Ideal for internet radio, broadcast radio, remote applications, production, and station backup, the Arrakis Systems ARC-8 is an 8 x 2 audio mixing console that is designed for reliability, offering long-lasting performance and easy maintenance. The high-quality switches and faders are engineered to endure multi-million operations, ensuring flawless functionality in critical environments. With it's accessible components, a skilled technician can breeze through maintenance, while the user-friendly interface allows for easy operation by anyone.
Two mic inputs support host and guest talk formats. The mix minus bus (for an external hybrid) supports telephone talk formats or call ins. The ‘Talk’ button on mic channel one feeds the mic to the caller and the caller to the console cue system, fast and easy. The ARC-8 features both balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs, making it highly effective at resisting RF interference for a clean broadcast. The balanced inputs utilize RJ45 connectors. A universal power supply and two single-ended RJ45 balanced audio cables are included.
- 2 high-performance mic channels with XLR inputs perfect for a guest / host configuration
- High-performance mic preamps
- 48 VDC phantom power for condenser mics (available separately)
- Channel 1 features a talk button to talk to a studio monitor
- LED illuminated switch indicators
- 7 inputs, giving you enough channels to connect all of your devices
- A / B inputs on channel 3 & 8, giving a total of 7 line inputs
- Active balanced RJ45 or unbalanced RCA comes standard on every ARC-8
- 1 stereo output bus, both balanced and unbalanced outputs
- LED illuminated switch indicator
- Phone Mix channel comes standard, allowing you to connect to a phone hybrid
- Audio & Logic connections available to connect to hybrid
- Listen offline to a caller using the Cue button
- Talkback button enables you to talk to the caller off-air
- Mix minus feed to the caller is a mix of PGM
- LED illuminated switches
- Play & Record in digital with a Windows or Mac OS
- USB sound card functionality to work with any software
- Simple connect using standard USB cable
- Play audio from your USB device directly onto your board
- Record audio from your board using any third-party software
- LED illuminated switches
- Conductive plastic faders for highest possible resolution and life. Dust covers designed to protect and prolong the life of the fader
Balanced RJ45 connectors
- Utilizes world-standard balanced RJ45 connectors
Balanced & unbalanced outputs
- Pgm output has both XLR balanced & RCA unbalanced outputs including mono mixdown
Mechanical switches
- Mechanical latching switches are multi-million operation with LED illuminated indicators, for an extremely long life. No more need to replace switches or bulbs
Headphone
- The headphones have both a stereo, balanced, line-level output for an external amp, and a headphone amp output for driving low-impedance headphones
Power supply
- The power supply is auto-sensing 110-220 VAC. Certified: UL, CE, CS, CB. Perfect for use anywhere in the world