IK Multimedia ARC Studio Room Correction System (No Microphone)

Set any studio up for a perfect sound every time with the IK Multimedia ARC Studio Room Correction System (No Microphone). ARC Studio measures, analyzes, and applies corrections for monitors and headphones, dramatically improving mixing accuracy and ensuring your mixes translate flawlessly across all playback platforms. This version of ARC Studio combines a standalone correction processor with the ARC 4 measurement software plug-in. Add the measurement microphone of your choice to complete the system.

Enhance Your Mixing Accuracy

Your room plays a significant role in how your music sounds. The size, shape, materials, and furniture all influence the frequency response and stereo imaging of your monitors, often introducing distortion and imbalance. ARC 4’s cutting-edge algorithm analyzes and corrects these issues in just minutes, delivering a dramatic improvement in clarity.

Experience tighter low-end, sharper transients, and pinpoint-accurate stereo imaging. It's like giving your monitors a professional-grade upgrade. With newfound confidence in what you hear, you’ll mix faster and more effectively.

Quick & Easy Setup

Setting up ARC 4 is effortless. Simply connect your choice microphone to your interface, and the system will guide you through capturing acoustic measurements of your listening area.

Using these 3D snapshots, IK’s award-winning ARC technology identifies and eliminates the acoustic issues that compromise your monitors’ performance.

Audiophile Performance

ARC Studio raises the bar for sonic performance with a 120 dB(A) dynamic range, a frequency response from 0.5 Hz to 40 kHz, and ultra-stable clocking that ensures minimal jitter.

This level of transparency and accuracy is typically reserved for audiophile-grade audio converters, bringing unmatched detail to your workflow.

An All-New Listening Experience

Once ARC 4 generates your room correction profile, it loads directly into the ARC Studio processor. This hardware sits seamlessly between your audio interface and monitors, applying corrections to all incoming signals in real-time.

Whether you’re using a hardware- or console-based setup, ARC Studio transforms your studio into a precision-tuned listening environment.

Nine Target Curves

ARC 4 includes nine factory target curves tailored for various setups and preferences.

The default curve delivers a balanced sound, while others cater to specific needs, ensuring versatility for any mixing or mastering situation.

Two Phase Modes for Maximum Precision

Choose between Natural and Linear phase correction modes for optimal results.

Natural mode enhances phase response for a more realistic stereo image, while Linear phase mode preserves the original inter-channel phase relationships—perfect for critical listening in challenging acoustic environments.

Monitor Emulations for Versatile Reference

ARC Studio integrates monitor emulation capabilities via the ARC 4 software, letting you transform your monitoring system into iconic studio speakers, hi-fi systems, or even mobile devices.

With over 20 meticulously modeled profiles, you can accurately test your mixes across multiple reference systems—all from your main monitors.

Skip the car test or the expense of extra speakers and get true-to-life results instantly.ARC 4 isn’t just a tool—it’s a complete solution for unlocking the full potential of your studio and achieving professional-quality mixes with ease

For Every Studio

Compact digital room correction processor

High-end audio conversion

Full-range correction for any kind of audio production

Zero latency for real-time monitoring in any setup

Improves untreated or makeshift spaces

Ideal for all studios, from in-the-box to console-based

Faster Workflow

Includes ARC 4 software

Generate correction profiles in just minutes

Switch sweet spots for clients, collaborators

Test mixes through virtual monitor profiles

Emulate common “real-world” playback systems

Performance and Features

Premium AD and DA conversion, total sonic transparency

120 dB dynamic range, ultra-low THD and jitter

Natural or linear phase correction

Set upper/lower frequency correction limits

Up to 9 target curves to fine tune the in-room response