IK Multimedia ARC 3 Crossgrade

Improve Your Mixes with Advanced Room Correction Software

Many high-end mixing suites are designed from the ground up to achieve that. But for those of us who don’t have the luxury of a custom-built studio, we may struggle with imperfect room acoustics that produce unwanted resonances, modes, and null points that can skew the sound coming from our monitors. Enter the IK Multimedia ARC System 3. The latest advancement in room correction technology, the ARC System 3 is a powerful software utility that analyzes your environment with multi-point 3D VRM technology to optimize your listening experience, so you can produce mixes that you can trust to sound great on any system. Pair it with IK Multimedia’s optional MEMS omnidirectional microphone, which provides ultra-precise measurements of ±0.5 dB. Or, if you prefer to use your own measurement microphone, ARC System 3 is compatible with third-party models.

It's easy to integrate ARC System 3 into your studio

Using a MEMS microphone, ARC System 3 software measures your room's acoustics and formulates corrections. The system then uses a frequency/time-correction processing plug-in to work with your DAW, giving you a "corrected" environment. Additionally, this latest iteration lets you select from a number of virtual listening environments so you can ensure that your mix translates to every situation. If you want the most accurate, optimal room for mixing, use ARC to make it happen.

Ideal for any mixing environment

Ever since you started mixing audio, you've been chasing "perfect" acoustics, right? ARC System 3 has the potential to make any room sound more accurate. Think of it this way: if you have no acoustic treatment, you'll encounter all manner of acoustic anomalies such as null points, standing waves, asymmetrical reflections, and so on. ARC System 3’s advanced processing can work wonders in a room like that, and you'll immediately notice a clearer stereo image, more accurate frequency response, and better separation between sounds. Now consider a well-treated room: ARC System 3 has the high resolution to iron out any tiny inconsistencies it can find, still leading to a more accurate mixing environment. And adjustable high and low correction settings allow you to shape the frequency profile to match your monitors’ voicing. At Sweetwater, we've also found ARC System 3 to be a great solution for traveling engineers and on-the-spot corrections.

IK Multimedia ARC System 3 Features:

. Acoustic-correction system that tunes your studio to perfection
. Enhances the accuracy of your room's acoustics in two easy steps
. 3D VRM technology-based multi-point room measurement system
. Enjoy better stereo imaging, better detail, and more accurate frequency response
. Use with IK Multimedia's optional MEMS omnidirectional measurement microphone or third-party alternatives
. Correction software supports up to 32-point floating bit depth and 192kHz sample rate
. Audition your mix in different virtual acoustic environments
. Effective in both treated and untreated acoustic spaces
. Also great for traveling engineers and on-the-spot corrections