{"product_id":"arrakis-arc-wave-1-console-and-automation-bundle","title":"Arrakis ARC-WAVE-1 Console And Automation Bundle","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrakis ARC-WAVE-1 Console And Automation Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Complete Radio Console And Automation Software Package The Arrakis ARC-WAVE-1 bundles the ARC-8 broadcast console together with New~Wave automation software, giving a station a fully working on-air setup in a single purchase rather than sourcing hardware and software separately. The ARC-8 handles the physical side of a broadcast studio, with mic, line, phone, and USB inputs, while New~Wave runs the scheduling, playback, and voice tracking that keeps a station on the air even when no one is physically in the studio. When the two are connected via USB, they merge into a single integrated digital radio workstation, with New~Wave using the ARC-8's built-in sound card for both playback and recording. This kind of tight integration means a station isn't stitching together mismatched hardware and software from different vendors, hoping they work well together. For a new station getting started, or an existing one replacing aging equipment, this bundle removes the guesswork of matching a console to compatible automation software. The ARC-8 Console At The Core Of The Setup The ARC-8 is an 8 channel, 10 input broadcast console built for internet radio, broadcast radio, remote applications, production work, and station backup use. Two mic channels support a standard host and guest talk format, seven line level inputs handle other studio sources like CD players and media players, and a dedicated phone mix channel connects to an external hybrid for taking calls. Both balanced RJ45 and unbalanced RCA connections come standard, giving the console flexibility to work with professional or consumer-type source equipment. A built-in USB sound card on the console is what allows New~Wave to connect directly and use the console's audio hardware rather than relying on a computer's onboard sound card, which typically delivers noticeably worse audio quality for broadcast use. The console itself is built with the same durability standards found across the ARC line, using socketed ICs and switches rated for multi-million operations to hold up under daily studio use. New~Wave Automation For Unattended Scheduling And Playback New~Wave is built around a customizable automation schedule that plays music, spots, and other programming automatically while a studio is unattended, so a station can sound live around the clock without needing staff physically present at all hours. Its category based music scheduler lets a station organize songs into groups such as current hits, recurrents, or gold, then pull from those categories automatically as the schedule plays, with a refined shuffle that prevents the same artist or title from repeating back to back. Cart rotations handle commercial scheduling for stations without complex dayparting needs, while start and kill dates let promotional or seasonal content play only during the correct window before stopping automatically. The software is highly fault tolerant and specifically designed to prevent dead air, automatically moving to the next scheduled event if a file is missing rather than leaving silence on the air. This combination of scheduling tools is what lets a small station run a full broadcast day without a large staff constantly managing playback. Voice Tracking And Live Assist Tools Built For Everyday Use Beyond scheduled automation, New~Wave includes a built-in Hot Keys player that gives quick access to custom pages of audio files, useful for sound effects, liners, or short clips a host needs to trigger instantly during a live segment. Voice tracking lets a host record commentary ahead of time for the overnight or unattended hours, so the station still sounds live even when no one is actually in the studio during that shift. New~Wave Tools, included with the software, is where most background tasks happen, including building schedules, generating reports, voice tracking, and managing the audio library. Reports can be generated to show exactly what spots or music played and when, which matters for both traffic verification and royalty reporting. Because the software was designed to be quick to learn while still offering depth for advanced users, new staff can get on the air fast without a lengthy training period. Compatible With Existing Software And Ready For Internet Streaming New~Wave works with major third party traffic and music scheduling software, along with outside audio production tools, so a station isn't forced to abandon systems it may already rely on for other parts of its workflow. The software also includes a built-in encoder for internet streaming, sending audio along with title and artist metadata to a station's streaming service of choice, which matters for stations running online alongside or instead of traditional broadcast. Audio files can also be imported from nearly any external source, including FTP transfers, network shares, or files recorded elsewhere, with the software automatically detecting and importing completed files for playback. This flexibility means the ARC-WAVE-1 bundle isn't a closed system locked into only Arrakis tools, but rather a foundation that can expand alongside whatever other broadcast technology a station is already using or plans to add later. Support And Setup Included To Get A Station On The Air Quickly Every New~Wave purchase includes hours of video tutorials available around the clock, along with manuals and training material to help staff learn the system at their own pace. A free 30 minute computer configuration session is included, where Arrakis staff remotely connects to help set up the software correctly from the start. This kind of guided setup matters for stations without a dedicated engineer on staff, since it removes much of the trial and error that can come with configuring new automation software. Combined with the ARC-8's straightforward physical installation, the ARC-WAVE-1 bundle is built to get a station from unboxing to on-air with as little friction as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arrakis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50995699024119,"sku":"ARC-WAVE-1","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/1291\/7402\/files\/Arrakis-ARC-WAVE-1.jpg?v=1785794625","url":"https:\/\/www.305broadcast.com\/products\/arrakis-arc-wave-1-console-and-automation-bundle","provider":"305broadcast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}