10 Apr 2026

Recording Mag Tests ARC ON•EAR

Hardware DSP improves headphone mixing accuracy anywhere

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.

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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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