Finally, the truth in your headphones
ARC ON-EAR is a groundbreaking standalone headphone DAC and amplifier that instantly corrects your headphones' response and almost magically recreates the soundstage of professional studio monitors in an ideal studio environment. The result is you can mix, master, and produce with confidence wherever you are.
No more guessing games
Mixing with headphones can feel nearly impossible - the extreme left-right panning throws off your careful stereo adjustments, and even "transparent" headphones aren't truly transparent. You're left guessing how your mix will sound on other systems, leading to endless tweaks and headaches.
ARC ON-EAR is the first portable system to address the two primary issues that plague serious headphone mixing: unbalanced frequency response and an unnatural stereo image. Whether you're in a professional studio, at home, or on the go, ARC ON-EAR transforms your headphones into a dependable reference tool.
A reference you can trust
Most headphones - even high-end models - color your sound, masking crucial details. ARC ON-EAR uses precision calibration profiles, measured on state-of-the-art rigs, to calibrate your headphones' frequency response for transparent, reliable sound. With support for over 250 headphone models at launch (and more added regularly), just select your headphones from the list to experience every mix with incredible accuracy, whether you're tracking, mixing, or mastering.
Hear speakers in your headphones.
Unlike plug-ins or convolution-based virtual room plug-ins, ARC ON-EAR uses proprietary DSP and physical modeling to recreate the natural feel of studio monitors in a room, with no added coloration, room resonances, or reverb artifacts.
This innovative speaker simulation technology offers a realistic stereo perspective and a natural soundstage, enabling precise mix decisions and achieving ideal tonal and spatial balance, depth, and width.
Virtual Monitoring that goes beyond
ARC ON-EAR's Virtual Speaker feature lets you instantly test your mix on a range of real-world reference systems such as studio monitors, car audio systems, smartphones, TV sets and soundbars.
With over 20 virtual studio monitors and more than 15 multimedia playback systems available, you'll precisely understand how your mix translates without ever taking off your headphones. It's the world's first headphone correction and studio simulation device that works anywhere - in your studio, on a plane, or during your daily commute.
Audiophile sound quality
Featuring ESS SABRE 32-bit converters, high-current headphone amplification, and a digitally controlled analog volume control, ARC ON-EAR ensures pristine sound quality.
Its premium DAC and amp combo guarantees:
- Ultra-low distortion
- Massive headroom
- Bit-perfect sound at any volume
- Enough power for even the most demanding headphones
- Effortless control
- Manage headphone profiles, simulations, and presets with the dedicated ARC ON-EAR Control Software.
- Fine-tune sonics to your personal preference
- Save and load presets
- Assign functions to the user-assignable button
- Update your headphone library
Built for practical everyday use
- Compact, durable aluminum chassis
- Elegant design for studio or mobile use
- Analog input (3.5 mm) & digital USB-C input
- Standard 6.3 mm headphone out
- Comes with protective carrying case
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.
Whether you're commuting, producing in the wild, or working late at night, ARC ONEAR offers the perfect mixing environment - everywhere.
Features* Standalone, portable headphone correction system
* Studio-style virtual monitoring with crossfeed and room simulation
* 250+ hand-measured headphone profiles for accurate, neutral response
* Built-in audiophile DAC and headphone amplifier
* USB-C and analog input, battery-powered for total freedom
* Store and switch up to 5 custom presets directly on the device
* ARC ON-EAR software for calibration style, EQ shaping, speaker simulation, and more
* Works with any source: from DAW and streaming to mobile devices
* Rugged and lightweight design for travel, studio, or home use
