IK Multimedia Arc On-Ear

The solution to both tonal imbalance and spatial separation when listening through headphones is already a challenge. Achieving this in a portable, standalone hardware device is a true innovation. ARC ON·EAR is a studio-quality converter and headphone amplifier that integrates both headphone calibration and studio simulation. It delivers a consistently accurate, speaker-like reference experience—without the need for plugins, software hosts, or DAW setups. It can store up to five presets in its internal memory, which can be instantly recalled—making ARC ON·EAR the world's first truly standalone headphone correction system that works with virtually any headphone model.

Highlights:

• Studio-quality analog-to-digital converter
• 200 mW low-distortion headphone amplifier
• Digitally controlled analog volume control
• High-definition headphone calibration
• Spatial audio simulation for critical mixing
• Dedicated buttons to bypass calibration and studio simulation
• User-assignable button
• Built-in lithium battery, up to 4 hours of operation
• Analog input via 3.5 mm jack
• Headphone output via 6.3 mm jack
• Digital audio input via USB-C
• 5 savable presets
• Includes carrying case
• Accompanying app for managing presets and settings

Included in the package:

• 1 x ARC ON-EAR
• 1 x Travel case
• 1 x USB-C cable (0.6m)
• 1 x 3.5 to 3.5mm stereo TRS cable
• 1 x 3.5 to 6.3mm TRS screw-on adapter.