IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR

Standalone Headphone Correction in Studio Quality!

ARC ON-EAR is the first portable device to combine headphone calibration and studio simulation in a compact system—no plugins, software, or DAW required. It delivers precise, speaker-like sound reproduction across more than 250 supported headphone models.

Using measurement data from GRAS Acoustics and a high-resolution calibration engine, tonal colorations are targeted and corrected. A specially developed crossfeed algorithm with a room-reflection model creates a natural stereo image, ideal for reliable mixing decisions on the go.

At its core sits an ES9290 DAC with a 116 dB dynamic range, paired with a 200 mW low-distortion headphone amplifier and analog volume control to deliver top audio quality at any level.

With 5 storeable presets, a user-assignable FN button, USB-C and a 3.5 mm jack, up to 4 hours of battery life, and intuitive software control, ARC ON-EAR adapts to any workflow—studio, mobile, or remote.