The ARC-10UP radio console is a general purpose console that meets the needs for most On Air Radio & Radio Production studio applications. Channels One & Two are high performance mic channels for on air talent with a guest. Channel ten is an advanced telephone interface to an external hybrid for Live callers or an Off-line contest call. Seven stereo line input channels easily handle the other audio sources, such as CD players, found in most studios. Channel nine is configured with a Windows PC USB interface for use with Live On Air, Automation, & Production software ('Free' Digilink-Xtreme (ARC mode) software is included). With 5 million operation, LED lighted, switches; long life faders; and electronic switching of all audio signal paths; the ARC-10 is a rugged, reliable, and versatile console for professional Radio studio applications.

Channels One & Two are Mic channels

Two mic channels are included on the ARC-10UP to support a Host and Guest talk show in the main control room itself. The channel Two mic can also be remoted to a separate announce booth if desired.

Channels Three through Eight are Stereo Line level Channels

Channels 3-8 of the ARC-10UP are stereo, unbalanced line level input channels appropriate for Consumer source devices like CD players, MP3 players, network feeds, etc. It features RCA phono connectors so that your sources simply plug into the console with standard off the shelf cables.

This model is ideal for studios where these sources are located locally in the studio itself. The balanced model (ARC-10BP)should be selected if some of these sources (such as a satellite feed) are originated in other studios where the wiring could be long and introduce hum & noise.

Built-in PC sound card on Channel 9 for Play & Record

The ARC-10UP contains a built-in, Windows compatible, USB sound card on Channel Nine for USB connection to a PC. Most Windows compatible audio software can play and record from the console. Digilink-Xtreme (ARC console mode) software comes free with the ARC console. The Digilink-Xtreme software will recognize the ARC-10 console and operate in the ‘free' ARC-10 mode to provide'Live On Air' features that are ideal for broadcast, internet, or podcast style radio applications. For the ultimate in Automation, full Digilink-Xtreme software (optional) is available throught the 'Xtreme Solutions Program' and provides complete hard disk based automation features for the ARC-10.

NOTE: if the console is a USB sound card model but the feature is not being used, a setup jumper option converts channel nine to an unbalanced (-10dBu) consumer input with RCA connectors.

Telephone Channel on Channel Ten for Live On Air Talk or Off-line Contests

Channel ten is a dedicated telephone channel that easily connects to an external telephone hybrid. The caller can talk to you through the Cue system while a 'Push to Talk' button enables the Control Room mic to talk off-line to the caller. Just select the Air or Recording bus then turn the channel on. What could be easier?

Balanced, Unbalanced, & Digital outputs

Aconsole's audio outputs must support the many different types of signal chains & recorders in use today: (+)4dBu balanced XLR plugs, (-)10dBu unbalanced RCA plugs, Windows PC computers, etc.

The Main Program Output is BOTH Balanced & Unbalanced

For long signal runs to other rooms, the console Program output is provided on a +4dBu, balanced, XLR connector. For local connection to unbalanced consumer equipment, the console Program output also features a (-)10dBu RCA jack output.

Audition & Mono Mix Outputs are Unbalanced

Because the secondary Program outputs (Audition bus & mono outputs) are most typically used locally in the studio, these outputs are provided on (-)10dBu RCA jack outputs.

A Digital Audio Output via USB to a Windows PC

The USB sound card features a PLAY stream to channel nine on the console AND a RECORD stream from either the Program or Audition mixing buses (internally jumper selectable). This powerful feature supports audio streaming in full digital to and from the PC computer.

Software Features

The ARC-10UP contains a built-in, Windows compatible, USB sound card on Channel Nine for USB connection to a PC.

• Extremely cost-effective professional Radio console!
• Two stereo Program output mixes (with mono mixdowns)
• Ten input source channels
• Two high performance mic channels & optional 48V phantom power
• Seven stereo unbalanced line channels
• Channel 9 interfaces to a PC computer sound card channel for Play & Record
• One phone input channel for fast Live & Off-line telephone interface (hybrid required)
• Real VU meters for on air monitoring, switch selectable between both Program outputs
• Headphone system with stereo amp for 8 ohm (or Hi-Z) headphones
• Cue-talkback system with built-in amplifier and speaker
• Input channel logic for Remote channel on-off-tally and source start-stop
• Provides monitor audio and logic for a Studio /Announce booth
• Optional 16 x 3 stereo switcher for remote input select... handles large studio jobs

‘Free' Digilink-Xtreme software for ‘Live On Air' with the ARC-10

• Arrakis Digilink-Xtreme software will recognize the ARC-10 console and operate in the ‘free' ARC-10 mode to provide 'Live On Air' features that are ideal for broadcast, internet, or podcast style radio applications.
• Control the PC audio Play List from the Console!
• 500 event Play List for manually assembling a show
• Start & stop the Play List by turning console channel nine on and off
• Cue audio files through the console while playing On Air (uses PC sound card for 2nd play)
• Jingle box supports playing any 3 of up to 300 carts at the touch of a button
• Set the fade parameters on Songs for perfect crossfades in the Play List
• Record the console Audition bus mix direct to the PC
• Phone recorder / editor for recording callers
• Supports up to 1000 audio files in the Library
• Much, much more...