Arrakis ARC-WAVE-9 Console & Automation Bundle

A Complete 10 Channel Console And Automation Package With USB And Bluetooth The Arrakis ARC-WAVE-9 bundles the ARC-10UP-Blue broadcast console together with New~Wave automation software, giving a station a full 10 channel setup with built-in USB computer audio and Bluetooth calling matched directly to dedicated automation software. The ARC-10UP-Blue handles the physical side of the studio with mic, line, USB, and Bluetooth inputs, while New~Wave manages the scheduling, playback, and voice tracking that keeps a station running even during unattended hours. Because this console model includes both a built-in USB sound card and Bluetooth calling standard, a station gets tight computer integration and modern wireless connectivity in the same purchase as its automation software, rather than adding either capability separately down the line. This bundle is a strong fit for stations that want the full combination of computer-based automation and wireless calling without needing to source multiple accessories after the console is already installed. The ARC-10UP-Blue Console With USB And Bluetooth Built In The ARC-10UP-Blue carries the same specifications as the standard ARC-10UP, with Bluetooth added directly to channel ten alongside the console's existing USB sound card on channel nine. Two mic channels support a host and guest configuration, seven channels handle stereo line level sources through unbalanced RCA connections, and channel nine connects directly to a Windows PC or Mac for digital play and record using any compatible third party software. Channel ten functions as a Bluetooth-enabled phone channel, letting staff pair a cell phone or tablet directly to the console and accept calls using the built-in Call button, ending them with the Drop button, just like a standard 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 as Bluetooth, a station isn't forced to choose between wired and wireless calling. Bluetooth Calling And Wireless Streaming Alongside USB Computer Audio The ARC-10UP-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. Meanwhile, the USB channel gives the console a separate, wired connection to a studio computer for automation and production work, meaning wireless convenience and reliable computer integration operate side by side rather than competing for the same channel. Stations without reliable cell service can even connect a landline phone with Bluetooth headset capability, giving more consistent call quality than cellular alone. 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 the console's USB channel connects directly into this scheduling engine while the Bluetooth channel handles live calls, a station can run scheduled automation and live wireless content through the same integrated system. 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 both the USB and Bluetooth channels available alongside the automation schedule, staff have considerable flexibility in how they blend live, wireless, and scheduled content throughout a broadcast day. 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-10UP-Blue's built-in USB and Bluetooth functionality and straightforward installation, this bundle is built to get a station from unboxing to a fully connected, wireless-capable, on-air setup with as little friction as possible.