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DAC built-in headphone amplifiers
IK MULTIMEDIA/ARC ON・EAR Regular price version

IK MULTIMEDIA / ARC ON・EAR Regular price version

ARC ON・EAR is a studio-quality converter and headphone amplifier featuring both headphone calibration and studio simulation. It provides a consistently accurate, speaker-like reference experience without the need for plugins or DAW settings. Up to five presets can be saved to internal memory and recalled instantly.

* World's first standalone headphone calibration device
* Eliminates distortions and spatial inconsistencies in headphone sound quality, providing an accurate reference experience like studio speakers.
* Achieves a constantly calibrated environment without the need for software or DAW settings.

■ High-Precision Calibration
* Equipped with studio-quality DAC (ES9290) and headphone amplifier.
* Over 250 manual measurement profiles using GRAS Acoustics measurement equipment (expanding in the future).
* Up to 5 presets can be saved and instantly recalled.
* Reproduces a consistent, neutral sound quality with any headphones.

■ Studio Simulation
* Reproduces a natural stereo image with custom crossfeed and early reflection models.
* Easier to judge reverb and panning, eliminating the "unnatural localization" characteristic of headphones.

■ Premium Sound Design
* High-performance DAC with 116 dB dynamic range / -110 dB THD+N.
* Digitally controlled analog volume maintains resolution even at low volumes.

• Powerful 200 mW amplifier capable of driving professional headphones.

• High-quality aluminum casing combines durability with a sophisticated design.

■ Operability and Versatility
• Easy setup with ARC ON™ EAR Control Software.

• Save model, calibration, and simulation settings to 5 presets.

• Mute, A/B switching, etc. can be assigned to the FN button.

• Input: USB-C (digital), 3.5mm (analog).

• Up to 4 hours of battery life. Compact and ideal for mobile use.

• Size: 7.9 × 7.7 × 3.5 cm
• Weight: 0.17 kg
• Accessories: ARC ON™ EAR unit, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm analog cable, carrying case