip Ring (Send) (Return) From processor output Tip (Send) Tip = send (output to inserted device) Ring = return (input from inserted device) Sleeve = common ground To mixer channel insert To processor input 3.1.2 Outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Main. The StudioLive ARc-series mixers feature with XLR main outputs. 2. Control Room.
3 3.2 Hookup Channel Controls StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 3.1.3 Rear Panel Connections USB-C™ compatible connection. Use this port to connect your StudioLive ARcseries mixer to a USB port on your computer when using the mixer as an audio interface. See Section 5 for further information. Your StudioLive ARc mixer is a USB 2.0 device and is compatible with nearly all USB connections. Power-input. Plug in the provided IEC power cable here. Power switch.
3 3.2 Hookup Channel Controls StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 8. Low shelving EQ gain control. Sets the level of the lowband center frequency (100 Hz) from -15 to +15 dB. Power User Tip: A low shelving EQ is like a bass-control knob on a stereo. In this mode, the Center Frequency control selects the shelving frequency. 9. Aux sends. These are the level controls for each channel to the corresponding aux mix. The AR16c and AR12c provide two aux mixes, and the AR8c provides one Aux mix. See Section 3.
3 3.3 3.3 Hookup The Super Channel StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual The Super Channel 1 2 Each StudioLive ARc-series mixer features a unique Super Channel that allows you to connect several analog and digital sources at once so you can get the most out of your mixer. 1. RCA inputs. These unbalanced inputs allow you to connect a stereo line-level device, such as a Blu-ray player or karaoke machine. 2. 1/8-inch stereo input.
3 3.4 Hookup Aux Buses StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 3.4.1 Monitor Bus Controls 1. AFL button. This button will solo the aux bus to the aux outputs after the fader. 1 2 Power User Tip: Using this control to listen in on a performer’s monitor mix can be a great way to quickly dial in just the right amount of each signal and get to a great monitor mix more quickly. 2. Mute button. This button will mute or unmute its aux bus.
3 3.5 3.5 Hookup Internal FX Bus StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Internal FX Bus Each StudioLive ARc-series mixer is equipped with an internal effects processor with 16 effects presets. This section will cover each preset, as well as how to add and use effects in your mix. 3.5.1 Effects Presets To select an effects preset, simply turn the encoder until the desired preset number is displayed and press the encoder. Preset Descriptions and Uses No.
3 3.5 Hookup Internal FX Bus StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 3.5.2 Internal FX Bus Return The internal FX return allows you to adjust the amount of the effects output you would like in your main and monitor mixes. 1 1. Aux sends. These are the level controls for the effects output in each aux mix. The AR16c and AR12c provide two aux mixes; the AR8c provides one aux mix. See Section 3.4.2 for more information on creating aux mixes. 2. Balance.
3 3.5 Hookup Internal FX Bus StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 3. Use the FX send controls on each channel the same way that you use the faders to set the output level to your main mix. The higher a channel’s level is in the effects mix, the more processed (“wetter”) it will sound. Let’s say that you are using reverb to liven up a relatively dead room.
3 3.6 3.6 Hookup Master Section Controls StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Master Section Controls 1 2 1. USB 1-2 Send. By default, the main mix can be recorded to your computer on the last USB send pair (17-18 / 13-14 / 7-8). If you are only recording the main mix on your computer, engaging the USB 1-2 Send button will simplify setup in most situations. Note: When this button is enabled, Channels 1 and 2 cannot be recorded individually, although they will still be a part of the Main mix. 2.
3 3.7 Hookup Typical Band Setup Diagram StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 3. Phones knob. Adjusts the overall level of the headphone output. 3.
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4 4.1 4 SD Recording and Playback SD Recording StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual SD Recording and Playback StudioLive ARc-series mixers are equipped with an onboard stereo SD recorder that allows you to record the main mix as a stereo WAV file to any FAT16formatted SD card or FAT32-formatted SDHC card. You can also load stereo WAV and MP3 files onto an SD or SDHC card to play audio during a show. 4.1 SD Recording This section explains on how to record the main mix as a stereo WAV file: 1.
