User Manual for PreSonus StudioLive AR22 USB 22-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer Click to enlarge the picture
Contents of the user manual for the PreSonus StudioLive AR22 USB 22-Channel Hybrid
- Product category: Digital Mixers PreSonus
- Brand: PreSonus
- Description and content of package
- Technical information and basic settings
- Frequently asked questions – FAQ
- Troubleshooting (does not switch on, does not respond, error message, what do I do if...)
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Product description The PreSonus StudioLive AR22 USB is a 22-channel hybrid performance and recording mixer well suited for a variety of applications including mixing and recording live shows, studio productions, band rehearsals, podcasts, and more. The mixer is packed with analog connections and digital tools that are powerful, yet easy to learn and use. The mixer features Class-A preamps and 3-band EQ.
The StudioLive AR22 offers recording with or without a computer. Multitrack record and fly in backing tracks with its 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 audio interface, or record and play back a stereo mix with the integrated SD digital recorder. Additionally, the mixer features a Super Channel, which allows you to connect four stereo analog and digital sources at once, enabling it to be used with high-tech devices including smartphones and tablets for wireless Bluetooth streaming. The StudioLive AR22 ships with a power cord, USB cable, Studio One 3 Artist production software, and Capture recording software. - Channels and Buses
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- 22-channel mixer
- 12 mono and 4 stereo channels, each with:
- 60mm level fader
- Pan
- Mute
- PFL solo
- 1 stereo Super Channel (Ch. 21/22)
- 2 monitor buses with PFL solo
- 1 stereo effects bus
- 1 stereo effects return with:
- 60mm master fader
- Dedicated monitor sends
- Effects bypass footswitch jack
- Inputs and Outputs
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- 2 instrument inputs
- 20 balanced line inputs
- 4 unbalanced inserts
- 16 balanced mic inputs with:
- Class-A microphone preamp
- Global 48V phantom power
- Stereo Super Channel with:
- Stereo RCA inputs
- 1/8-inch stereo input
- Switchable SD/USB stereo playback
- Bluetooth 4.1 input
- L/R XLR main outputs
- 2 balanced TRS monitor outputs
- 1 balanced TRS effects output
- L/R Control Room outputs with level control
- Headphone output with level control
- Signal Processing
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- High-pass filter on every channel
- Mono channels: 3-band, semi-parametric EQ with sweepable mid-band
- Stereo channels: 3-band, semi-parametric EQ
- Stereo effects processor with 16 presets
- Recording Options
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- 22x4, 24-bit/96 kHz, USB 2.0 audio recording interface
- Record every channel plus the Main Mix
- 2x2 SD recorder
- Record main mix
- Supports SD and SDHC formats up to 32GB
- Integrated Software
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- Capture recording software
- Includes Studio Magic Plug-in Suite with Maag Audio EQ 2, SPL Attacker, Arturia instruments, and more
- Includes Studio One 3 Artist software (DAW)
- Power
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- Internal power supply
- Standard IEC power connector
- Physical
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- Sturdy metal construction
- 60mm level fader
UPC: 673454006326 In the Box PreSonus StudioLive AR22 USB 22-Channel Hybrid Performance and Recording Mixer IEC Power Cord USB Cable Capture Recording Software Studio One 3 (Artist Production Software) Studio Magic Plug-In Suite (Download) Limited 1-Year Warranty Table of Contents
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Technical parametersPreSonus StudioLive AR22 Specs | Computer System Requirements | Mac
Mac OS X 10.8.5
Intel Core 2 Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended)
Windows
Windows 7 x64/x86 SP1 +platform update, 8.1 x64/x86, 10 x64/x86
Intel Core 2 Duo (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended)
Mac and Windows Systems
4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
30 GB hard-drive space (Studio One)
Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
Monitor with 1366x768 resolution (high-dpi monitor recommended) | | Microphone Preamplifier | XLR Female: Class-A
Maximum Input Level (Unity Gain): +18 dBu, ±1.0 dB (mono), +5 dBu, ±1.0 dB (stereo)
