PreSonus StudioLive AR8 Review

Do you need an easy USB plug and play mixer for your radio station, podcast, or music rig? Then the PreSonus StudioLive AR8 mixing desk might be just what you’re looking for.

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Analog & Digital

The StudioLive AR8 is a hybrid mixer, so you get the best of both worlds with analog controls and a digital interface to manage your audio.

All together the AR8 has 8 channels with preamp and mono connections for things like condenser/dynamic microphones and musical instruments, so you can use it for your talk radio shows or music sessions.

Bluetooth Connection

One of the cool things about the PreSonus StudioLive AR8 mixer is it’s bluetooth capabilities. Hook up and play audio on any smart device like your Android phone, iPhone, or even tablet.

Easily manage audio from your phone on a dedicated channel. Control the volume, balance, and send it all to the SD card if you’re talking to a guest or playing music.

SD Card Recording

If you’re not able to hook up the AR8 mixer to a computer, then you can use the built-in stereo SD recorder. It lets you record the main mix directly into an SD card without having to go through a computer.

It’s ideal if you’re recorder music sessions or live chats. Just plug in your equipment, hit record, and go! On the flip side, play audio off an SD card. This works quite well if you need background music for when you’re chatting during your shows or as a backdrop between live sets.

Standard Features

Just like most mixers, the PreSonus StudioLive AR8 has a bunch of standard features, like EQ level settings, audio balancers, and a phantom power option for audio equipment that need extra voltage like condenser microphones. Some other more noticeable features include being able to save channel presets, adjust low pass frequency on each channel, and a range of digital effects.

Overall, this is a brilliant compact mixer with a lot to offer. You can hook up all your equipment, play music off your phone, select preset controls for your channels, and save everything to an SD card without having to go through a computer.