The IK Multimedia ARC ON·EAR is a groundbreaking portable device designed to transform your headphone listening experience by delivering professional studio monitor sound wherever you go. This standalone room correction system instantly adjusts your headphones’ frequency response and recreates the natural soundstage of high-end studio monitors in an ideal acoustic environment. Whether mixing, mastering, or simply enjoying music, ARC ON·EAR offers unparalleled accuracy and confidence, removing the guesswork traditionally associated with headphone monitoring.
Mixing on headphones can be a challenge due to their inherent colouration and exaggerated stereo imaging, which often leads to unreliable spatial perception. ARC ON·EAR solves these issues by providing a neutral frequency response and a natural stereo image, allowing you to trust what you hear every time. With precision calibration profiles for hundreds of popular headphone models, this device ensures your mixes translate perfectly across all playback systems.
Unlike software plug-ins or impulse responses, ARC ON·EAR uses advanced physical modelling to simulate the behaviour of real studio monitors in a perfectly treated room. This means you get the natural depth, width, and clarity of a professional control room without artificial reverbs or tonal colouration. Powered by a 32-bit ESS SABRE® converter and a high-quality headphone amplifier, it delivers audiophile-grade sound quality for critical listening.
ARC ON·EAR removes the uncertainty of mixing on headphones by accurately correcting their sound and recreating the experience of listening to studio monitors. This allows you to virtually audition your mixes on a wide range of playback systems, ensuring your productions sound great everywhere.
Each calibration profile is meticulously measured with state-of-the-art reference equipment, guaranteeing transparent and reliable sound reproduction. With support for hundreds of headphone models, you can be sure your listening experience is tailored and accurate to your specific headphones.
ARC ON·EAR features a dedicated DAC and headphone amplifier circuit used in all calibration profiles, eliminating variables caused by different audio interfaces. This ensures consistent and repeatable performance with ultra-low distortion and high damping factor for pristine audio quality.
Equipped with USB-C and analogue audio inputs, ARC ON·EAR supports all audio sources, making it ideal for mobile mixing and listening. Its rechargeable battery provides up to 4 hours of standalone operation, allowing you to work confidently anywhere without compromise.
Accurate Headphone Correction - Removes headphone colouration and provides a neutral frequency response, enabling reliable and confident mixing on headphones.
Advanced Physical Modelling - Recreates the natural soundstage of professional studio monitors in an ideal acoustic space, without artificial effects or tonal changes.
Audiophile-Grade DAC and Amplifier - Utilises a 32-bit ESS SABRE® converter and a high-quality headphone amplifier circuit for transparent, low-distortion audio reproduction.
Portable and Versatile - Features USB-C and analogue inputs with a rechargeable battery for up to 4 hours of standalone use, perfect for mixing on the move.
DAC: 32-bit ESS SABRE® converter
Headphone Amplifier: High-damping-factor, ultra-low-distortion circuit
Calibration Profiles: Supports hundreds of popular headphone models
Virtual Monitoring: Over 20 virtual studio monitors and 15 multimedia playback systems
Inputs: USB-C, Analogue audio input
Outputs: Headphone output
Battery: Rechargeable, up to 4 hours standalone operation
Charging: USB-C
Control Software: Allows setup, fine-tuning, preset management, and firmware updates
Presets: Save and load up to 5 custom profiles
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The IK Multimedia ARC ON·EAR is a groundbreaking portable device designed to transform your headphone listening experience by delivering professional studio monitor sound wherever you go. This standalone room correction system instantly adjusts your headphones’ frequency response and recreates the natural soundstage of high-end studio monitors in an ideal acoustic environment. Whether mixing, mastering, or simply enjoying music, ARC ON·EAR offers unparalleled accuracy and confidence, removing the guesswork traditionally associated with headphone monitoring.
Mixing on headphones can be a challenge due to their inherent colouration and exaggerated stereo imaging, which often leads to unreliable spatial perception. ARC ON·EAR solves these issues by providing a neutral frequency response and a natural stereo image, allowing you to trust what you hear every time. With precision calibration profiles for hundreds of popular headphone models, this device ensures your mixes translate perfectly across all playback systems.
Unlike software plug-ins or impulse responses, ARC ON·EAR uses advanced physical modelling to simulate the behaviour of real studio monitors in a perfectly treated room. This means you get the natural depth, width, and clarity of a professional control room without artificial reverbs or tonal colouration. Powered by a 32-bit ESS SABRE® converter and a high-quality headphone amplifier, it delivers audiophile-grade sound quality for critical listening.
ARC ON·EAR removes the uncertainty of mixing on headphones by accurately correcting their sound and recreating the experience of listening to studio monitors. This allows you to virtually audition your mixes on a wide range of playback systems, ensuring your productions sound great everywhere.
Each calibration profile is meticulously measured with state-of-the-art reference equipment, guaranteeing transparent and reliable sound reproduction. With support for hundreds of headphone models, you can be sure your listening experience is tailored and accurate to your specific headphones.
ARC ON·EAR features a dedicated DAC and headphone amplifier circuit used in all calibration profiles, eliminating variables caused by different audio interfaces. This ensures consistent and repeatable performance with ultra-low distortion and high damping factor for pristine audio quality.
Equipped with USB-C and analogue audio inputs, ARC ON·EAR supports all audio sources, making it ideal for mobile mixing and listening. Its rechargeable battery provides up to 4 hours of standalone operation, allowing you to work confidently anywhere without compromise.
Accurate Headphone Correction - Removes headphone colouration and provides a neutral frequency response, enabling reliable and confident mixing on headphones.
Advanced Physical Modelling - Recreates the natural soundstage of professional studio monitors in an ideal acoustic space, without artificial effects or tonal changes.
Audiophile-Grade DAC and Amplifier - Utilises a 32-bit ESS SABRE® converter and a high-quality headphone amplifier circuit for transparent, low-distortion audio reproduction.
Portable and Versatile - Features USB-C and analogue inputs with a rechargeable battery for up to 4 hours of standalone use, perfect for mixing on the move.
DAC: 32-bit ESS SABRE® converter
Headphone Amplifier: High-damping-factor, ultra-low-distortion circuit
Calibration Profiles: Supports hundreds of popular headphone models
Virtual Monitoring: Over 20 virtual studio monitors and 15 multimedia playback systems
Inputs: USB-C, Analogue audio input
Outputs: Headphone output
Battery: Rechargeable, up to 4 hours standalone operation
Charging: USB-C
Control Software: Allows setup, fine-tuning, preset management, and firmware updates
Presets: Save and load up to 5 custom profiles
Customisable Function Button
