IK ARC Studio +

IK Multimedia ARC STUDIO+  Next-Generation Room Correction for Professional Studios

ARC STUDIO+ is an advanced hardware-based room correction processor designed for studios that demand maximum accuracy and an efficient workflow. Built around IK Multimedia’s latest ARC X technology, ARC STUDIO+ delivers transparent and reliable monitoring in virtually any listening environment.

The new generation builds on the success of ARC STUDIO and introduces a new aluminum chassis, standalone one-button calibration, digital connectivity via USB-C and optical S/PDIF, and integrated subwoofer management. The result is a flexible solution that helps producers, mixing engineers, and audio professionals make better mix decisions faster and with greater confidence.

Features

• Hardware-based room correction with ARC X technology
• Standalone calibration without a computer
• Multi-point measurement via ARC X software
• Integrated subwoofer management
• Digital connectivity via USB-C and optical S/PDIF
• Balanced XLR/TRS inputs and XLR outputs
• Relay-controlled hard bypass
• Three user-selectable monitor presets
• Virtually zero latency
• Mastering-grade conversion and internal clocking

Accurate Monitoring in Any Room

Every control room affects sound through frequency anomalies, resonances, and timing issues that can make mix decisions less reliable. ARC STUDIO+ identifies and compensates for these problems with exceptional precision, delivering a more consistent listening experience regardless of speaker system or room acoustics.

Because the correction takes place in hardware, no plug-ins are required in your DAW environment, eliminating the risk of uncorrected signal paths. This makes the unit ideal for traditional studio setups, hybrid studios, and fully computer-based production environments.

Two Calibration Modes

ARC STUDIO+ offers both fast standalone calibration and advanced room measurement through ARC X.

For temporary or mobile workspaces, the included ARC measurement microphone can be connected directly to the unit, allowing calibration to be performed automatically at the push of a button without a computer. For permanent studio installations, ARC X supports detailed measurements using up to 21 measurement points to create a precise three-dimensional model of the room.

Integrated Subwoofer Management

ARC STUDIO+ includes a dedicated subwoofer output and automatic management of critical parameters such as level, phase, and crossover frequency. The system optimizes the interaction between monitors and subwoofer to create smooth and balanced low-frequency reproduction.

Individual profiles can be stored for both stereo and 2.1 monitoring systems, making it easy to switch between different speaker setups directly from the front panel.

Professional Connectivity

The balanced XLR/TRS inputs and XLR outputs are combined with a relay-controlled hard bypass for maximum reliability. Digital connectivity via USB-C and optical S/PDIF makes it possible to integrate ARC STUDIO+ into fully digital signal paths without additional A/D or D/A conversion.

Mastering-Grade Performance

ARC STUDIO+ utilizes high-end conversion and internal clocking to deliver transparent signal processing with high dynamic range, low distortion, and minimal jitter. Combined with the ARC X algorithm, it creates a monitoring platform that improves accuracy without altering the fundamental character of your speaker system.

Specifications

• Room Correction: ARC X
• Calibration: Standalone or via ARC X
• Presets: 3 user profiles
• Subwoofer Output: Yes
• Analog Inputs: Balanced XLR/TRS
• Analog Outputs: Balanced XLR
• Digital Connectivity: USB-C, optical S/PDIF input/output
• Dynamic Range: >120 dB(A)
• Frequency Response: 0.5 Hz – 40 kHz
• Latency: Near-zero
• Bypass: Relay-controlled hard bypass

What's in the Box

• ARC STUDIO+
• Power Supply
• ARC MEMS Measurement Microphone
• USB-C to USB-A Cable