IK Multimedia ARC X – advanced studio software for room correction, monitor management, and speaker emulation, built for precise work in a controlled listening environment.
ARC X uses VRM technology to analyze room acoustics and build a custom correction profile for your monitors at the listening position. It offers 1-, 3-, 7-, and 21-point measurement workflows, so you can choose the right balance of speed and precision for your studio.
Monitoring accuracy
The system corrects frequency response and stereo imaging while reducing the impact of reflections, resonances, and room-related colorations. In practice, that means more reliable mixing decisions and better translation across different playback systems.
Virtual monitoring
ARC X lets you switch between speaker and playback profiles to check your mix on reference monitors, hi-fi systems, and consumer speakers without leaving the sweet spot. It is a practical tool for mix comparison and translation checks.
KEY FEATURES
- Room correction based on VRM technology.
- 1-, 3-, 7-, and 21-point measurement modes.
- Emulation of over 20 monitors and playback systems.
- Natural and linear-phase correction modes.
- Adjustable target curves and custom presets.
- Monitor management from a single software environment.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Plugin formats: VST 3, AAX, AU.
- Supported systems: macOS and Windows.
- Minimum RAM: 4 GB.
- Requires an audio interface with phantom-powered XLR mic input and stereo monitor outputs.
- Measurement sample rates: 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
- Playback support up to 192 kHz.
- Calibration microphone required for measurement.
- Available as software-only or bundled with a measurement microphone.