4 4.2 4.2 SD Recording and Playback SD Playback StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual SD Playback Playing files from the SD card is a great way to listen to a performance right away, and it can be useful during a performance. SD cards can be preloaded with backing tracks for performance or rehearsal. Or load an SD card with your favorite break music and never be caught without the right adapter or cable again. To play audio from your SD recorder: 1.
5 5.1 5 Connecting to a Computer Installation for Windows StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Connecting to a Computer Connecting your StudioLive ARc mixer to your computer is quick and easy. For Mac users, just connect your mixer to a free USB connection on your computer and you’re ready to go. For Windows users, you must first install Universal Control. This will install both the ASIO/WDM driver and the control panel for your StudioLive ARc-series mixers.
5 5.1 Connecting to a Computer Installation for Windows StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 5.1.1 Universal Control (Windows only) Sample Rate. Changes the sample rate. You can set the sample rate to 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96 kHz. A higher sample rate will increase the fidelity of the recording but will increase the file size and the amount of system resources necessary to process the audio. Safe Mode. Adjusts the Input Buffer Size.
5 5.1 Connecting to a Computer Installation for Windows StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual From Universal Control, you can enable or disable Loopback and pick the streams on which the loopback audio will be recorded. When Loopback is enabled and “Merge Loopback with 1/2” is selected, the audio from another application will be recorded with the audio source connected to analog inputs 1 and 2 on your StudioLive ARc-series mixer. Media Player Web Browser Etc.
5 5.1 Connecting to a Computer Installation for Windows StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 5.1.3 Using the StudioLive for System Sound Click on the small speaker icon in the bottom right corner of the screen and select “Playback Devices.” Select StudioLive ARc playback channels 1/2. This will route your system audio to the USB return on the Super Channel of your mixer. Select “Set Default” at the bottom of the screen and click OK.
5 5.2 5.2 Connecting to a Computer Installation for macOS StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Installation for macOS The StudioLive ARc mixers are class compliant audio devices in macOS. No installation is required. Just connect your mixer to a free USB connection 5.2.1 Using the StudioLive for System Sound You can configure your StudioLive ARc-series mixer as the audio interface for computer system audio (for iTune playback, Skype, etc.) from the System Preferences menu. 1.
5 5.3 5.3 Connecting to a Computer Using the StudioLive with Popular Audio Applications StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Using the StudioLive with Popular Audio Applications Below are basic driver-setup instructions for several popular audio applications. Complete setup instructions for PreSonus Studio One Artist and a brief tutorial on its features are located in Section 7 of this manual. Steinberg Cubase 4+ 1. Launch Cubase. 2. Go to Devices | Device Setup. 3.
5 5.4 Connecting to a Computer Digital Sends and Returns StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Avid Pro Tools 9+ 1. Launch Pro Tools. 2. Got to Setup | Hardware and select PreSonus StudioLive ARc from the Peripherals list. Click OK. 3. Go to Setup | Playback Engine and select PreSonus FireStudio from the menu at the top of the window. Click OK. Cakewalk Sonar 6+ 1. Launch Sonar. 2. Go to Options | Audio... and click on the Advanced tab. 3. Change the Driver Mode to “ASIO.” 4. Click the “OK” button. 5.
5 5.4 Connecting to a Computer Digital Sends and Returns StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 5.4.2 Digital Returns The last two stereo channels on the StudioLive ARc mixers are hard-coded to receive two stereo digital returns. Digital returns 1/2 are available on the Super Channel, Digital returns 3/4 are routed to the last stereo channel (AR8c: 7/8, AR12c: 13/14, and AR16c: 17/18).
6 6.1 6 Capture 2 Installation Instructions StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Capture 2 PreSonus® Capture™ 2.0 is a multitrack digital-audio recording application designed to make recording with StudioLive™ mixers quick and easy. With the look and feel of a digital multitrack hard-disk recorder, it is instantly familiar.
6 6.1 Capture 2 Installation Instructions 3. StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Once Capture has been copied to your hard drive, it is ready to use. Simply open your Application folder and double-click on the Capture 2 icon. 6.1.2 Windows The Windows installer for Capture 2 was designed with easy-to-follow onscreen instructions to make the installation process quick and simple. 1. When you launch the Capture.exe file, a Welcome Screen will launch.
