{"product_id":"arrakis-arc-15bp-15-channel-balanced-console-w-bluetooth-usb","title":"Arrakis ARC-15BP 15 Channel Balanced Console w\/ Bluetooth \u0026 USB","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrakis ARC-15BP 15 Channel Balanced Console w\/ Bluetooth \u0026amp; USB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 15 Channel Balanced Console With USB Sound And Bluetooth Built In The Arrakis ARC-15BP is a 15 channel analog broadcast console built for stations that need more inputs, more flexibility, and modern connectivity in one board. It uses balanced RJ45 connections throughout, which makes it well suited to studios pulling in sources from other rooms or locations, such as satellite feeds, where longer cable runs can otherwise introduce hum and noise. The console includes a built-in USB sound card for direct play and record with a Windows PC or Mac, along with an optional Bluetooth channel that lets staff pair a phone or tablet directly to the board for calls or wireless audio. With one to five configurable mic channels, eight to twelve line level inputs, and a dedicated telephone channel, the ARC-15BP can be set up to match anything from a single-host talk show to a multi-guest panel format. This is a board built for stations that have outgrown a smaller console but still want something straightforward to install, operate, and maintain. Between the input count, the balanced wiring, and the added digital and wireless connectivity, the ARC-15BP covers a lot of studio configurations without forcing a station into a rack of outboard gear. Fifteen Channels Built To Flex Between Mic And Line Inputs Channel one is a dedicated microphone channel for the board operator, while channels two through five can be configured internally as either additional mic channels or stereo line level inputs, giving a station room to add more hosts or guests as programming needs change. This flexibility means the same console can run as a lean two-mic setup or expand to support a five-mic panel discussion without needing different hardware. Channels six through thirteen are balanced stereo line level inputs suited for CD players, MP3 players, network feeds, and other studio sources, with the balanced wiring specifically helping when a source originates outside the immediate studio. Optional 48 volt phantom power is available for mic channels running condenser microphones, and remote logic control on the mic channels supports turret style announce booth setups. A trim pot on each channel gives operators individual gain control for whatever source is plugged in. This combination of configurable channels is what lets the ARC-15BP work as a true all-around board rather than a console locked into one specific studio layout. Built In USB Sound Card For Direct Computer Play And Record The ARC-15BP includes a USB sound card built directly into the console, giving a station a straightforward digital connection to a studio PC or Mac using a standard USB cable. Audio can be played directly from the connected computer onto the board and sent over the air, while audio running through the console can be recorded back to the computer using any compatible third party software. This works with most existing automation, playout, and production programs already in use at a station, so there's no need to adopt new software just to take advantage of the USB connection. Setup is simple since the channel functions as a standard USB audio device without complicated driver configuration. For stations running voice tracking, automated scheduling, or any workflow tied to a studio computer, having this connection built into the console itself removes a common failure point that comes with separate USB interfaces and extra cabling. It keeps the console and the studio computer working as a single, tightly integrated system. Optional Bluetooth Channel For Wireless Calls And Streaming As an optional feature, channel fifteen on the ARC-15BP can be configured as a Bluetooth channel, letting any Bluetooth enabled device pair directly to the console for calls or audio playback. Incoming calls are handled with the same Call and Drop button workflow used across Arrakis Bluetooth consoles, so staff already familiar with the system won't need retraining. The Bluetooth channel uses a BlueCore 5 Multimedia chip, built to handle full bandwidth, high quality A2DP stereo streaming rather than the lower fidelity audio typical of basic Bluetooth accessories. This lets staff bring a personal phone or tablet into the studio and stream a playlist, record an interview, or take calls wirelessly without needing a traditional phone hybrid connected at all. Because this functions as an on-console option rather than an external accessory, it keeps the wiring clean and avoids the need for extra hardware sitting near the board. Stations that don't need Bluetooth immediately can still use channel fifteen as a standard telephone channel with an external hybrid, keeping that flexibility built in either way. Balanced Wiring And Dual Program Buses For Clean Reliable Output The ARC-15BP features two stereo output buses, Program and Audition, each with mono mixdown capability, giving a station the flexibility to feed a transmitter and monitor a separate audition source simultaneously. All inputs and outputs are active balanced, and the balanced RJ45 wiring makes the console notably resistant to RF interference, which matters in a studio located near transmission equipment. Program output is available in both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA formats, so it connects easily to whatever downstream processing or transmission gear a station already runs. Real VU meters give clear, low fatigue visual monitoring of both output buses during a live shift. A built-in headphone amplifier supports 8 ohm or high impedance headphones, and the cue and talkback system includes its own built-in amplifier and speaker for previewing audio or communicating with a caller off-line. Ten feet of balanced cabling is included standard for the inputs, which is normally an added expense on comparable consoles but comes included here. Durable Construction Meant For Long Term Broadcast Use The ARC-15BP is built with socketed ICs throughout, aside from a single surface mounted component, which makes servicing and component replacement far easier for a technician than a fully soldered board. Switches are LED illuminated and rated for roughly five million operations, standing up to the constant channel switching that happens during a normal broadcast day. Faders use conductive plastic construction for smooth, accurate control and long-term durability, with dust covers included to help protect them over time. All audio signal paths are electronically switched, avoiding the wear issues that come with older mechanical switching designs. An auto-sensing 110 to 220 VAC power supply allows the console to be installed in virtually any studio location, domestic or international, without needing separate power equipment. Taken together, these components are what allow the ARC-15BP to be marketed as a board built to last for the long haul in a working broadcast environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arrakis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50995698532599,"sku":"ARC-15BP","price":4299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/1291\/7402\/files\/ARC15-8g1ncuau.jpg?v=1785794542","url":"https:\/\/www.305broadcast.com\/products\/arrakis-arc-15bp-15-channel-balanced-console-w-bluetooth-usb","provider":"305broadcast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}