{"product_id":"arrakis-arc-talk-blue-8-channel-console","title":"Arrakis ARC-Talk-blue 8 Channel Console","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrakis ARC-Talk-blue 8 Channel Console\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Compact News Talk Console Built For Multi Guest Broadcasting The Arrakis ARC-Talk-Blue is a compact, portable 8 channel console built specifically for news talk formats, journalism, and any production that needs to handle several voices and phone callers at once. With five microphone channels, a USB computer connection, and two Bluetooth phone channels, this board is designed around the reality of talk radio, where multiple hosts, guests, and callers often need to be managed simultaneously. It supports connecting to two separate Bluetooth callers or streaming from multiple wireless devices on independent channels, giving a station real flexibility during a fast moving segment. Despite its small footprint, the console includes a full mix of unbalanced RCA, balanced XLR, and RJ45 connections, so it fits into a wide range of studio setups without forcing a station to standardize on one connector type. This makes the ARC-Talk-Blue a strong fit for journalists, content creators, producers, and remote broadcasters who need serious functionality in a board they can pack up and take anywhere. Five Mic Channels Built For Hosting Multiple Guests The ARC-Talk-Blue includes five high-performance mic channels with XLR inputs, giving a station enough capacity to run a full panel discussion or a multi-host talk format without running out of inputs. Each channel includes a high-performance mic preamp, and 48 VDC phantom power is available directly on the mic channels for condenser microphones, so there's no need for a separate power accessory. Channels one and two include talkback functionality, letting hosts communicate privately with Bluetooth callers before putting them on air. LED illuminated switches across the mic channels give clear visual confirmation of channel status, which matters when several mics are active at once during a live segment. This configuration is built specifically around the demands of talk radio, where managing more than one or two voices at a time is the normal working condition rather than the exception. Two Bluetooth Channels For Conferencing And Wireless Streaming Channels six and seven on the ARC-Talk-Blue are dedicated Bluetooth channels, letting a station pair phones, tablets, or other Bluetooth enabled devices directly to the console for calls or audio playback. Having two separate Bluetooth channels means a station can conference two callers at once or stream from two different wireless devices simultaneously, which is a meaningful step up from a single Bluetooth channel found on smaller consoles. Bluetooth-enabled landline phones are also supported, giving stations in areas with unreliable cell service a more consistent, higher quality alternative for taking calls. A tablet can be connected wirelessly to play program audio or music beds, adding flexibility during a live show without needing a cable run to the board. Because the Bluetooth connections are wireless, staff aren't constantly plugging and unplugging devices during a busy shift, which matters for high traffic studios running back to back segments or guests throughout the day. Built In USB Sound Card For Direct Computer Play And Record The ARC-Talk-Blue includes a built-in USB sound card, connecting directly to a Windows or Mac computer with a standard USB cable for digital play and record. Audio can be played from the connected computer straight into the main bus, while console audio can be recorded back onto the computer using any compatible third-party software already in use at a station. Because this functions as a standard USB audio device, there's no need for specialized drivers or complicated setup to get the connection working. For producers running automation, voice tracking, or recording software through a studio computer, this built-in USB channel keeps the console and computer functioning as one connected system rather than two separately wired pieces of equipment. Ten Faders With Mute And Solo Control For Precise Studio Handling The ARC-Talk-Blue is built around ten robust up and down faders, each equipped with mute and solo switches, giving an operator precise, hands-on control over every channel during a live broadcast. This level of fader control is uncommon on a console this compact, and it gives producers and hosts the ability to quickly isolate or silence any individual source without disrupting the rest of the mix. The single main stereo output bus is available in both balanced and unbalanced formats, so the console connects easily to whatever transmission or recording equipment sits downstream. Channel five includes an A\/B input option, letting an operator choose between a mic or line level source on that same channel depending on what a particular segment requires. This combination of fader control and flexible channel configuration is what allows the ARC-Talk-Blue to punch above its compact size in terms of actual studio capability. Durable Portable Construction Built For Studio And Remote Use The ARC-Talk-Blue uses a steel chassis finished with two part epoxy paint, giving it the durability to handle both permanent studio installation and the wear of being packed up for remote broadcasts. Front panel graphics sit behind a polycarbonate overlay for scratch resistance, while switches are LED illuminated for clear status indication during a live show. Both balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs make the console highly resistant to RF interference, which matters whether it's sitting in a permanent studio near transmission equipment or set up temporarily on location. Accessible internal components and socketed integrated circuits mean a technician can service or troubleshoot the board quickly, without needing to work around soldered-in parts. This construction approach is what allows the ARC-Talk-Blue to function reliably both as a fixed studio console and as a portable rig for field production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arrakis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50995698991351,"sku":"ARC-Talk-blue","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/1291\/7402\/files\/1778759587_1958553.jpg?v=1785794619","url":"https:\/\/www.305broadcast.com\/products\/arrakis-arc-talk-blue-8-channel-console","provider":"305broadcast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}