Arrakis DARC Surface 12 Digital AoIP Broadcast Console

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Programmable Inputs & Outputs. Control anywhere in the world.

The DARC Surface is a Digital AoIP console. Being digital means that your audio is handled digitally, and there is no signal degradation within the board. It is protected from RF, and is very flexible. Being AoIP means that the DARC Surface has access to any audio input or output on your Dante local network. Quickly select your inputs and outputs via the DARC Virtual Console software. OR swap assignments via the 4 programmable buttons on the DARC Surface.

Being Windows based, you can also use any remote control app to control your board anywhere in the world with an internet connection. The DARC Surface is the ultimate in power, flexibility and value.

Stylish & Functional

OLED Displays. The The DARC Surface utilizes long life OLED displays. These displays show what source channels have been selected for each channel. These OLED displays are high contrast, easy to read and beautiful to match.

LED VU Meters. Complimenting the DARC Surface, we gave it two pairs of bright, 20 segment stereo bargraph LED VU Meters. These meters have an extremely long life span utilizing the latest in LED technology.

LED Switches. Momentary switches are 5 million operation & LED illuminated, for an extremely long life. No more need to replace switches or bulbs.

Compartmentalized. The DARC-Surface is sleekly designed with its compartmentalized design. All of your audio input and output wiring goes to your Simple IP units, while the DARC has limited wiring to make your studio stylish and functional.

Pure Digital Control Surface Experience
The DARC Surface is a pure digital control surface. All audio inputs & outputs are connected through the Simple IP Surface. And all audio is mixed via a Windows PC and the DARC Virtual software. The DARC Surface is simple a physical control surface that gives you control over the DARC Virtual software.

Installing the DARC Surface is quick and easy. The only connections on the DARC Surface are a USB and an RJ45 for the DARC Surface LED Meter input.

What you need to get started
To get started with DARC AoIP is extremely simple. You only need two components:

(1) Dante Audio Source - You need to connect your audio sources, such as your microphones, headphones, phone systems, automation, etc..., to the Dante audio network. You can do this using the Simple IP analog or digital nodes, Dante AVIO adapters, Dante Virtual Sound Card, or any other Dante enabled device. Once your device(s) is connected to the Dante network, this step is complete.

(2) DARC Virtual software - Then all you need is the DARC Virtual console software ran on a Windows PC (not included). This software is designed to recognize Dante devices on your Local Area Network (LAN), and then gives you the ability to control any of these devices.

Optional - You can now connect other optional equipment to your Dante network to expand your setup as necessary. Whether you want to use a physical control surface such as the DARC Surface, or add more equipment to your Dante AoIP network such as Simple IP. It is all expandable to as large as you want or need.

DARC Surface. Digital Console. Flexible and powerful.

LED Meters - two pairs of bright, 20 segment stereo bargraph LED VU Meters.
No More RF - No audio is ran through the DARC Surface, and Simple IP uses balanced inputs & outputs which excel in high RF environments.
Socketed IC's - all ic's are socketed for ease of service. The main processor is also swappable if damaged.
OLED Displays - each channel has a dedicated high resolution OLED display. This shows what source is currently selected on the channel.

Remote Control from Anywhere. Connect and Control.

Windows Based - Any remote access software is capable of controlling your DARC unit. This means that you can turn channels on/off, control volume, etc, from anywhere you have an internet connection. Whether from your phone, your home PC, you are in control.

Dante & AES67. AoIP done right.

Dante - DARC Surface utilizes the Dante audio networking protocol. This protocol has hundreds of manufacturers, and is world recognized.
AES67 - Dante utilizes AES67, which allows you to connect any AES67 enabled device.
Dante Virtual Soundcard - The Dante Virtual Sound card is included in the price, and enables you to put ASIO sources from your PC to the Dante network.
Dante Controller - Is a free software from Dante, that allows you to route input and output audio on your Dante local network.
Dante AVIO- The Dante AVIO hardware are extremely affordable input and output adapters. Quickly and easily connect any analog or digital hardware device, and stream the audio to the Dante network.

2 Stereo output buses. Program & Audition with mono mixdowns.

Active balanced - All outputs & inputs are active balanced on Simple IP hardware.
Stereo or Mono - Both stereo & mono outputs for 2 output buses on Simple IP hardware.
Listen - Monitor, Cue & Headphone output to cue and talk to callers off air.

3 types of Inputs. More options, more power.

1 - 16 Mic Channel - Your choice, your configuration. Simply connect your mics to the Simple IP inputs. Each Simple IP box allows you to connect up to 4 mic channels. Channels are software assignable.
Stereo Line level Channel - Using Simple IP, the stereo input channels are appropriate for source devices like CD players, MP3 players, network feeds, etc. With balanced inputs, it allows you to safely connect to sources, that are originated in other studios, where the long wiring could introduce hum & noise.
Telephone Channel - Easily connect to an external telephone hybrid using Simple IP. The caller can talk to you through the Cue system while a 'Push to Talk' button in the software enables the first mic to talk off-line to the caller.

Phone line system. Connect your phone hybrid to Simple IP for a powerful phone system.

Phone Channel - dedicate a channel to easily connects to an external telephone hybrid.
Talkback Cue System - the caller can talk to you through the Cue system while a Talkback button enables the Control Room mic to talk off-line to the caller.

Analog RJ45 or Digital XLR. Flexible for you.

Simple IP 8A - Has RJ45 analog inputs and outputs.
Simple IP 8D - Has XLR, AES3 digital inputs and outputs.

Windows & Touchscreen Compatible. DARC Virtual Console.

Windows - DARC Virtual Console works with the Windows OS. See the support page to view the required specs.
Touchscreen - Use any Windows OS based touchcreen with the DARC Virtual Console. DARC is specifically designed to be easy to use with touchscreens.

Low Profile Design. Defining what attractive is.