Gain Control Range:
Mono Channels: 50 dB, ±1 dB (Unity to +50 dB)
Stereo Channels: 40 dB, ± 1 dB (+5 to +45 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): 89 dB
THD+N (Min. Gain, A-Wtd): < 0.01%
Input Impedance: 1 kOhms
EIN (+55 dB Gain, 150 Ohms Input, 20 Hz to 22 kHz, A-Wtd): <128 dBu (mono), <120 dBu (stereo)
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, +55 dB Gain): 65 dB
Phantom Power: +48 V, ±3 V, global
Note: All channel inputs sum through mic preamp | | Instrument Inputs | Type: ¼” / 6.35 mm TS female, unbalanced, Hi-Z
Maximum Input Level (Min. Gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N): +12 dBu, ±1.0 dB
Gain Control Range: 50 dB, ±1 dB (Unity to +50 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
Dynamic Range (Min. Gain, A-Wtd): >105 dB
Dynamic Range (Mid. Gain, Unwtd): >108 dB
THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-Wtd): <0.01%
THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unwtd): <0.01%
Input Impedance: >1 MOhms | | Line Inputs | Type: ¼” / 6.35 mm TRS female, balanced
Maximum Input Level (Min. Gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD+N): +18 dBu, ±1.0 dB (mono), +22 dBu, ±1.0 dB (stereo)
Gain Control Range
Mono Channels: 50 dB, ±1 dB (-30 to +20 dB)
Stereo Channel: 50 dB, ±1 dB (-15 to +25 dB)
Frequency Response to Analog Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Frequency Response to USB (Direct): 10 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
S/N Ratio to Analog Outputs (+4 dBu): 82 dB
THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-Wtd): <0.01%
Input Impedance (Balanced): 10 kOhms | | Outputs | Type (Main Outputs): XLR male, impedance balanced
Type (Control Room, Monitor, FX Outputs): ¼” / 6.35 mm TRS female, balanced
Rated Output Level (Main Outputs): +24 dBu, ±1.0 dB
Rated Outputs Level (Control Room, Monitor, 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 Hz to 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unwtd): <0.01%
Output Impedance: 100 Ohms | | Headphone Output | Type: ¼” / 6.35 mm TRS female, stereo, unbalanced
Maximum Output Level: 150 mW/channel @ 60 ohms
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.5 dB
Dynamic Range (A-Wtd): >103 dB
THD+N (Bandwidth 20 Hz to 20 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unwtd): <0.01% | | Crosstalk | Input to Output (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, Unwtd): -85 dBu
Adjacent Channels (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, Unwtd): -80 dBu | | Signal Level LEDs | Signal: -30 dBFS (pre-EQ)
Clip: -3.0 dB before clip (pre- or post-EQ) | | Graphic Equalizer | Low Cut: 100 Hz, -18 dB/octave
High Shelving: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
Mid Peaking (Mono Channels): ±15 dB @ 140 Hz to 3.5 kHz (variable)
Mid Peaking (Stereo Channels): ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
Mid-Band Q: Fixed, 0.55
Low Shelving: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz | | Digital Audio | Host Interface: USB 2.0
ADC Dynamic Range (Component): 114 dB
ADC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-Wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dB
DAC Dynamic Range (Component): 114 dB
DAC Dynamic Range (Measured: A-Wtd, 48 kHz): 105 dB
Bit Depth: 24-bit
Internally Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
Jitter: <80 ps RMS (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Jitter Attenuation: >60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out) | | Recorder | 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
Recording Bit Depth: 24-bit
Playback Bit Depth: 16- or 24-bit | | Power | Input Voltage: 90 to 240 VAC
Connector: IEC | | Operational Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | | Dimensions (H x W x D) | 3.7 x 23.0 x 15.0" / 94.0 x 584.2 x 381.0 mm | | Weight | 17.2 lb / 7.8 kg | | | | Package Weight | 22.0 lb | | Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 26.0 x 20.5 x 8.0" |
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| Subject: Removing back cover | | Date: 23.09.2025 23:28:30 | Name: Dr. Dean Ortner | I need to open the back cover to see if there's a fuse or open component that is replaceable.
Turning on the unit power switch from a working outlet there was no indication from any panel lights that the unit was on.
We tried all switches from unit power to removing all cables and yet no response.
Please advise.
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