IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR Headphones (11-44327)

IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR Headphones (11-44327)

The IK Multimedia ARC ON EAR headphone correction system helps correct your headphones’ frequency response and recreate the experience of mixing on professional studio monitors. It lets you work with more confidence because it restores a neutral response and a more natural stereo image for reliable decisions.

Hear a More Neutral, Natural Reference on Headphones

Traditional headphones can colour what you hear and exaggerate stereo width, which can throw off your sense of balance, timbre, and space. ARC ON EAR corrects those issues by restoring a neutral frequency response and a natural stereo image, so you can trust what you hear while mixing, mastering, and producing.

• Instant headphone response correction
• Natural stereo imaging for more reliable spatial judgement
• Standalone hardware system that works without plug-ins or a DAW

Studio Monitor Perspective, Directly in Your Headphones

ARC ON EAR recreates how real studio monitors behave in an ideal acoustic space, so you can evaluate your mix with a more realistic monitoring perspective. It uses advanced physical modelling rather than impulse-based virtual rooms, and it avoids artificial reverberation and timbral colouration.

• Virtual studio monitor monitoring in an “ideal” acoustic space
• Advanced physical modelling (not impulse-based control rooms)
• Assignable virtual monitoring preset on the hardware

Check Translation on Multiple Playback Systems

ARC ON EAR lets you audition your mix through a range of virtual playback systems without taking off your headphones. As a result, you can make revisions with better awareness of how your work may translate beyond your main monitoring perspective.

• Virtual playback options: studio monitors, smartphones, smart speakers, TV sets
• Growing library of virtual monitors

Precision Profiles and Consistent Amplification

ARC ON EAR uses precision calibration profiles and pairs them with its own built-in amplification, which helps maintain a stable frequency response free of amplifier-induced colouration. All calibration profiles use the same amplifier circuit found in the product, which supports repeatable correction across headphones and listening sessions.

• Compatibility with hundreds of popular headphone models
• Calibration profiles measured with reference equipment
• Built-in amplifier for stable frequency response

Standalone Flexibility with USB-C and Analog Inputs

ARC ON EAR works as independent hardware with USB-C and 3.5 mm stereo analog inputs, so it fits into a wide range of listening and production setups. It also stores up to five presets for quick recall, which supports faster switching between correction and monitoring options.

• USB-C input for digital audio, control app access, and recharging
• 3.5 mm stereo analog input
• Stores up to 5 presets
• Rechargeable battery with up to 4 hours of playback

Hands-On Controls for Fast Switching

Front-panel controls make it easy to toggle correction, engage a virtual monitoring preset, and adjust level without diving into menus. A user button also lets you activate an additional function such as mute or attenuation.

• Calibration/correction on/off
• Virtual monitoring preset on/off
• User button for an additional function (mute or attenuation)
• Preset indicator and battery level indicator
• Digitally controlled analog volume control

Dedicated Control Software for Personalization and Presets

The ARC ON EAR control software supports quick device setup and detailed tuning of your listening experience. Additionally, it helps you manage presets and handle firmware and software updates.

• Detailed tonal balance adjustment
• Save and load presets
• Personalize the user button
• Firmware and software update management

Key Hardware Details for Daily Use

ARC ON EAR combines a compact aluminum chassis with practical I/O for common headphone and source connections. It also includes a protective carrying case for transport between sessions.

• Compact, durable aluminum chassis
• 6.3 mm headphone output
• High-power, low-distortion headphone amplifier
• Includes protective case

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can ARC ON EAR work without plug-ins or a DAW? Yes. It runs as a standalone hardware system, so it does not require plug-ins, drivers, or a DAW.
2. What audio inputs does it support? It supports USB-C for digital audio and a 3.5 mm stereo analog input, and these inputs support all audio sources.
3. How many presets can I store for quick recall? It stores up to five presets that you can load instantly.
4. How long does the battery last? The rechargeable battery provides up to 4 hours of playback.
5. Can I use it with many different headphone models? Yes. It supports hundreds of popular headphone models through calibration profiles, and the control software lets you choose your headphone model.

Add the IK Multimedia ARC ON EAR headphone correction system to your cart to improve confidence when mixing and checking translation on headphones. For help matching audio interfaces, headphone monitoring tools, and portable production workflows, contact or visit Gibbys Electronic Supermarket for expert advice.