IK Multimedia ARC 2 acoustic correction system

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IK Multimedia ARC 2 acoustic correction system
Product no: 9000-0004-5150 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

IK Multimedia proudly presents the successor to their ARC system. ARC stands for Advanced Room Correction, which means this system measures the acoustics of your room, and calculates how they affect your sound. Based on that information, the system's software compensates by boosting or damping specific frequencies, making sure that your speakers' output sounds as neutral as possible.

Advantages of the ARC 2 correction system

The ARC 2 correction system offers many benefits. Use this system, and it's no longer necessary to fill your studio with acoustic diffusion and damping materials. That means you can save yourself a good deal of time and money, especially if you have a considerable number of square feet to cover. Working with the ARC 2 system is easy - chart the acoustics of your room using the included shotgun measurement microphone, and the system automatically makes the required adjustments.

Differences with the first ARC edition

The first ARC edition ran with a version of MultEQ, but based on feedback and experience, IK Multimedia changed that. ARC 2 uses MultEQ XT32, allowing for even more precise EQ corrections. The system offers combined L/R correction, as well as adjustable target curves, which means the output of your monitors can be accurately fine-tuned until you've achieved the ultimate sound. The software's interface has been redesigned, and now boasts a more relaxing, attractive look and a clearer overview.

Specifications

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	760 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	30,0 x 19,0 x 9,5 cm

Product specifications

acoustics correction software with measurement microphone
adjusts the output of your studio monitors, based on the measured acoustic properties of your studio space
version 2
MultEQ XT32 software technology
includes correction software, measurement microphone and measurement software
to be used as a stand-alone package or in combination with a DAW
compatible with both PC and Mac
functions as a VST, RTAS, AU plugin for popular DAWs
compatible with Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic, Sonar and Live (among others)
native support for 64-bit systems and applications

Measurement software specifications:

automatic measurement system with a wizard
based on Audyssey MultEQ XT32
measuring accuracy using ARC microphone: +/- 1.5 dB
sample rate: 48 kHz (for measurements only)
ASIO driver required for Windows 7, Vista, XP
CoreAudio driver required for Mac OS X
measurements can be stored for use in the correction plugin

Correction plugin specifications:

multi-platform frequency and time adjustments (delay), based on Audyssey MultEQ XT32
correction accuracy using ARC microphone: +/- 1.5 dB
correction processor resolution: 32-bit floating point
supported sample rates for correction processor: 44.1 to 192 kHz
four target curves
graphic frequency display

Differences with the first ARC correction system:

MultEQ XT32 instead of MultEQ
high-resolution EQ adjustment, for enhanced, more accurate correction
advanced L/R correction
adjustable target curves
new user interface with attractive layout
high-resolution control across the entire frequency spectrum for optimal correction
accurate correction with fewer measurements
Alternate References feature, for correcting sound for TV speakers, club PA systems, cars, etc.
new Monitor Control Panel, with volume control, DIM with adjustable level and MUTE
listening mode selector, switch between Stereo, Mono and Side
measurements can be stored, for direct preset recall

Specifications shotgun microphone:

1/4-inch precision measurement microphone
condenser microphone
omnidirectional pickup pattern
frequency range: 20 to 16,000 Hz
calibrated frequency response at ARC: 16 to 20,000 Hz (+/- 1.5 dB)
electronically balanced output, 200 ohms
sensitivity: 50 mV/Pa
self noise: 22 dB
maximum SPL: 130 dB (at 3% total harmonic distortion)

System requirements Mac:

32/64-bit system
1.5 GHz Intel processor
1 GB RAM
Mac OS X 10.6 or later
supported plugin formats: AU, VST, RTAS
CoreAudio driver required
48kHz sample rate required (for measurements)

System requirements Windows:

32/64-bit system
Intel 2.4 GHz processor, Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon processor
Windows XP, Vista or 7
supported plugin formats: VST, RTAS
ASIO driver required
48kHz sample rate required (for measurements)

Reviews from other countries

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M Stéphane Di Rocco 19 June 2016

Wrote the following about IK Multimedia ARC 2 acoustic correction system

Je conseil ce produit c 'est une revolution ! Facile d'installation , attention à faire soigneusement quand même. Pensez bien à activer le Mode 48 V Phantom pour capter du signal sur le micro.

Merci Bax

Yann F. 23 June 2015

Wrote the following about IK Multimedia ARC 2 acoustic correction system

This thing works as advertised. I'm very happy with it. I used to own a KRK ERGO in my old studio and needed a new one after rebuilding a new mixing space but since it has been discontinued, I was happy to find this product in replacement, which works as well, if not better.

Also, the condenser mic included is well made and sounds decent for many other applications, like IR and field recording - which is a nice added value. The ERGO's microphone could only be used to calibrate it since it had a none-standard, proprietary voltage.

Pascal G. 26 April 2013

Wrote the following about IK Multimedia ARC 2 acoustic correction system

De ruimte waar je in werkt kan een behoorlijke verkleuring aan je sound geven.
Klinkt je mix thuis geweldig, maar is het altijd weer een verassing hoe het ergens anders klinkt?
Dan heb jij waarschijnlijk een probleem met de akoestiek.
Voor een betrouwbaar geluid hebben wij hier een zeer effectieve oplossing gevonden, de ARC 2 van IK Multimedia.
Relatief goedkoop als je het vergelijkt met de kosten van isolatiemateriaal plus dat je de nodige expertise nodig hebt om het juist te plaatsen.
Al met al is de ARC 2 een goeie investering voor de serieuze muzikant.
Gemakkelijk te installeren, alleen de metingen verrichten is even een karweitje maar aangezien deze eenmalig hoeven te worden uitgevoerd is dit zeker geen probleem.
Wel is het van belang dat je een goeie microfoon versterker gebruikt die niet teveel kleur aan je sound toevoegt omdat dit het eindresultaat beïnvloed.
Een klein nadeel voor Propellerhead Reason en Record gebruikers, deze plugin heeft een host nodig die Vst's ondersteund.

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