ARC Studio

1 - ARC Studio Device

1.1 - What's Inside the Box

• ARC Studio
• ARC calibration microphone with stand clip (depending on the version)
• USB-C to USB-A cable
• 5V 3A Power Supply
• Registration card

1.2 - Register Your ARC Studio

By registering, you can access technical support, activate your warranty, and receive free JamPoints™, which will be added to your account. JamPoints™ allows you to obtain discounts on future IK purchases! Registering also keeps you informed of all the latest software updates and IK products.

Register at: www.ikmultimedia.com/registration

1.3 - Main Features

• High-end A to D and D to A premium, mastering grade converters
• 120 dB I/O, real, analog to analog performance
• Ultra-low THD and Jitter
• USB-C connection
• Electronically Balanced XLR audio I/O

1.4 - Precautions

Locations

Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction:

• In direct sunlight
• Location of extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessively dusty or dirty locations
• Locations of excessive vibration
• Close to magnetic fields

Power Supply

Use only the Power supply provided with the unit and connect the cable to the correct port on the device.

Interference with Other Electrical Devices

Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate the unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.

Handling

To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force on the button.

Care

If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean and dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds of flammable polishes.

Keep This Manual

After reading, keep this manual for later reference.

Keep Foreign Matter Out of Your Unit

Never set any container with liquid in it near this unit. If liquid gets into the unit, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock. Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If something does slip into the unit, unplug the Power and/or the USB cable, then contact your nearest IK Multimedia dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.

Specification Subject to Change

The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, IK Multimedia reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.

2 - Installation and Setup

2.1 - Front Panel

The front panel features a sleek design with three main indicators/controls. Number 1 is the POWER LED, which illuminates when the unit is powered on. Number 2 is the SIGNAL/CLIP LED, indicating input signal level (Green for present, Red for clipping) and calibration loading status (Green for success, Red for error). Number 3 is the CORRECTION button, which enables or disables audio processing. When CORRECTION is off, the unit is bypassed and the input signal is routed directly to the output. Keeping this button pressed during power-up makes the unit boot into DFU mode.

[Image Description: Front panel of ARC Studio showing POWER LED (1), SIGNAL/CLIP LED (2), and CORRECTION button (3). The text "ARC STUDIO" and "ADVANCED ROOM CORRECTION SYSTEM" are visible, along with the IK Multimedia logo.]

2.2 - Rear Panel

The rear panel provides all necessary connections. Number 1 indicates the INPUT XLR balanced connectors. Number 2 indicates the OUTPUT XLR balanced connectors. Number 3 is the USB Type-C port for connecting ARC Studio to a Mac/PC. Number 4 is the DC IN barrel jack for the power supply unit (5V, 3A).

[Image Description: Rear panel of ARC Studio showing INPUT XLR connectors (1), OUTPUT XLR connectors (2), USB Type-C port (3), and DC IN barrel jack (4). The text "ADVANCED ROOM CORRECTION SYSTEM" and the IK Multimedia logo are visible.]

3 - Audio Specifications

• Audio conversion and internal processing sampling rate: 96 kHz
• Audio conversion resolution: 24-bit
• Internal processing resolution: 32-bit float
• Frequency Response: 2 Hz - 45.0 kHz (- 2.0 dB)
• Dynamic Range: 120 dB (A-weighted)
• THD (20-20 kHz): 0.00035%
• THD+N (1 kHz@-1dBFS): -107 dB
• Channel Crosstalk (1 kHz): -122.5 dB
• Max Phase Deviation: +7° 20Hz, +16° 22kHz
• Input Impedance (balanced): 20 kOhm
• Output Impedance (balanced): 50 Ohm
• Maximum output level: +17 dBu

4 - Support

For any questions you may have, please refer to the FAQ webpage at: www.ikmultimedia.com/faq. Here you will find answers to the most commonly asked questions.

To submit a Technical Support Form, go to: www.ikmultimedia.com/support

For warranty information, please visit: www.ikmultimedia.com/warranty

For other requests such as Product, Sales, or Web info, please go to: www.ikmultimedia.com/contact-us

User Area

The User Area is a special section of our website specifically designed for our users. Here you can easily edit your personal data, manage your product authorizations and licenses, and download the latest IK products updates.

Access your User Area to:

• Edit your Personal data.
• View and download the latest product updates, free content, and Sound Libraries.
• Access any current Promotions.
• View exclusive offers and pricing.
• Manage your earned JamPoints.
• View your Orders.
• Download firmware and hardware drivers.
• Access the IK Forum and more.

To access the User Area go to: www.ikmultimedia.com/userarea

To access your User Area, please login with your User Name and Password created upon registration and emailed to your registered email address. If you need to update your Password, you may do so at the User Area login.