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IK Multimedia ARC ON.EAR
Our product SKU
1454
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IK Multimedia ARC ON.EAR
IK Multimedia introduces the ARC ON·EAR - a revolutionary portable hardware device that instantly corrects your headphone's response! It accurately recreates the soundstage of professional studio monitors in an ideal studio environment, all within your headset. Create, mix, and master with complete confidence - anytime, anywhere!
Check out the ARC ON.EAR in action:
Check out the ARC ON.EAR in action:
Key Features
- Removes the guesswork of mixing on headphones
- Recreates the experience of real monitors in a studio
- Virtually audition mixes on other top playback systems
- Standalone audiophile DAC and headphone amplifier
- Control software to customise and load up to 5 profiles
- Support for hundreds of popular headphone models
- Rechargeable battery for mobile mixing and listening
- USB-C and analogue audio inputs support all audio sources
Mix with Confidence, Not Guesswork
Mixing with headphones is challenging. Even "reference" headphones colour the sound, and exaggerated stereo width makes spatial judgment nearly impossible. ARC ON·EAR solves both problems - providing a neutral frequency response and a natural stereo image - so users can trust what they hear every time.
A Reliable Reference
Every pair of headphones has its own sonic fingerprint. ARC ON·EAR uses precision calibration profiles, measured with state-of-the-art reference rigs, to ensure accurate, transparent, and reliable sound. With support for hundreds of popular headphone models, users will experience the mix exactly as it should sound - clear, balanced, and true to life.
Real Studio Monitors
Unlike plug-ins or impulse-based "virtual rooms," ARC ON·EAR utilises advanced physical modelling to recreate the behaviour of real studio monitors in an ideal acoustic space. There are no artificial reverbs or timbral coloration, just the natural depth, width, and clarity of a real control room - right in the user's headphones.
Accuracy Begins with the Amplifier
The behaviour of a headphone amplifier directly influences what is heard. Even high-end audio interfaces and mixers can modify a headphone's frequency response - sometimes subtly, sometimes significantly - depending on the model and its output impedance.
ARC ON·EAR eliminates this variable. All calibration profiles are created using the exact same amplifier circuit found in the product, ensuring precise, reliable, and repeatable correction across all headphones and listening sessions.
ARC ON·EAR eliminates this variable. All calibration profiles are created using the exact same amplifier circuit found in the product, ensuring precise, reliable, and repeatable correction across all headphones and listening sessions.
Uncompromising Audio Quality
Powered by a 32-bit ESS SABRE® converter, a high-damping-factor, ultra-low-distortion power amplifier, and a digitally controlled analogue volume stage, ARC ON·EAR delivers a truly audiophile-grade listening experience - with no compromises.
Virtual Monitoring that Goes Beyond
Instantly test mixes on a wide range of playback systems. With over 20 virtual studio monitors and more than 15 multimedia playback systems available at release, ARC ON·EAR enables users to precisely understand how a mix translates without ever taking off their headphones.
Effortless Control
The included and dedicated ARC ON·EAR control software lets users easily set up and fine-tune their listening experience. Once configured, the device operates completely standalone for up to 4 hours on a charge.
- Quick and easy device setup
- Fine-tune tonal balance to taste
- Save and load up to 5 presets
- Customisable Function button
- Manage firmware/software updates
The ARC of Confidence
With continuous firmware updates, an expanding headphone database, and a growing collection of virtual monitors, ARC ON·EAR is a future-proof investment in mixing and enjoying sound. Whether producing on the go, mixing at night, or traveling the world, ARC ON·EAR offers the accuracy and confidence of a professional studio - everywhere.
Additional Information
SKU
1454
Type
Hardware Headphone Correction/Virtual Monitoring System
Cable Length
N/A
Cable Type
N/A
Impedance
N/A
Frequency Response
N/A
Recommended Use
Home Studio/Travel
Connectivity
USB-C, Headphone, Power & Analogue In
Accessories
Includes ARC ON•EAR processor, carrying pouch, USB-C cable, stereo TRS cable (3.5 mm to 3.5 mm thread-on), TRS adapter (3.5 mm to 6.3 mm thread-on), ARC ON·EAR control software.
Warranty
Full Manufacturer's Warranty