IK Multimedia Releases ARC Studio+

IK Multimedia has released ARC STUDIO+, their next-generation hardware acoustic room correction system designed to elevate monitoring accuracy across professional, project, and hybrid studios. A spokesperson told us, "Building upon the groundbreaking success of the original ARC Studio, which remains in the lineup as an accessible entry point, ARC STUDIO+ introduces an unprecedented feature set, including direct standalone calibration, 3 on-board scenes, automatic smart subwoofer management and pure digital connectivity."

Here's more details direct from the company... 

For the first time, audio engineers and producers can calibrate their listening environment without powering on a computer, maintain an uninterrupted digital signal path straight to their monitors, and achieve seamless phase-aligned subwoofer integration, all within a single mastering-grade hardware unit.

Standalone Calibration: No Computer Required
ARC STUDIO+ introduces a revolutionary Standalone Calibration mode. By connecting the included ARC measurement microphone directly to the dedicated ARC MIC port, users can execute a 1-point or 3-point quick calibration at the press of a button. The unit measures the room's acoustic response and applies the correction curve onboard instantly.

For setups demanding clinical precision, users can seamlessly transition to the included ARC X software to perform multi-point 3D spatial analysis, creating tailored calibration profiles for complex listening environments.

Automatic Smart Subwoofer Management
Managing a subwoofer in Stereo + Sub monitoring configurations traditionally requires complex crossover tweaking and manual phase alignment. ARC STUDIO+ solves this natively with a dedicated hardware output and automated acoustic integration.

The system automatically manages the crossover, level matching and phase alignment between main speakers and the subwoofer, delivering a punchy, perfectly coherent low end without tedious manual adjustments.

Pure Digital Signal Path & Flexible Connectivity
Modern production workflows increasingly rely on pure digital signal chains. ARC STUDIO+ caters to high-end digital architecture with comprehensive connectivity, featuring USB-C digital audio input alongside optical S/PDIF input and output.

This allows engineers to keep their audio entirely in the digital domain straight to digital-input monitors or external D/A converters, eliminating unnecessary AD/DA conversion stages and preserving absolute signal integrity. For analog infrastructure, balanced inputs and outputs ensure seamless integration with any console, audio interface, or monitor controller.

Near Zero Latency & Onboard Hardware Controls
Because correction is processed directly within ARC STUDIO+'s dedicated internal hardware DSP, monitoring remains near zero-latency and independent of computer CPU loads or DAW plugin chains.

The front panel features three physical SCENE buttons, allowing engineers to instantly switch between listening spots, monitor emulations, or monitoring customizations on the fly. A selectable power-safe relay-based hard bypass guarantees absolute transparency when comparing corrected versus uncorrected signals while protecting speakers from power pops.

Unmatched Value in its Class
While competing products in this price tier often rely on manual setups or require additional third-party software licenses and paid addons, ARC STUDIO+ delivers a fully integrated, all-in-one hardware and software solution right out of the box. Combining IK's mature room correction algorithms with mastering-grade 120 dB(A) dynamic range hardware, ARC STUDIO+ sets a new industry reference for monitoring precision.

Pricing and Availability:

ARC STUDIO+ is shipping now and available from the IK Multimedia online store and authorized IK dealers worldwide.

For a limited time, all three versions are available at special introductory prices, offering $/€50 off regular pricing.

    •    ARC STUDIO+ Intro Price: $/€399.99* (regular price: $/€449.99) Includes the ARC STUDIO+ hardware processor, ARC X software, power supply, and precision ARC measurement microphone.
    •    ARC STUDIO+ Upgrade for ARC Microphone Owners Intro Price: $/€349.99 (regular price: $/€399.99) Includes the ARC STUDIO+ hardware processor, ARC X software, and power supply. Available to users who already own an ARC measurement microphone.
    •    ARC STUDIO+ Upgrade for ARC Studio Owners Intro Price: $/€299.99 (regular price: $/€349.99) Includes the ARC STUDIO+ hardware processor, ARC X software, and power supply. Available to existing ARC Studio owners.

The original ARC Studio also remains available as part of the IK Multimedia lineup.
    •    ARC Studio Price: $/€299.99 (upgrade price: $/€249.99) 

*Pricing excludes taxes.

More information:

• ARC STUDIO+

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