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Whether you’re mixing in a bedroom studio or a professional control room, ARC X ensures every decision translates flawlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32-bit float correction engine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preserves natural sound while eliminating room coloration and phase issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVRM™ multi-point 3D measurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captures your room’s unique response with up to 21 mic positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced voicing \u0026amp; emulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reference your mixes on over 20 iconic monitors and playback systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible tuning options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply flat correction, custom curves, or adapt tonal balance to your taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMEMS measurement mic included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers ±0.5 dB accuracy across 20 Hz–20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-platform support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works as a plugin (VST2\/3, AU, AAX) or with ARC Studio hardware for system-wide correction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCustomer Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eARC X eliminates the guesswork of mixing in untreated or compromised rooms. With intelligent, phase-coherent correction, your monitoring becomes accurate and trustworthy, letting you work faster and make creative decisions that translate to any playback system. 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ARC 4 software runs on macOS and Windows, supports major plug-in formats for measurement and offline use, and requires an interface with a phantom-powered XLR mic input and a pair of monitor outputs. 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