Have you ever mixed a song that sounded incredible in your studio, only to hear it on another system and think, “What happened?” Music Experience studio engineers know that feeling all too well. IK Multimedia puts an end to those moments with the ARC Studio Advanced Room Correction System. This complete solution combines a precision measurement microphone, powerful software, and a dedicated external hardware processor to deliver simple yet highly effective acoustic correction. Just measure your room with the mic and software, transfer the correction filters to the hardware processor via USB, and enjoy mixes that translate consistently across every listening environment.
The ARC Studio workflow starts with the included ARC MEMS measurement microphone. Connect it to any +48V phantom-powered input on your audio interface, then launch the ARC X software. The guided process walks you through each measurement step from your listening position. In as little as 10 minutes, ARC X completes a detailed analysis of your room. You can repeat this process for multiple monitor pairs or alternate listening positions, making it ideal for flexible studio setups.
After measurement, ARC Studio transfers your room’s correction filters to its standalone hardware processor. This is where the system truly stands apart. Unlike software-only solutions that rely on your computer’s CPU and can introduce latency or jitter, ARC Studio applies correction externally. This preserves system resources, ensures pristine audio performance, and eliminates the need to bypass correction when bouncing mixes.
Whether you’re working in a DAW-based setup, a Pro Tools HDX system, or through a traditional recording console, ARC Studio adapts seamlessly. It’s equally at home in music production studios and post-production environments for film, television, and gaming. With updateable firmware, ARC Studio is built to grow with your workflow and continue delivering precise, reliable room correction no matter how your studio evolves.
Upgrade any studio monitors instantly with the first affordable, out-of-the-box acoustic room correction system designed for everyone. ARC Studio combines a standalone correction processor, advanced ARC X measurement software, and a precision room analysis microphone to dramatically enhance monitoring accuracy in any space.
There’s a reason today’s top-tier studio monitors include active room correction — it supercharges performance and ensures mixes translate flawlessly. ARC Studio delivers this same level of accuracy and control to any monitor system, in any studio, without the limitations of software-only solutions.
Your room plays a major role in how you perceive sound. Size, shape, surfaces, and furnishings all distort frequency balance and stereo imaging. ARC X analyzes and corrects these issues in minutes, delivering tighter low-end, clearer transients, and precise stereo imaging — like instantly upgrading your monitors.
When you trust what you hear, you mix faster, with greater confidence and consistency.
Simply connect the measurement microphone to your audio interface and follow the guided ARC X process. IK’s award-winning ARC technology captures a detailed 3D snapshot of your listening position, identifying and correcting the acoustic issues degrading your monitors’ performance.
ARC X stores the correction profile and loads it directly into the ARC Studio processor, which sits transparently between your interface and monitors. This standalone hardware applies correction to all incoming audio, making it ideal for DAW-based, hardware-based, and console workflows.
ARC Studio delivers mastering-grade transparency with a 120 dB(A) analog input-to-output dynamic range, 0.5 Hz–40 kHz frequency response, and ultra-stable clocking for vanishingly low jitter. High-end AKM Velvet Sound™ AD/DA converters ensure pristine audio quality with zero sonic coloration.
Balanced XLR connectivity and relay-based hard bypass protect your monitors from power-related pops, ensuring reliability and safety in any studio environment.
Designed and manufactured in Italy to the highest standards, ARC Studio delivers premium hardware correction at a fraction of the cost of competing solutions. Its clever engineering makes professional-grade room correction accessible to everyone.
From professional console-based studios to DAW-only setups, ARC Studio provides transparent correction and custom tuning for any monitoring configuration. Enjoy zero-latency monitoring, corrected playback from streaming services, and multiple profiles for different rooms, positions, or monitor pairs.
Full integration with ARC X brings intelligent acoustic calibration into your workflow. ARC X automatically analyzes your space, aligns timing, balances levels, and corrects frequency response — while also offering deep system tuning and advanced speaker emulation.
ARC X allows ARC Studio to emulate over 20 iconic studio monitors and real-world playback systems. Instantly reference your mix across different environments without buying additional monitors or leaving your listening position.
With updateable firmware and deep software integration, ARC Studio is a future-proof monitoring solution designed to grow with your studio for years to come.
| Type | ARC Studio Room Correction System with MEMS Mic |
|---|---|
| Input Channels | 1 x Stereo (L/R) |
| Output Channels | 1 x Stereo (L/R) |
| Analog Inputs | 2 x XLR |
| Analog Outputs | 2 x XLR |
| USB | 1 x USB-C |
| Computer Connectivity | USB |
| A/D Resolution | 24-bit/96kHz, 32-bit (internal processing) |
| Software | ARC X Measurement Software |
| Compatibility | AAX, AU, VST2, VST3 |
| OS Requirements – Mac | macOS 10.15 or later |
| OS Requirements – PC | Windows 10 or later |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Power Supply | 5V DC power supply (included) |
| Height | 1.77" |
| Width | 5.6" |
| Depth | 4.72" |
| Weight | 1.03 lbs. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | IP-ARC-STUDIO-IN |
