Arrakis ARC-10UP-ARC-Blue 10-Channel Broadcast Radio Console

What Is The Arrakis ARC-10UP With ARC-Blue And What It Does The Arrakis ARC-10UP with ARC-Blue is a 10-channel broadcast radio console bundled with an external Bluetooth interface, built for stations that need a full-featured on-air and production board with wireless connectivity built in. If you're searching for a radio broadcast console with USB computer integration and Bluetooth capability, this pairing gives you a general-purpose console designed to handle live on-air shows, production work, and remote applications, along with the ability to connect any Bluetooth-enabled device directly to the board. With a single stereo mixing bus, it's built for fast-paced, live radio environments where speed and reliability matter as much as flexibility. A Console Built To Handle Full Studio Workflows The ARC-10UP is feature-packed to manage most on-air radio and production studio applications in one board. Channels one and two are high-performance mic channels designed for on-air talent working alongside a guest, giving hosts a reliable two-mic setup for interviews or co-hosted shows. Channel ten is an advanced telephone interface built to connect to an external hybrid, supporting live caller segments or off-line contest calls without requiring a separate patch setup. Seven stereo line input channels handle other studio audio sources like CD players, giving the console enough inputs to cover a typical studio's full source lineup. Windows PC Integration Through Channel Nine Channel nine on the ARC-10UP includes a Windows PC USB interface built specifically for use with live on-air automation and production software. Most Windows-compatible audio programs can play directly through this channel while simultaneously recording from the console's Audition bus, letting stations run automation software, voice tracking, or production tools without needing a separate audio interface. This integration is particularly useful for smaller stations or production studios that rely heavily on computer-based playout systems. Bluetooth Connectivity Through The ARC-Blue Interface The included ARC-Blue is an external Bluetooth device that connects to the console's mix-minus input and output channel, giving the ARC-10UP the ability to pair with any Bluetooth-enabled device such as a smartphone, tablet, or MP3 player. Once paired, hosts can take incoming calls directly through the board using dedicated call and drop controls, similar to a standard phone hybrid, with the caller receiving a mix-minus feed so there's no feedback loop. The ARC-Blue also supports full-bandwidth, high-quality stereo A2DP audio streaming, meaning staff can play music, interviews, or other recorded content wirelessly from a personal device without patching in a cable. Unbalanced RCA Inputs Built For Consumer-Type Sources This particular ARC-10UP model is designed for studios where CD players and other audio sources are typical unbalanced consumer-type equipment. It uses RCA phono connectors so these sources can be plugged directly into the console using standard, off-the-shelf cables rather than requiring balanced XLR wiring or adapters. For stations with a mix of consumer and semi-pro gear, this simplifies hookup considerably. Arrakis also offers a balanced-input ARC-10 model and a more economical version without the Windows USB interface for stations with different connectivity needs. Durable Construction With Long-Life Components Beyond its feature set, the ARC-10UP is built with long-life faders and electronic switching across all audio signal paths, reducing wear points that typically fail first on heavily used consoles. Its construction pairs an attractive front panel with a rugged build designed to hold up under the daily demands of a working studio, where switches and faders see near-constant use throughout a broadcast day. Who This Console Bundle Is Built For Radio stations, production studios, and broadcasters who need a compact but fully equipped console with both computer integration and wireless connectivity are the ideal audience for the ARC-10UP paired with ARC-Blue. Anyone researching broadcast consoles with Bluetooth phone hybrid functionality, USB automation integration, or unbalanced consumer-source compatibility will find this bundle built to cover live on-air work, call-in segments, and production tasks without needing separate add-on hardware for Bluetooth connectivity.