{"product_id":"arrakis-arc-wave-8-console-automation-bundle","title":"Arrakis ARC-WAVE-8 Console \u0026 Automation Bundle","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrakis ARC-WAVE-8 Console \u0026amp; Automation Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Complete 10 Channel Console And Automation Package With Bluetooth The Arrakis ARC-WAVE-8 bundles the ARC-10U-Blue broadcast console together with New~Wave automation software, giving a station a full 10 channel setup with Bluetooth calling built directly into the board, matched to dedicated automation software from the start. The ARC-10U-Blue handles the physical side of the studio with mic, line, and Bluetooth-enabled phone inputs, while New~Wave manages the scheduling, playback, and voice tracking that keeps a station running even during unattended hours. Because Bluetooth functionality comes standard on channel ten of this console model, a station gets modern wireless calling without needing to add an external Bluetooth accessory once the console and software are already installed. This bundle is a strong fit for stations that want the input capacity of a 10 channel unbalanced console along with wireless call handling, all paired to dependable, ready-to-use scheduling software. The ARC-10U-Blue Console With Bluetooth Built Into Channel Ten The ARC-10U-Blue carries the same specifications as the standard ARC-10U, with Bluetooth added directly to channel ten. Two mic channels support a host and guest configuration, six line input channels handle other studio sources through unbalanced RCA connections, and channel ten functions as a Bluetooth-enabled phone channel rather than requiring a separate external hybrid. Staff can pair any Bluetooth device, such as a cell phone or tablet, directly to the console and accept incoming calls using the built-in Call button, ending them with the Drop button, just like a standard Bluetooth phone hybrid. The caller receives the console's bus mix minus their own audio, keeping calls free of feedback, and calls can be taken on the audition bus for screening or recording before going live. Because the console still allows an external phone hybrid to be connected at the same time, a station isn't forced to choose between wired and wireless calling. The console carries the same reliability standards found throughout the ARC line, including socketed ICs, LED illuminated switches rated for roughly five million operations, and conductive plastic faders built for long-term durability. Bluetooth Calling And Wireless Streaming Without An External Accessory The ARC-10U-Blue uses the BlueCore 5 Multimedia Bluetooth chip, built to handle full bandwidth, high quality A2DP stereo audio streaming rather than the lower fidelity audio typical of basic Bluetooth accessories. Beyond phone calls, this means staff can stream audio wirelessly from a paired phone or tablet directly onto the board, letting a DJ play a personal playlist or a news team record and immediately play back an interview without any cabling involved. Stations without reliable cell service in the studio can even connect a landline phone with Bluetooth headset capability, giving more consistent call quality than relying on cellular alone. Because this functionality is built into the console itself rather than added externally, studio wiring stays clean while still delivering full wireless flexibility on day one. 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-10U-Blue's Bluetooth channel available alongside the automation schedule, a station can weave live caller segments and wireless streaming into an otherwise automated broadcast day without additional equipment. 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-10U-Blue's straightforward installation and built-in Bluetooth functionality, this bundle is built to get a station from unboxing to a fully wireless-capable, on-air setup with as little friction as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arrakis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50995699712247,"sku":"ARC-WAVE-8","price":2749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/1291\/7402\/files\/Arrakis-ARC-WAVE-6_855c267e-9623-4da0-9091-6b16a23775f3.jpg?v=1785794733","url":"https:\/\/www.305broadcast.com\/products\/arrakis-arc-wave-8-console-automation-bundle","provider":"305broadcast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}