6 6.2 6.2 Capture 2 Start Page StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Start Page You will be taken to the Start page when Capture 2 is launched. The Start page allows you to create a new Session, open a Session stored on your computer, view recent Sessions, and verify that your StudioLive is properly communicating with its driver. In addition, you can begin recording instantly by just clicking the Record Now button. 6.2.
6 6.2 Capture 2 Start Page StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 6.2.2 Creating a Session Below the Name Scheme fields, you will find the New Session button. Click on the New Session button to create an empty Session. Power User Tip: A Session is a Capture 2 file in which you record, arrange, and edit your audio files. Session files should not be confused with audio files. Think of a Capture 2 Session as you would a StudioLive scene.
6 6.2 Capture 2 Start Page StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Record Now! Clicking the Record Now button on the Start page will launch a new Session, arm all tracks for recording, and begin recording immediately. If you do not have any of the Name Scheme fields customized, your Session will be labeled with today’s date. 6.2.3 Open a Session The Capture 2 Start page provides two different ways to quickly open previous Sessions.
6 6.2 Capture 2 Start Page StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 6.2.5 Options Menu The Options button can be found just above the bottom of the Start page. This launches the Options menu. This menu can also be accessed from Capture>Options. It can also be accessed by clicking on the Options button on the Session page. The Options menu provides all the tools necessary to configure your Session preferences. Audio Options • Audio Device.
6 6.2 Capture 2 Start Page StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Timeline Sync Options • Timeline Sync Mode. Capture 2 features a Timeline Sync mode. This allows you to align the timeline in your recording Session to the time of day or to sync it to an external MIDI Time Code signal. This will also affect the timestamp information, which is written into the audio files. • No sync. The timeline will start at 0 and will display the length of your recording (in minutes and seconds only).
6 6.3 6.3 Capture 2 The Session Page StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual The Session Page Capture 2 features a single-window user interface so you don’t need to manage multiple windows and views. When a new Session is created, or an existing Session is opened, you will be taken to the Session page. This page contains all of the necessary tools to record and edit multitrack audio.
6 6.3 Capture 2 The Session Page StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 6.3.1 Track Column Along the left side of the Session page, you will find the Track column. The Track column contains a dedicated audio track for each audio input into Capture 2 from the StudioLive ARc mixer, plus a stereo audio track to record the main mix. Track Naming. To name a track, double-click on the default name to open a textedit box. Enter the name you would like to use and hit Enter.
6 6.3 Capture 2 The Session Page StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Session Lock. The Record Lock button prevents the recording from accidentally being stopped by an errant press of the space bar. Session Lock is automatically enabled when Capture starts recording. It can be defeated by simply clicking on it. Power User Tip: Markers can still be edited and dropped while Session Lock is enabled. Return to Zero. Returns the playback cursor to the beginning of the Session. Previous Marker.
6 6.3 Capture 2 The Session Page StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual • Click inside the Timeline Ruler at any point in time and drag down or up to zoom in or out. • In the lower left-hand corner of the Edit window, you will find the vertical-zoom controls. These controls increase or decrease the height of the tracks and audio files. Scrolling To scroll left and right through time in your Session, click-and-drag the horizontal scroll bar near the bottom of the Edit window.
6 6.3 Capture 2 The Session Page StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 6.3.6.1 Arrow Tool This is the default tool for access to most functions. Click on the Arrow tool button or press [number 1] on the keyboard to select the Arrow tool. The Arrow tool can be used for the following purposes: Move an Event. To move an audio event using the Arrow tool, click anywhere on the event and drag left, right, up, or down. Dragging the event left or right will move the event backward or forward in time.
6 6.3 Capture 2 The Session Page StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Size an Event. Events can be thought of as windows into audio files and musical performances, where what you see is what you hear. You can resize events to make them shorter or longer so that only a portion of the audio or musical data is seen and heard. To size any event using the Arrow tool, float the mouse to the left or right edge of the event to reveal the Sizing tool.
6 6.3 Capture 2 The Session Page StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Release the mouse button when the box is drawn over the range of the events you wish to select. The range you have selected is now treated as a single, consolidated event.
