IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR

IK Multimedia ARC ON•EAR – the world’s first standalone headphone correction device, combining studio-quality D/A conversion, headphone calibration and room simulation in a portable hardware unit. It eliminates tonal imbalance and restores natural spatial cues without the need for plugins, software hosts or DAW routing. With up to five user presets, ARC ON•EAR ensures consistent, speaker-like reference sound across more than 250 supported headphone models, making it a powerful solution for mixing, producing and listening on the go.

At its core, ARC ON•EAR uses the ES9290 DAC with 116 dB dynamic range and −110 dB THD+N, paired with a digitally controlled analog volume stage to preserve full resolution at any listening level. The 200 mW headphone amplifier delivers clean power even for demanding studio headphones. Its psychoacoustic crossfeed and early-reflection algorithms create a believable stereo image comparable to well-tuned studio monitors, allowing accurate spatial and tonal decisions. Built in a compact aluminum housing, with USB-C and analog 3.5 mm inputs, rechargeable battery (up to 4 h) and included carrying case, ARC ON•EAR is designed for professional mobility and reliability.

KEY FEATURES

• World’s first standalone headphone correction device
• High-definition calibration based on 250+ hand-measured headphone profiles
• Studio simulation engine with psychoacoustic crossfeed and reflections
• ES9290 DAC: 116 dB dynamic range, −110 dB THD+N
• Digitally controlled analog volume for full resolution at any level
• 200 mW high-power headphone amplifier
• Stores up to 5 presets with headphone model, calibration and studio sim
• Assignable FN button for mute, dim or A/B toggle
• USB-C digital input, 3.5 mm analog input, 6.3 mm headphone output
• Rechargeable lithium battery, up to 4 h runtime
• Companion control app for preset management
• Durable aluminum housing, carrying case included

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Conversion: ES9290 DAC, 24-bit, up to 192 kHz
• Dynamic range: 116 dB; THD+N: −110 dB
• Amplifier: 200 mW headphone amp, low distortion
• Volume control: digitally controlled analog stage
• Presets: 5 onboard, user-manageable
• Inputs: 1 × USB-C digital, 1 × 3.5 mm analog
• Outputs: 1 × 6.3 mm headphone jack
• Battery: rechargeable lithium, up to 4 h
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 7.9 × 7.7 × 3.5 cm
• Weight: 0.17 kg / 5.99 oz
• Accessories: carrying case, companion software app