{"product_id":"arrakis-arc-10up-10-channel-broadcast-console","title":"Arrakis ARC-10UP 10 Channel Broadcast Console","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrakis ARC-10UP 10 Channel Broadcast Console\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 10 Channel Unbalanced Console With Built In USB Computer Audio The Arrakis ARC-10UP is a 10 channel, 10 input broadcast console built for on-air and radio production studios that need a direct computer connection alongside standard analog inputs. It takes the same general purpose ARC-10 design used across the series and adds a USB sound card built directly into channel nine, letting a station play and record digital audio straight from a Windows PC or Mac without external interfaces. Two channels are dedicated high performance mic inputs for a host and guest configuration, six channels handle stereo line level sources like CD players and network feeds, and channel ten is a dedicated telephone interface for taking calls live or off-line. This model uses unbalanced RCA connections, making it well suited to studios running consumer-type source gear rather than professional balanced equipment. Because the USB channel is integrated directly into the console, a station gets computer playback and recording without needing to buy and configure a separate USB audio interface. This makes the ARC-10UP a strong fit for stations running automation software, digital voice tracking, or any workflow that depends on tight integration between the console and a studio PC. Reliable Construction Built For Long Term Studio Use The ARC-10UP is built around socketed ICs, which lets a technician swap or repair individual components quickly instead of dealing with parts soldered permanently to the board. Switches are LED illuminated and rated for roughly five million operations, so channels used constantly throughout a shift hold up over years without failing or needing replacement. Faders use conductive plastic construction for smooth, accurate control and are fitted with dust covers to help protect them from debris over time. All audio signal paths are electronically switched, which improves long-term reliability compared to older mechanical switching designs. An auto-sensing 110 to 220 VAC power supply means the console can be installed in virtually any studio, domestic or international, without needing a separate transformer. This combination of accessible components and durable parts is what allows the ARC-10UP to match the performance of consoles priced significantly higher. Digital Play And Record Through The Built In USB Channel Channel nine on the ARC-10UP functions as a dedicated USB sound card, giving the console a direct digital connection to a Windows PC or Mac using a standard USB cable. Audio can be played from the computer directly onto the board and sent over the air, while audio from the console can be recorded back onto the PC using any compatible third party software. This works with most automation, playout, and production software already in common use, so a station doesn't need to buy Arrakis-specific programs to take advantage of the USB connection. Setup is simple, since the channel is recognized as a standard USB audio device without complicated driver installation. For stations running voice tracking, automated playlists, or any workflow tied closely to a studio computer, this built-in channel removes a common point of failure that comes with external USB interfaces and extra cabling. It's a practical feature for any station that wants its console and its automation software working together as one system rather than two separately connected pieces of equipment. Program Bus Monitoring Headphone And Cue Systems Built In The ARC-10UP includes two separate stereo Program output buses, each with a mono mixdown option, so a station can feed a transmitter, a streaming encoder, or another destination at the same time. Outputs are available in both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA formats, giving flexibility when connecting to downstream processing or transmission equipment. Real VU meters provide visual level monitoring and are switch selectable between both Program outputs for quick reference during a live shift. A built-in headphone system includes a stereo amplifier suitable for 8 ohm or high impedance headphones, giving on-air talent proper monitoring without external gear. The cue and talkback system comes with its own built-in amplifier and speaker, letting staff preview audio off-line or communicate with a caller without going out over the air. Each channel also includes a trim pot, giving operators precise control over gain for whatever source is connected to that input. Telephone Interface And Optional Bluetooth Upgrade Path Channel ten on the ARC-10UP is a dedicated telephone interface designed to connect to an external phone hybrid for handling live callers or off-line contest entries. This channel supports a mix-minus feed, so callers hear the program mix without hearing their own voice looped back, keeping calls sounding clean on air. A talkback button lets staff speak privately with a caller before putting them on air, and the cue button allows a caller to be screened off-line first. Channel one also includes a talk button connected to a studio monitor, useful for communicating with an announce booth or separate talent area. For stations that want wireless calling down the road, the optional ARC-Blue external Bluetooth accessory connects to the mix-minus bus using simple XLR cabling, adding Bluetooth calling and audio streaming without replacing the console. This gives a station a clear upgrade path if wireless functionality becomes useful later, without committing to it at the time of purchase. Free Software Included For Live Assist And Basic Automation Every ARC-10UP purchase includes Digilink-Xtreme software running in ARC console mode at no additional cost, giving the board functional live on-air, basic automation, and production capability immediately after setup. APEX-Live, the current live assist software from Arrakis, is also included free with the console, providing a customizable on-air interface with hot key pages, playlist tools, and multi-monitor support. Because the console already includes a USB connection for computer audio, pairing it with either included software package creates a complete digital on-air workflow without additional purchases. Stations can choose whichever software fits their needs better or run them alongside each other depending on how a shift or department is structured. This bundled approach lowers the real cost of getting a studio fully operational, since the console, the USB interface, and the software running it don't need to be purchased and configured as separate pieces. It also gives newer stations a straightforward path into Arrakis automation, with room to expand into the fuller APEX platform as the station's needs grow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arrakis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50995698467063,"sku":"ARC-10UP","price":2349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/1291\/7402\/files\/Arrakis-ARC-10-UP.jpg?v=1785794530","url":"https:\/\/www.305broadcast.com\/products\/arrakis-arc-10up-10-channel-broadcast-console","provider":"305broadcast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}