{"product_id":"arrakis-arc-hp-headphone-amplifier","title":"Arrakis ARC-HP Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrakis ARC-HP Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Compact Headphone Amplifier That Adds Outputs To Any Console The Arrakis ARC-HP is a compact stereo headphone amplifier built to connect directly to any broadcast console, giving a studio an additional headphone output without needing to rewire the board or add a separate audio distribution box. It's designed as a simple, purpose built accessory rather than a general purpose amplifier, so it drops into an existing ARC-series studio setup without complicating the signal chain. This makes it a practical solution for studios that have more staff or guests needing headphone monitoring than the console itself provides outputs for. Because it connects directly to the console output, staff get the same monitoring feed as the main board, keeping everyone on the same audio reference during a live show. For stations expanding a studio, adding an announce booth, or simply running out of headphone jacks during a busy shift, the ARC-HP is a straightforward way to solve that specific problem. Daisy Chain Multiple Units For As Many Outputs As Needed One of the more useful design choices behind the ARC-HP is that multiple units can be daisy chained together, letting a studio add as many headphone outputs as the situation requires. This means a station isn't limited to just one additional output per console, and can scale up headphone monitoring as a studio grows or as more people need to be wired in during a broadcast. This is particularly useful for larger talk formats, panel discussions, or remote broadcast setups where several people need independent headphone access to the same program feed. Because each unit connects the same way, adding a second or third ARC-HP doesn't require different wiring or configuration than the first one. This scalability is what makes the ARC-HP a practical long-term solution rather than something a station outgrows quickly. Built In Logic Control For Talkback And Cough Functions Beyond just headphone output, the ARC-HP includes built-in logic and audio interface functionality through two dedicated buttons, Talkback and Cough. The Talkback button lets a staff member communicate privately with someone else in the signal chain without that conversation going out over the air, which is useful for coordinating between a host and a producer or guest in another room. The Cough button provides a quick, momentary mute function, letting someone silence their mic instantly if they need to cough, sneeze, or step away from the conversation briefly without cutting their channel off entirely. These logic functions connect back into the console's existing control system, meaning the ARC-HP isn't just passing audio, it's also giving the person using it some direct control over their presence in the broadcast. This combination of headphone monitoring and logic control in a single compact unit is what separates the ARC-HP from a basic passive headphone splitter. A Practical Addition For Growing Or Multi Person Studios The ARC-HP is particularly useful in studios that regularly host more people than the console has built-in headphone jacks for, such as panel shows, sports coverage with multiple commentators, or interview segments with several guests at once. Rather than making people share a single output or take turns monitoring the program feed, additional ARC-HP units give everyone independent access to the same audio without compromise. This also matters for remote or on-location broadcasts, where a compact accessory like this is far easier to transport and set up than trying to run a full secondary console just for headphone distribution. Because it connects directly to the console output, there's no signal degradation or delay introduced by adding these extra outputs, keeping the monitoring experience consistent no matter how many units are chained together. Simple Installation That Keeps Studio Wiring Clean Setting up the ARC-HP is straightforward since it's designed to connect directly to a console's existing output rather than requiring a separate power source or complex configuration. This keeps studio wiring clean and avoids introducing extra equipment racks or cabling runs just to add headphone capacity. For stations already running an ARC-series console, the ARC-HP is built to integrate naturally rather than needing custom adaptation or third party parts. This ease of setup is particularly valuable for stations that want to expand headphone monitoring quickly, whether that's for a one-time event with extra guests or a permanent addition to a growing studio.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arrakis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50995698860279,"sku":"ARC-HP","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/1291\/7402\/files\/ARC-HP-i6h99leg.jpg?v=1785794595","url":"https:\/\/www.305broadcast.com\/products\/arrakis-arc-hp-headphone-amplifier","provider":"305broadcast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}