ARC ON•EAR
ARC ON•EAR
ARC ON•EAR
ARC ON•EAR
ARC ON•EAR
ARC ON•EAR
ARC ON•EAR
ARC ON•EAR
ARC ON•EAR
ARC ON•EAR
ARC ON•EAR
ARC ON•EAR
ARC ON•EAR

ARC ON•EAR

Work with confidence. Anywhere.

Standalone headphone DAC with built-in correction

$199.99 Regular price$249.99 ($243.99 incl. VAT)
Traditional headphones — even “reference” models — don’t tell the whole truth. Their frequency response is never perfectly flat, and their exaggerated stereo image alters your perception of balance, timbre, and space. The result? Endless revisions, ear fatigue, and mixes that don’t translate.
ARC ON•EAR is a revolutionary standalone headphone DAC and amplifier that instantly corrects your headphone's response and recreates the experience of mixing on professional studio monitors.
For the first time, you can mix, master, and produce with total confidence — anywhere.
ARC ON•EAR Specifications
Audio
Supported sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz
Frequency Response: 10Hz - 80kHz (-1dB)
Maximum output level +19dBu
Maximum input level (analog): +10dBu
High damping factor output stage design
Dynamic Range (32Ω, 1kHz): 107.9dB
Dynamic Range (150Ω, 1kHz): 112.7dB
Dynamic Range (300Ω, 1kHz): 116.9dB
Latency
Latency (Phase Align OFF): 1.35ms
Latency (Phase Align ON): ~ 21.0ms (depends on the selected headphone model)
Power
Integrated lithium rechargeable battery (up to 4 hours of use) / USB
Connections
Analog input on 3.5 mm jack
Headphone out on 6.3 mm jack
Digital audio input on USB-C
Dimensions
Size: 7.9 cm / 3.11" x 7.7 cm / 3.03" x 3.5 cm / 1.38"
Weight: 170 g / 5.99 oz
Package includes
ARC ON•EAR processor
Carrying case
USB C-Type to USB C-Type cable (0.6 m / 23.6")
3.5 to 3.5 mm thread-on Stereo TRS cable (0.6 m / 23.6")
3.5 to 6.3 mm thread-on TRS adapter
System Requirements
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).
One free USB port required.
Windows® (64-bits)
Minimal: Intel® Core i5 Processor or equivalent, 4 GB of RAM, Windows 10 (64 bit) or newer.
One free USB port required.
See manuals here
ARC ON•EAR $199.99

No guesswork, no compromise

ARC ON•EAR changes the game with true-to-life monitoring, pristine sound, and total consistency across your workflow. Simply connect your headphones, configure your calibration profile using the dedicated control software, and create with confidence knowing your mix translates accurately — anywhere you work.

OVERVIEW

True-to-life monitoring, anywhere you work

A reference you can trust

ARC ON•EAR uses precision calibration profiles, measured with state-of-the-art reference rigs, to ensure accurate, transparent, and reliable sound. With support for hundreds of popular headphone models, you’ll experience your mix exactly as it should sound — clear, balanced, and true.

Studio monitors in your headphones

Unlike plug-ins or impulse-based “virtual rooms,” ARC ON•EAR uses advanced physical modeling to recreate how real studio monitors behave in an ideal acoustic space.
No artificial reverbs. No timbral coloration. Just the natural depth, width, and clarity of a real control room — right in your headphones.

Effortless control

Dedicated software with frequency response display, environment controls, headphone browser, IEM browser, and speaker browser for complete customization.

Virtual monitoring that goes beyond

Audition your mix on studio monitors, smartphones, smart speakers, and TV sets — all from your headphones — so every listener hears your best work.

True-to-life monitoring

Precision headphone correction removes coloration so you hear your mix as it truly sounds, translating perfectly to any playback system.
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Pristine sound

ESS SABRE 32-bit converter and high-damping-factor amplifier deliver the lowest THD+N for uncompromising audio quality.

No guesswork

Calibration profiles for 200+ headphone models ensure accurate response so you can mix with confidence on any supported pair.
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Consistency

Load up to 5 presets and switch between calibrated profiles instantly, maintaining a reliable reference across sessions and locations.
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DETAILS
1. Preset/battery indicator | 2. Calibration on/off | 3. Virtual monitoring on/off | 4. Additional setting button (mute/dim) | 5. Digitally controlled analog volume | 6. 6.3mm headphone out | 7. Power on/off (4hr battery) | 8. USB-C (control/digital audio/charging) | 9. 3.5mm analog audio input
DETAILS
Specs
ARC ON•EAR Specifications
Audio
Supported sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz
Frequency Response: 10Hz - 80kHz (-1dB)
Maximum output level +19dBu
Maximum input level (analog): +10dBu
High damping factor output stage design
Dynamic Range (32Ω, 1kHz): 107.9dB
Dynamic Range (150Ω, 1kHz): 112.7dB
Dynamic Range (300Ω, 1kHz): 116.9dB
Latency
Latency (Phase Align OFF): 1.35ms
Latency (Phase Align ON): ~ 21.0ms (depends on the selected headphone model)
Power
Integrated lithium rechargeable battery (up to 4 hours of use) / USB
Connections
Analog input on 3.5 mm jack
Headphone out on 6.3 mm jack
Digital audio input on USB-C
Dimensions
Size: 7.9 cm / 3.11" x 7.7 cm / 3.03" x 3.5 cm / 1.38"
Weight: 170 g / 5.99 oz
Package includes
ARC ON•EAR processor
Carrying case
USB C-Type to USB C-Type cable (0.6 m / 23.6")
3.5 to 3.5 mm thread-on Stereo TRS cable (0.6 m / 23.6")
3.5 to 6.3 mm thread-on TRS adapter
System Requirements
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).
One free USB port required.
Windows® (64-bits)
Minimal: Intel® Core i5 Processor or equivalent, 4 GB of RAM, Windows 10 (64 bit) or newer.
One free USB port required.

Standalone freedom, zero latency

USB-C and 3.5mm inputs support all audio sources. Five presets and a 4-hour rechargeable battery let you work untethered anywhere.

Built for everyday use

Compact aluminum chassis and included carrying case make ARC ON-EAR the practical companion for mixing on the go.
SOFTWARE

Free included app/software

ARC ON•EAR comes with the following free bonus content

How to get the free bonus content.

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Control Software
VIDEOS

ARC ON•EAR - Fixing the problems of mixing on headphones - TechTalk Davide Barbi

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