Arrakis ARC-WAVE-7 ARC-15BP Blue Console

A Complete 15 Channel Console And Automation Package With Bluetooth The Arrakis ARC-WAVE-7 bundles the ARC-15BP-Blue broadcast console together with New~Wave automation software, giving a station a large-format 15 channel setup with balanced wiring, built-in USB audio, and Bluetooth calling included standard, all matched directly to dedicated automation software. The ARC-15BP-Blue handles the physical side of the studio with configurable mic and line inputs, USB computer audio, and a Bluetooth-enabled channel ready to use out of the box, while New~Wave manages the scheduling, playback, and voice tracking that keeps a station running even during unattended hours. This bundle is aimed at stations that need significant input capacity along with modern wireless calling, without wanting to add Bluetooth as an aftermarket accessory once the console and software are already in place. For stations running multi-host panels, expanded production needs, or call-in segments handled wirelessly, this bundle delivers a large-format board with wireless calling built in alongside dependable, ready-to-use scheduling software. The ARC-15BP-Blue Console Built To Flex Between Mic And Line Inputs The ARC-15BP-Blue is a 15 channel analog console using balanced RJ45 connections throughout, with channel one dedicated to microphone input and channels two through five configurable internally as either additional mic channels or stereo line level inputs. This flexibility lets a station run as a lean two-mic setup or expand to a five-mic panel discussion without needing different hardware. Channels six through thirteen are balanced stereo line level inputs suited for CD players, network feeds, and other studio sources, with optional 48 volt phantom power available for mic channels running condenser microphones. Channel fourteen includes a built-in USB sound card for direct PC or Mac play and record, which is exactly what allows New~Wave to use the console's own audio hardware rather than a computer's onboard sound card. Channel fifteen comes Bluetooth-enabled standard on this model, letting any Bluetooth device pair to the console for calls or wireless streaming, while an external phone hybrid can still be connected to the same channel at the same time, giving a station both wired and wireless calling options without having to choose between them. Bluetooth Calling And Streaming Built Directly Into The Console On the ARC-15BP-Blue, Bluetooth functionality on channel fifteen 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. Calls can be taken directly on the audition bus, letting staff screen a caller, record the call for later playback, or send it live to the program output with a single click of a button. This gives an operator complete control over exactly when and how a caller reaches the air, without needing a separate device or external accessory to handle that screening process. Beyond phone calls, the same Bluetooth channel supports streaming audio wirelessly from a paired device, letting a host bring in a personal playlist or a produced segment without any cabling involved. Because this functions as a built-in console feature rather than an external add-on, it keeps studio wiring clean while still delivering the flexibility of wireless connectivity. 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 a 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. Because a Bluetooth-paired phone can bring live calls into the mix at any point, staff can blend live wireless content with scheduled automation without interrupting the broadcast to manually switch modes. 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. With the ARC-15BP-Blue's flexible mic, line, and Bluetooth configuration alongside the automation schedule, a station can run live segments, wireless calls, and scheduled automation all through the same integrated system. 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. Combined with the ARC-15BP-Blue's flexible channel configuration, built-in wireless calling, and straightforward installation, this bundle is built to get a larger station or growing production operation from unboxing to a fully wireless-capable, on-air setup with minimal delay.