IKARCOEAR

IP-ARC-ONEAR-IN

IK Multimedia

Experience reliable critical headphone mixing anywhere you are with the IK Multimedia ARC ON EAR, a portable DAC and headphone amp with over 250 hand-measured headphone profiles. With physical modeling and proprietary DSP, you can hear your audio in 20 different virtual studios and across 15 different playback systems.You can store and choose from up to 5 custom presets on the ARC ON EAR. ESS SABRE 32-bit converters ensure pristine audio quality. With the ARC ON EAR software you can adjust EQ, save and load presets, assign functions to buttons, and more. The DAC features a digital USB-C and analog 3.5mm input along with a 1/4" output for headphones. When you need to stay unmoored to power, the ARC ON EAR provides up to four hours of battery life via the internal rechargeable battery. The ARC ON EAR includes a carrying case.Make Your Headphones Sound Better Now critical headphone mixing is truly reliable. ARC ON EAR is a standalone headphone DAC and amplifier solution that instantly corrects your headphones' response and recreates the soundstage of professional studio monitors so you can mix, master, and produce with confidence wherever you are.The Headphone Reference You Can Trust Most headphones, even high-end models, color your sound, masking crucial details. With support for over 250 headphone models, ARC ON EAR uses precision calibration profiles, measured on state-of-the-art rigs, to flatten your headphones frequency response for transparent, reliable sound.Turn Your Headphones into Your Favorite Speakers Unlike plug-ins or convolution-based virtual room plug-ins, ARC ON EAR uses proprietary DSP and physical modeling to recreate the natural feel of studio monitors in a room, enabling precise mix decisions and achieving ideal tonal and spatial balance, depth, and width.Virtual Monitoring that Goes Beyond ARC ON EAR's Virtual Speaker feature lets you instantly test your mix on a range of real-world reference systems: studio monitors, car audio systems, smartphones, TV sets, and more. With over 20 virtual studio monitors and more than 15 multimedia playback systems available, you'll precisely understand how your mix translates without ever taking off your headphones.Standalone Performance: No DAWs and No Latency ARC ON EAR functions as a standalone hardware unit, requiring no software, drivers, or plug-ins:USB-C and 3.5mm audio inputs for all sourcesCompatible with any OS, app, or playback systemStore up to 5 presets for quick accessPowered by a 4-hour rechargeable batteryAudiophile Sound Quality Featuring ESS SABRE 32-bit converters, high-current headphone amplification, and a digitally controlled analog volume control, ARC ON EAR ensures pristine sound quality.Effortless Control Manage headphone profiles, simulations, and presets with the dedicated ARC ON EAR Control Software:Fine-tune sonics to your personal preferenceSave and load presetsAssign functions to the user-assignable buttonUpdate your headphone libraryBuilt for Practical Everyday Use Compact, durable aluminum chassisElegant design for studio or mobile useAnalog input (3.5mm) and digital USB-C inputStandard 1/4" headphone outComes with protective carrying case