6 6.3 Capture 2 The Session Page StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual • Paste: Once a selection is cut or copied, press [Ctrl]/[Cmd]+V on the keyboard to paste the selection or select Edit>Paste. The selection will be pasted to the current playback-cursor position, or to the beginning of the track from which the selection originated if the playback cursor is not currently set anywhere. 6.3.6.6 Looping To loop the playback of any range of your Capture 2 Session, do one of the following: • Loop Selection.
6 6.3 Capture 2 The Session Page StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 6.3.7 Meter Bridge Capture 2 provides input and output metering when a track is being recorded or played back. These peak-style meters at the bottom of the Session page feature clip indicators for each input into Capture 2 from the StudioLive ARc-series mixer. Record Arm. Below each meter, you will find another Record Arm button. This button provides the same functionality as the Record Arm button in the Track column. See Section 6.3.
6 6.3 Capture 2 The Session Page StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual The Marker List. The Marker List button is located above the editing tools on the right side of the Session page. Clicking on the button will open the Marker List, which provides an overview of every marker in your Session and offers an easier way to quickly name markers and move them around your Session. 6.3.8.1 Inserting, Naming, Deleting, and Moving Markers Marker Lane. Adding/Deleting Markers.
6 6.4 Capture 2 Recording a Session in Capture StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 6.3.8.2 Navigating Markers It is possible to quickly jump the playback cursor between markers in the Marker Lane. Jumping to markers during playback allows quick comparisons between different sections of your Session. To navigate to a previous marker, do one of the following: • Click on the Previous Marker button in the transport. • Press [B] on the keyboard, to jump to the previous marker.
6 6.5 6.5 Capture 2 Importing and Exporting Audio Files StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Importing and Exporting Audio Files 6.5.1 Importing Audio Files into Capture It is possible to import WAV and AIFF audio files into your Session. 1. To import an audio file, select Import Audio File from the Session menu, or [Ctrl]/[Cmd]+I on the keyboard, to open the Import File menu. 2. Browse to the desired file and click on it to select it. 3. Click on Open to import the file into your Session. 4.
6 6.5 Capture 2 Importing and Exporting Audio Files StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 6.5.2 Export Audio Files To export audio from your Session in Capture 2, navigate to Session/Export Tracks, or press [Ctrl]/[Cmd]+E on the keyboard to open the Export to Tracks menu. Location. In the top section of the Export Tracks menu, select a location and name for the audio file. Click on the Browse button to choose a file location.
6 6.6 Capture 2 Mixing Your Capture Sessions StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Options. The bottom section of the Export Tracks menu has several options that will affect how files are created: • Export Session will export the entire range of your Session to the furthest point in time that any audio event on a track extends. • Export Between Each Marker will export separate files for each range between the markers in the Marker Lane.
6 6.6 Capture 2 Mixing Your Capture Sessions StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Name the file as usual, and choose OpenTL (*.tl) in the Save As Type selection box. Click on Save to save your Session as an OpenTL document and confirm the command by clicking Yes in the confirmation window. This file will be placed by default in your Session folder and will not overwrite the original Capture 2 Session file. Note that the OpenTL format will not save your markers.
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7 7.1 7 Studio One Artist Quick Start Installation and Authorization StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Studio One Artist Quick Start All PreSonus professional recording products come with Studio One Artist recording and production software. Whether you are about to record your first album or your fiftieth, Studio One Artist provides you with all of the tools necessary to capture and mix a great performance.
7 7.2 Studio One Artist Quick Start Setting Up Studio One StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual • Windows users: Launch the Studio One Artist installer and follow the onscreen instructions. • Mac users: Drag the Studio One Artist application into the Applications folder on your Mac hard drive. Authorizing Studio One When Studio One is launched for the first time on your computer, it will communicate with your My PreSonus account and verify your registration.
7 7.2 Studio One Artist Quick Start Setting Up Studio One StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 7.2.1 Configuring Audio Devices 1. In the middle of the Start page, you will see the Setup area. Studio One Artist automatically scans your system for all available drivers and selects a driver. By default, it will choose a PreSonus driver if one is available. 2.
