IK Multimedia ARC STUDIO+ with Measurement Mic

ACCURATE MONITORING IN ANY ROOMEvery monitoring environment introduces deviations—peaks, nulls, time-arrival inconsistencies and spectral imbalances that make mix decisions less reliable. ARC STUDIO+ identifies and compensates for these deviations with high precision, allowing engineers to work faster and with greater confidence across a wide range of productions.

A DEDICATED PROCESSORARC STUDIO+ applies correction directly in hardware, outside the DAW, ensuring stable performance with near-zero monitoring latency, no need for plug-ins, and no risk of uncorrected playback paths. It fits seamlessly into any workflow including console-based, hybrid and in-the-box.

STANDALONE TOUCH CALIBRATIONFor mobile, ad-hoc or fast-changing environments, ARC STUDIO+ offers computer-free, one-point measurement. Simply connect the included ARC measurement microphone to the mic input of ARC STUDIO+, hold the front-panel calibration button, and the unit will automatically perform a rapid single-point capture. This mode is ideal for quick setup in untreated or temporary spaces, on-location work or users who need an immediate, reliable reference without a full multi-point analysis.

ADVANCED ROOM CALIBRATION VIA ARC XFor permanent rooms or higher-precision control, ARC X offers multi-point measurement options (1 / 3 / 7 / 21 positions) to build an accurate 3D representation of the listening environment. Profiles are uploaded to ARC STUDIO+ for standalone, real-time correction with no need to run the software during operation.

SUBWOOFER DETECTION AND ROUTINGARC STUDIO+ recognizes when a sub is connected and configures the output path accordingly, allowing seamless transitions between stereo and 2.1 workflows.

AUTOMATIC PHASE AND LEVEL ALIGNMENTThe processor analyzes the interaction between the main monitors and the subwoofer, applying corrections to achieve coherent phase response and balanced low-frequency energy at the listening position.

CROSSOVER OPTIMIZATIONCrossover points and slopes are managed internally to ensure a smooth handoff between monitors and sub, minimizing overlap, cancellations or excessive buildup.

INDEPENDENT PROFILE STORAGEUsers can store 3 individual full-range and 2.1 calibration profiles, making it easy to switch between configurations directly from the unit or via preset selection.

ANALOGUE I/OBalanced combo XLR/TRS inputs and balanced XLR outputs with relay-controlled hard bypass, ensuring that when bypassed, the audio path remains electrically isolated from the processor.

DIGITAL I/OARC STUDIO+ adds new USB-C digital input and optical S/PDIF in/out, allowing the correction chain to be inserted without an additional A/D or D/A stage when working in a digital environment.