IK MULTIMEDIA ARC Studio Advanced Room Correction System User Manual

: May 15, 2024
: IK Multimedia

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USER MANUAL
Advanced Room
Correction System
ARC Studio

ARC Studio device

1.1 – What’s inside the box

ARC Studio
ARC calibration microphone with stand clip (depending by 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.

1.5 – Installation and setup
1.5.1 – Front Panel

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POWER LED: This LED is lit when the unit is powered on
SIGNAL/CLIP LED: During normal operation, this LED displays the input signal level:
Green: audio signal is present
Red: audio signal is clipping
When calibration is stored in the unit using the ARC 4 application, this leads to blinks to indicate the calibration loading status:
Green: calibration file successfully stored
Red: storing procedure error
CORRECTION: This button enables or disables the 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.

1.5.2 – Rear Panel

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NPUT: XLR balanced inputs connectors.
OUTPUT: XLR balanced output connectors.
USB: Type C USB port for connecting ARC Studio to a Mac/PC.
DC IN: barrel jack for connecting the power supply unit (5V, 3A).

1.6 – 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

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.

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All specifications are subject to
change without further notice.
Document Version: 1.0
Latest Update: 2024/02/06
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