IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR Headphone DAC and Amplifier Solution

ARC ON•EAR is a standalone headphone DAC and amplifier solution that instantly corrects your headphones' response and recreates the soundstage of professional studio monitors – so you can mix, master, and produce with confidence wherever you are.

The headphone reference you can trust

Most headphones color your sound, masking crucial details. With support for over 250 headphone models, ARC ON•EAR uses precision calibration profiles to flatten your headphones' frequency for transparent, reliable sound.

ARC ON•EAR uses proprietary DSP to recreate the natural feel of studio monitors in a room, enabling precise mix decisions and achieving ideal tonal and spatial balance, depth, and width.

Even better, ARC ON•EAR's Virtual Speaker feature lets you instantly test your mix on real-world reference systems: studio monitors, car audio systems, smartphones, TV sets and more, so you can hear how your mix translates without ever taking off your headphones.

ARC ON•EAR functions as a standalone hardware unit, requiring no software, drivers, or plug-ins. USB-C and 3.5 mm audio inputs accomodate all sources, with 4 switchable presets and a 4-hour rechargeable battery for use on the go.

Featuring ESS SABRE® 32-bit converters, high-current headphone amplification, and a digitally controlled analog volume control, ARC ON•EAR ensures pristine sound quality.

The ARC of confidence

With firmware updates, an expanding headphone database, and a growing library of virtual monitors, ARC ON•EAR is a future-proof investment in your sound.

ARC ON•EAR uses proprietary DSP to recreate the natural feel of studio monitors in a room, enabling precise mix decisions and achieving ideal tonal and spatial balance, depth, and width. Even better, ARC ON•EAR's Virtual Speaker feature lets you instantly test your mix on real-world reference systems: studio monitors, car audio systems, smartphones, TV sets and more, so you can hear how your mix translates without ever taking off your headphones. ARC ON•EAR functions as a standalone hardware unit, requiring no software, drivers, or plug-ins. USB-C and 3.5 mm audio inputs accomodate all sources, with 4 switchable presets and a 4-hour rechargeable battery for use on the go.