Recording Magazine describes IK's ARC ON•EAR as a compact, hardware-based headphone correction system that moves DSP processing out of the DAW and into a portable device.
Tested across a wide range of headphones and use cases—from studio DAC operation to mobile and standalone workflows—the reviewer highlights its transparent sound, effective calibration, and flexibility for real-world mixing.
ARC ON·EAR consistently performed as a top-notch, great-sounding and very transparent high-quality audio device.
A well-designed and well-executed tool for improving headphone-based mixing and evaluation.
For anyone who spends significant time creating and mixing music on headphones, ARC ON·EAR is worth consideration.
Find Recording Mag's full review on ARC ON•EAR HERE.
ARC ON•EAR delivers the precision, depth, and trust of a real control room — inside your headphones. For the first time, you can mix, master, and produce with total confidence — anywhere.

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