IK Multimedia ARC X Software + Measurement Mic – Software/plugin package for acoustic correction and ARC measurement microphone.
ARC X is an intelligent calibration platform with advanced adjustment, custom voicing, and next-generation virtual monitoring. Based on IK Multimedia's revolutionary VRM™ (Volumetric Response Modeling) technology, ARC X transforms any space into a precisely tuned monitoring environment.
Whether you are producing in a bedroom or mixing in a professional studio, ARC X offers exceptional sonic accuracy and total control over your sound, ensuring that all creative decisions translate perfectly across any playback system.
Compatibility in the iLoud ecosystem
- iLoud Precision MKII
- iLoud Precision MKI
- iLoud MTM MKII
- iLoud Micro Monitor Pro
- ARC Studio hardware
- Territory monitors (with plug-in or ARC Studio)
Features:
- Automatic room correction: Detects and eliminates the acoustic coloration of the room with remarkable precision. ARC X measures the space and applies intelligent, phase-coherent corrections for a professional monitoring experience.
- Advanced sonic adjustment: Models the tonal balance based on your preferences or creative goals. Whether you want absolute neutrality or a more musical sound, ARC X adapts perfectly.
- Monitor emulation: Listen to your mix as it would be played on iconic studio monitors or real consumer systems. ARC X allows for quick referencing to industry standards — directly from the sweet spot.
- Real-time control: Easily switch between profiles, calibration modes, and voicing settings through intuitive and quick control.
- On-monitor processing: Corrections are applied directly to compatible devices, without latency and without loading the computer's processor.
- Extended compatibility: Use ARC X even with non-IK monitors, through ARC Studio hardware or the dedicated plug-in, for complete optimisation of your system.
What makes ARC® X special?
- Precision acoustic measurements
- Quickly measure the space with the included microphone
- Options: quick measurement (1, 3, or 7 points) or ultra-precise scanning (21 points)
- Based on VRM™ technology – Volumetric Response Modeling
- Advanced automatic correction
- Creates a custom response profile
- Corrects frequencies and phase without over-processing
- Clear, balanced, natural sound – like in an acoustically treated studio
- Fine adjustments and target curves
- 9 predefined response curves for different working styles
- Control the low and high areas being corrected (bypass below 100 Hz or above 5 kHz)
- Choice between phase modes: Natural and Linear
- Virtual monitoring
- Emulates over 20 popular monitors and audio systems
- Test your mix on professional monitors, consumer speakers, headphones, etc.
- Save time and money without additional physical monitors
- ARC X plug-in for DAW
- Integrated correction directly in your master bus
- Ideal for producers working completely “in the box”
- Includes advanced measurement tools (Peak, RMS, LUFS, DR) with T-RackS technology
