IK ARC ON EAR
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Description
Make any headphones sound better and bring your studio with you
For the first time, 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.
Hear speakers in your headphones
Unlike plug-ins or convolution-based virtual room plug-ins, ARC ON•EAR uses proprietary DSP and physical modeling to recreate the natural feel of studio monitors in a room, enabling precise mix decisions and achieving ideal tonal and spatial balance, depth, and width.
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 DAW, no latency
ARC ON•EAR functions as a standalone hardware unit, requiring no software, drivers, or plug-ins.
- USB-C and 3.5 mm 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.
Effortless control
Manage headphone profiles, simulations, and presets with the dedicated ARC ON•EAR Control Software.
- Fine-tune sonics to your personal preference
- Save and load presets
- Assign functions to the user-assignable button
- Update your headphone library
Built for practical everyday use
- Compact, durable aluminum chassis
- Elegant design for studio or mobile use
- Analog input (3.5 mm) & digital USB-C input
- Standard 6.3 mm headphone out
- Comes with protective carrying case
The ARC of confidence
With firmware updates, an expanding headphone database, and a growing library of virtual monitors, ARC ON•EAR is a future-proof investment in your sound.
Wherever you are, mix, master, and listen with absolute confidence.