Arrakis Systems ARC-8 Compact Broadcast Radio Console Arrakis Systems

With a single stereo mixing bus, the ARC-8 broadcast radio console is ideal for fast paced live on air, production, Internet streaming, and remote applications. Two mics supports a host and guest talk format. 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.

Compact, and packs a punch.
The ARC-8 radio console is compact and durable for professional Radio applications. The 0.059″ steel chassis is extremely strong and well finished with two part epoxy paint. The front panel graphics are on the reverse side of a beautiful polycarbonate overlay for scratch resistance and long life. The switches have LED lighted indicators to clearly display switch status. It is excellent for so many different applications, it would be foolish not to have one.

Power from within.
The ARC-8 board has an amazing price, but what is even more amazing is the features that come standard.

It has both Unbalanced & Balanced inputs. It has 10 inputs, with 8 channels. Channel 8 is the USB channel that connects to a PC for playback and record. Channel 7 connects to a phone hybrid.

The only thing it doesn’t do is make you coffee in the morning.

This is ideal for Internet radio, broadcast radio, remote applications, production, station backup; it does it all.

5 Types of Channels

Microphone

• 2 High Performance mic channels. Perfect for a Guest/Host configuration.
• High performance mic channels, with XLR inputs.
• High performance mic preamps.
• 48 VDC phantom power.
• (optional, $69)
• Channel 1 features a Talk button to talk to a Studio monitor.
• LED illuminated switch lamps.

Stereo Line

• 8 Inputs, giving you enough channels to connect all of your devices.
• A / B Inputs on channel 3 & 8, giving a total of 8 Line inputs.
• Active balanced RJ-45 or unbalanced RCA comes standard on every ARC-8.
• 1 stereo output bus. Both balanced and unbalanced outputs.
• LED illuminated switch lamps.

Phone

• Phone channel comes standard, allowing you to connect to a phone hybrid.
• Audio & Logic connections available to connect to hybrid.
• Listen off-line 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-Aud.
• LED illuminated switch lamps.

USB

• Play & Record in digital with Windows PC or Mac.
• 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 3rd party software.

Assets come standard.

Balanced & Unbalanced Outputs
Pgm output has both XLR balanced, & RCA unbalanced outputs. Including a mono mixdown.

Balanced RJ45 Connectors
All Stereo inputs are world standard balanced RJ45 connectors. 10ft. Cabling is included, no charge. Unbalanced RCA inputs are also included

Linear Faders
Conductive plastic faders for highest possible resolution and life. Dust covers designed to protect and prolong the life of the fader.

Power Supply
The power supply is auto-sensing 110-220VAC. Certified: UL, CE, CS, CB. Perfect for use anywhere in the world.

Headphone
Headphone system with stereo amp for 8ohm (or Hi-Z) headphones. Plus Monitor and Cue systems.