Description

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.

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 sources
• Compatible with any OS, app, or playback system
• Store up to 5 presets for quick access
• Powered by a 4-hour rechargeable battery

Audiophile 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.

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