ARC X
ARC X
ARC X

ARC X

The ultimate studio monitoring upgrade

Microphone included

$99.99($121.99 incl. VAT)
ARC Studio is an advanced room correction solution for Mac and PC, built on over 20 years of acoustic correction expertise. Designed to help musicians, producers, and engineers hear their mixes with confidence, it combines automated measurement and calibration with powerful natural and linear phase correction algorithms to optimize any listening environment while preserving the integrity of the monitoring system. With nine selectable target curves, users can tailor their monitoring response to match different workflows and personal preferences. More than 20 virtual monitor emulations make it easy to evaluate mixes across a wide range of playback systems without leaving the sweet spot. ARC Studio also integrates seamlessly with ARC-enabled iLoud monitors, providing a streamlined workflow and more accurate monitoring. The result is better mix decisions, improved translation, and a listening experience that lets users hear their mix, not their room.
Mac® (64-bits)
Minimal: Apple M1 or Intel® Core i5 Processor, 4 GB of RAM, macOS® 10.15 or newer (macOS 11 or newer required for Apple Silicon Processors).
Supported Plug-in formats: Audio Units, VST 3, AAX.
Works with any audio interface with a phantom powered XLR microphone input and a pair of outputs for monitoring.
44.1 kHz or 48 kHz sampling rate is required for the measurement process.
Windows® (64-bits)
Minimal: Intel® Core i5 Processor or equivalent, 4 GB of RAM, Windows 10 (64 bit) or newer.
Supported Plug-in formats: VST 3, AAX.
Works with any audio interface with ASIO drivers, a phantom powered XLR microphone input and a pair of outputs for monitoring.
44.1kHz or 48kHz sampling rate is required for the measurement process.
Requires an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter.
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ARC X $99.99

Accurate monitoring starts with knowing your room.

ARC X is more than correction — it’s a next-generation platform for acoustic calibration, intelligent tuning, advanced voicing, and virtual monitoring. Powered by IK’s VRM™ (Volumetric Response Modeling) technology, it transforms any room into a\nprecision-tuned monitoring environment for mixes that translate across systems. With support for iLoud immersive monitoring systems, ARC X extends its calibration engine from stereo to full multichannel setups, making immersive studio alignment faster, easier, and more accurate. From bedroom studios to professional control rooms, ARC X delivers precise monitoring and control.

OVERVIEW

Everything you need for accurate monitoring.

Calibration: Trust what you hear

Every surface in your room colors your sound — introducing distortions that compromise your mix. ARC X removes that guesswork.
The same calibration engine now applies to immersive systems, ensuring consistent response, accurate level matching, and precise time alignment across every speaker.
Using high-resolution measurement and advanced correction, ARC X creates a custom response that makes your audio sound clear and natural.
The result: a monitoring environment you can trust — so you work faster and mix with confidence.

What makes ARC X different

Built on over a decade of R&D, ARC X combines real-time calibration, reference emulation, and flexible tuning. Immersive support automates complex system alignment for faster, more precise, consistent results.
ARC X brings over a decade of R&D into a single, seamless solution — combining real-time calibration, reference emulation, and flexible tuning.
With immersive support for iLoud monitors, ARC X now automates one of the most complex studio setup processes, delivering full-system alignment that is faster, more precise, and more consistent than manual methods.
- Measure quickly and precisely
- Auto correction for a perfectly balanced sound
- Fine-tune to match your preferences

Virtual monitoring: iconic speaker emulation

Replicate the response of 20+ reference monitors and playback systems to evaluate your mix without leaving your sweet spot.
The ARC virtual monitoring app works with correction profiles to deliver accurate results in any environment, reducing the need for multiple monitoring systems.

ARC X plug-in for DAW-based workflows

Use ARC X directly in your DAW for in-the-box workflows or third-party monitors.
Apply correction on your master bus with full control and no additional hardware.
Includes advanced metering powered by T-RackS technology (Peak, RMS, LUFS, Dynamic Range).

Integration across the iLoud Ecosystem

ARC X integrates seamlessly with IK monitoring solutions, forming a scalable and future-proof system. From stereo to iLoud immersive setups, ARC X provides a unified calibration platform.
Compatible devices:
- iLoud Precision MKII
- iLoud Precision MKI
- iLoud Micro Monitor Pro
- iLoud MTM MKII
- iLoud Sub
- ARC Studio Hardware

Measure quickly and precisely

Connect a measurement mic and follow the guided process. ARC X captures a 3D snapshot of your room using IK’s VRM™ technology.
For immersive systems, ARC X treats the entire speaker array as a single unified environment.
Choose 1-, 3-, or 7-point quick measurements or a 21-point high-precision scan.

Auto correction for a perfectly balanced sound

ARC X analyzes your measurements and generates a correction profile tailored to your space.
In immersive iLoud setups, ARC X aligns levels, timing, and room response across all channels for a cohesive system.
Advanced algorithms resolve frequency and phase issues without over-processing — delivering a natural, balanced result.

Fine-tune to match your preferences

Go beyond correction with 9 target curves, voicing emulation, and custom adjustments. Choose from flat to tailored tonal shaping, while maintaining consistent tonal balance across immersive systems.

On-speaker operation

Apply correction directly on ARC-enabled iLoud monitors for real-time monitor control without relying on a plug-in.

Immersive calibration

ARC X scales from stereo and stereo-plus-sub correction into full multichannel and immersive monitoring up to 9.1.6 with compatible ARC-enabled iLoud monitors.

Hardware ecosystem support

Run ARC X correction on ARC-enabled iLoud monitors directly, or use ARC Studio hardware to bring calibration to any third-party monitor system.
TECHNOLOGY
Specs
Mac® (64-bits)
Minimal: Apple M1 or Intel® Core i5 Processor, 4 GB of RAM, macOS® 10.15 or newer (macOS 11 or newer required for Apple Silicon Processors).
Supported Plug-in formats: Audio Units, VST 3, AAX.
Works with any audio interface with a phantom powered XLR microphone input and a pair of outputs for monitoring.
44.1 kHz or 48 kHz sampling rate is required for the measurement process.
Windows® (64-bits)
Minimal: Intel® Core i5 Processor or equivalent, 4 GB of RAM, Windows 10 (64 bit) or newer.
Supported Plug-in formats: VST 3, AAX.
Works with any audio interface with ASIO drivers, a phantom powered XLR microphone input and a pair of outputs for monitoring.
44.1kHz or 48kHz sampling rate is required for the measurement process.
Requires an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter.

Natural and linear phase

Choose between natural phase and linear phase correction algorithms to match your workflow and minimize artifacts in your monitoring chain.

Variable resolution

Adjust resolution and smoothing parameters for precise control over how correction is applied across the frequency spectrum.

Virtual monitoring

Check your mix against 20+ reference monitors and playback systems directly in your DAW — without switching speakers or leaving your session.
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