{"product_id":"arrakis-arc-wave-12-new-wave-automation-software","title":"Arrakis ARC-WAVE-12 Console And Automation Bundle","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrakis ARC-WAVE-12 Console And Automation Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Compact Console And Automation Package For Small Studios The Arrakis ARC-WAVE-12 bundles the ARC-5 broadcast console together with New~Wave automation software, giving smaller stations, podcasters, and internet radio operations a fully working on-air setup without needing to source hardware and software separately. The ARC-5 handles the physical side of a compact studio with mic, line, phone, and USB inputs, while New~Wave manages the scheduling, playback, and voice tracking that keeps a station running even during unattended hours. When connected via USB, the console and software merge into a single integrated digital radio workstation, with New~Wave using the ARC-5's built-in sound card for both playback and recording. This pairing is aimed at stations that want real broadcast automation capability but don't need a large multi-channel board, making it a strong fit for podcasting setups, small internet stations, or remote production work. The ARC-5 Console At The Core Of The Setup The ARC-5 is an ultracompact 5 by 2 audio mixing console built for podcasting, small broadcast or internet radio, and remote applications where space and simplicity matter as much as functionality. Two high-performance mic channels support a standard host and guest format, a stereo line input handles other studio sources, and a dedicated phone mix channel connects to an external hybrid for taking calls with a proper mix-minus feed. 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 channel five is what allows New~Wave to connect directly and use the console's own audio hardware rather than a computer's onboard sound card, which typically delivers noticeably worse audio quality for broadcast use. The console is built with the same reliability standards found across the ARC line, using high-quality switches and faders engineered to endure multi-million operations. New~Wave Automation For Scheduling And Unattended Playback New~Wave is built around a customizable automation schedule that plays music, spots, and other programming automatically while a studio is unattended, letting even a small station sound live around the clock without needing staff physically present at all hours. Its category based music scheduler organizes songs into groups and pulls 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, 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, moving on to the next scheduled event automatically if a file happens to be missing. For a small station running lean, this kind of dependable automation matters even more, since there may not be staff available around the clock to catch and fix a scheduling gap manually. Voice Tracking And Live Assist Tools Built For Everyday Use 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. For a small operation without a large staff, these tools mean one or two people can effectively run a full broadcast schedule that would otherwise require a much bigger team. 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 internet stations and podcasters distributing content online. 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-12 bundle can grow alongside a small station's needs rather than locking it into a fixed set of tools. Support And Setup Included To Get 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. Combined with the ARC-5's compact, straightforward installation, this bundle is built to get a small station, podcast studio, or remote setup from unboxing to on-air with as little friction as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arrakis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50995699220727,"sku":"ARC-WAVE-12","price":1249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/1291\/7402\/files\/arrakis-systems-logo_f08fd6dc-76e6-43c9-95b7-30993e66447c.jpg?v=1785794658","url":"https:\/\/www.305broadcast.com\/products\/arrakis-arc-wave-12-new-wave-automation-software","provider":"305broadcast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}