7 7.2 Studio One Artist Quick Start Setting Up Studio One StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 7.2.2 Configuring MIDI Devices From the External Devices window in Studio One Artist, you can configure your MIDI keyboard controller, sound modules, and control surfaces. This section will guide you through setting up your MIDI keyboard controller and sound modules. Please consult the Reference Manual located within Studio One for complete setup instructions for other MIDI devices.
7 7.2 Studio One Artist Quick Start Setting Up Studio One StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 2. Click the Add button. This will launch the Add Device window. 3. From the menu on the left, select your MIDI controller from the list of manufacturers and models. If you do not see your MIDI controller listed, select New Keyboard. At this point, you can customize the name of your keyboard by entering the manufacturer and device names. 4.
7 7.2 Studio One Artist Quick Start Setting Up Studio One StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 7. If this is the only keyboard that you will use to control your external synthesizers and virtual instruments, you should check the box next to Default Instrument Input. This will automatically assign your keyboard to control all MIDI devices in Studio One Artist. 8. Click OK.
7 7.3 Studio One Artist Quick Start Creating a New Song StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 2. Select your device in the menu on the left. If your device is not listed, select New Instrument. At this point you can customize the name of your keyboard by entering the manufacturer and device names. 3. Specify which MIDI channels will be used to communicate with this sound module. For most purposes, you should select all MIDI channels.
7 7.3 Studio One Artist Quick Start Creating a New Song StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 2. In the New Song window, name your Song and choose the directory in which you’d like it saved. From the Interfaces tab, you can select custom templates for your StudioLive ARc-series mixer that will set all configuration and I/O settings for you. The rest of section will describe creating a Song from an empty session. 3. Select Empty Song from the Templates list.
7 7.3 Studio One Artist Quick Start Creating a New Song StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 3. From the Inputs tab, you can enable any or all of the inputs on your StudioLive ARc mixer that you’d like to have available. We recommend that you create a mono input for each of the inputs on your interface. If you plan on recording in stereo, you should also create a few stereo inputs. You can give each input a custom name by simply clicking on the default name. Press the TAB key to edit the next name. 4.
7 7.3 Studio One Artist Quick Start Creating a New Song StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 7.3.2 Creating Audio and MIDI Tracks 1. In the upper left corner of the Arrange window, you will notice several buttons. The button furthest to the right is the Add Tracks button. Click on this button to open the Add Tracks window. 2. In the Add Tracks window, you can customize the track name and color, add a preset rack of effects, and set the physical source for the input and output of your audio tracks.
7 7.3 Studio One Artist Quick Start Creating a New Song StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 7.3.3 Recording an Audio Track 1. To begin recording, create an audio track from the Add Tracks window, set its input to Input 1 on your StudioLive ARc-series mixer, and connect a microphone to the same input. 2. Select Record Enable on the track. Turn up the Input 1 level on your audio interface while speaking/singing into the microphone. You should see the input meter in Studio One Artist react to the input.
7 7.3 Studio One Artist Quick Start Creating a New Song StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Drag-and-drop virtual instruments. To add a virtual instrument to you session, open the browser and click on the Instrument button. Select the instrument or one of its patches from the instrument browser and drag it into the Arrange view. Studio One Artist will automatically create a new track and load the instrument as the input. Drag-and-drop effects.
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8 8.4 8.4 Resources Technical Specifications StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Technical Specifications Microphone Preamp 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.
8 8.4 Resources Technical Specifications StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual Main, Control Room, Aux, and FX Outputs 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 Output Level (Control Room, Aux, 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 20~20 kHz, -1 dBFS, unwtd) < 0.
8 8.4 Resources Technical Specifications StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual SD Recorder 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 Sampling Rate (WAV) 44.1 kHz Bit Depth Recording: 24-bit, Playback: 16- and 24-bit Power Connector IEC Input Voltage Range 90 to 240 VAC Physical AR16c AR12c AR8c Length 15.
9 9.1 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting StudioLive™ ARc Series Owner’s Manual 9 Troubleshooting 9.1 Troubleshooting Please check the PreSonus Web site (www.presonus.com) regularly for software information and updates, firmware updates, and support documentation, including frequently asked questions. Online technical support is available from within your My PreSonus account. PreSonus telephone technical support is available to customers in the USA on Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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