IK Multimedia [Pre-order Item - Scheduled for Release on October 28th] [First Edition Limited Quantity Special Price] ARC ON EAR (Headphone Correction/Virtual Monitoring System) (IK Multimedia) (Headphone Amplifier) (USB-C Compatible) (Includes Dedicat...

[Product Features]

Rest assured, headphone mixes are safe. Headphones on the market today, even professional models, don't accurately convey every detail of your sound. Their frequency response isn't perfectly flat, and their exaggerated stereo image distorts balance, tone, and the sense of space. This results in more mix retakes, increased ear fatigue, and the final product may have an unintended balance when played in other environments.

ARC ON-EAR is a standalone headphone DAC & amp that instantly corrects the characteristics of your headphones, recreating the spatial experience of mixing with professional studio monitors.

ARC ON EAR gives you the confidence to create a headphone mix wherever you are.


Headphone Correction / Virtual Monitoring System - Premium-grade DAC and headphone amplifier with built-in correction function - Eliminate headphone mix uncertainty for reliable monitoring - Realistically reproduces the sound field of an actual studio monitor - Enables virtual listening of various playback systems - Includes dedicated software that can save and recall up to five profiles - Compatible with hundreds of popular headphones - Built-in rechargeable battery allows up to 4 hours of playback - Supports any playback device with both digital and analog input terminals


●No compromises or guesswork required Mixing on headphones has always involved compromises.
Even headphones that claim to be references tend to color the sound and have an exaggerated stereo image that makes it difficult to judge space.
ARC ON EAR reproduces a neutral frequency response and natural stereo image, allowing you to work with "sound you can really trust."

ARC ON?EAR: Changing monitoring
Realistic monitoring Experience natural sound positioning and imaging, just like monitoring with high-end studio monitors in a properly tuned studio.
Clear Sound Advanced acoustic modeling overcomes the limitations of conventional convolution technology to deliver clear, transparent sound.
Mixes you can trust A precise monitoring environment allows you to create mixes that work in any environment.
Stable playback characteristics The built-in amplifier guarantees stable frequency characteristics without coloration.

●For reliable sound, each headphone has its own unique personality, which can be thought of as its own ``sound fingerprint.''
ARC ON EAR uses precise calibration profiles obtained through state-of-the-art measurement systems to apply accurate, transparent, and reliable correction that is optimal for your headphones. ARC ON EAR supports hundreds of leading headphones, providing clear, balanced, and accurate correction for most headphones.

Studio monitor sound with headphones
Unlike traditional plug-ins or impulse response-based "virtual rooms," ARC ON EAR's virtual monitoring uses advanced physical modeling to recreate the behavior of actual studio monitors in an ideal acoustic space.
There's no artificial reverb or tonal coloration whatsoever - you get the depth, spaciousness and clarity of a real control room experience through your headphones.

●Control with dedicated software The dedicated ARC ON・EAR software allows you to smoothly perform everything from setup to sound adjustment. Once setup is complete, you can disconnect ARC ON・EAR from your Mac/PC and use it by itself for up to four hours of continuous use.

- Simple and fast device setup - Fine-tune tone and balance to your liking - Save and recall up to 5 presets - Assign your favorite functions to the user buttons - Manage firmware and software updates

●Reproduces any listening environment
ARC ON EAR lets you instantly check your mix in a variety of playback environments without removing your headphones, including: studio monitors smartphones smart speakers televisions. This virtual monitor library will continue to expand with updates, helping you get a multifaceted understanding of how your mix will sound in any real-world environment.

●Standalone, zero latency
ARC ON EAR is a standalone hardware system - no DAW, plug-ins or drivers required.
Supports USB-C digital and 3.5 mm analog inputs. Standalone operation independent of OS, apps, or playback systems. Up to five presets can be stored on the unit for instant recall. Equipped with a rechargeable battery that lasts up to four hours. Recreate the precise monitoring environment of a control room even in a cafe or on the go. Create with reliable sound wherever you are.

No compromise on sound quality
ARC ON EAR is equipped with 32-bit ESS SABRE® converters, a high-damping factor, ultra-low distortion power amplifier, and a digitally controlled analog volume stage, providing a truly high-end listening experience without compromise.

Ultra-low output distortion design maintains clear and accurate sound. High-precision volume control that doesn't lose resolution even at low volumes. Capable of driving high-impedance headphones with ease.


[Product Specifications]

●Audio
・Supported sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz
・Frequency Response: 11Hz - 77000Hz (-1dB)
・Output Power: 200mW (100mW per channel)
・Zero-Impedance output design
・THD+N (16Ω, 1kHz): -90.4dB
・THD+N (32Ω, 1kHz): -93.6dB
・THD+N (150Ω, 1kHz): -94.7dB
・THD+N (300Ω, 1kHz): -90.1dB
・Dynamic Range (16Ω, 1kHz): 103.9dB
・Dynamic Range (32Ω, 1kHz): 107.9dB
・Dynamic Range (150Ω, 1kHz): 112.7dB
・Dynamic Range (300Ω, 1kHz): 116.9dB
・Maximum input level (analog): +10dBu
・Maximum output level: +19dBu

Latency
・Latency (Phase Align OFF): 1.35ms
・Latency (Phase Align ON): ~ 21.0ms (depends on the selected headphone model)

●Power
・Integrated lithium rechargeable battery (up to 4 hours of use) / USB

Connections
・Analog input on 3.5 mm jack
・Headphone out on 6.3mm jack
・Digital audio input on USB-C

●Dimensions
・Size: 7.9 cm / 3.11 x 7.7 cm / 3.03 x 3.5 cm / 1.38
・Weight: 170 g / 5.99 oz

Package includes
・ARC ON・EAR processor
・Carrying case
・USB C-Type to USB C-Type cable (0.6 m / 23.6)
・3.5 to 3.5 mm thread-on Stereo TRS cable (0.6 m / 23.6)
・3.5 to 6.3 mm thread-on TRS adapter

*Please check the latest operating environment on the manufacturer's website before purchasing.