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IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR Headphone Correction/Virtual Monitoring System
The IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR Headphone Correction/Virtual Monitoring System transforms your headphone mixing experience by removing guesswork and simulating the sound of real studio monitors. It lets you audition mixes as if playing through top playback systems with precise virtual monitoring. Equipped with a standalone audiophile DAC and headphone amplifier, customizable profiles for hundreds of headphones, and both USB-C and analog inputs, it offers versatile compatibility. Its rechargeable battery ensures mobility, making it ideal for professional mixing and listening on the go. Elevate your sound accuracy wherever you work.
- Main features of the IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR Headphone Correction/Virtual Monitoring System include:
- Headphone Correction/Virtual Monitoring System
- 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 customize and load up to 5 profiles
- Support for hundreds of popular headphone models
- Rechargeable battery for mobile mixing and listening
- USB-C and analog audio inputs support all audio sources
Mix with confidence, not guesswork
Mixing on headphones can be unreliable. ARC ON·EAR solves this by delivering a neutral frequency response and natural stereo image, letting you trust every decision you make.
A reliable reference
Each pair of headphones sounds different. ARC ON·EAR’s precise calibration profiles ensure accurate, balanced, and true-to-life sound across hundreds of supported models.
Real studio monitors, virtually
Using advanced physical modelling, ARC ON·EAR recreates the sound and feel of real studio monitors in an ideal acoustic space - without artificial reverb or coloration.
Accuracy begins with the amplifier
Its built-in amplifier and calibration profiles are perfectly matched, guaranteeing consistent and repeatable results across every listening session.
Uncompromising audio quality
A 32-bit ESS SABRE® converter and ultra-low-distortion amplifier deliver true audiophile performance with stunning clarity and depth.
Virtual monitoring that goes beyond
Test your mixes on more than 20 virtual studio monitors and 15 playback systems - without ever leaving your headphones.
Effortless control
Easily fine-tune your setup using the ARC ON·EAR control software. Once configured, it runs standalone for up to four hours on a single charge.
- Quick and easy device setup
- Fine-tune tonal balance to taste
- Save and load up to 5 presets
- Customizable Function button
- Manage firmware/software updates
Future-proof ARC Software
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.
- In The Box
- 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








