{"product_id":"arrakis-darc-asio-lite-virtual-software-license","title":"Arrakis DARC-ASIO-Lite Virtual Software License","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrakis DARC-ASIO-Lite Virtual Software License\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Entry Level Software Console With Real Audio Hardware Included The Arrakis DARC-ASIO-Lite bundle pairs a 4 channel DARC Virtual software license with a Behringer UMC1820 audio interface, giving a station or small production room a complete, ready to use software mixing console without needing to source a Dante network or separate audio hardware. This is the entry point into the DARC Virtual product line, built around a standalone ASIO connection rather than a full Audio over IP network, which keeps the system simpler and more affordable for smaller operations. The included UMC1820 provides 10 mono inputs and 12 mono outputs, giving a station enough physical connectivity for a compact studio setup covering mics, playback sources, monitoring, and more. Because the audio interface is included as part of the bundle, a station doesn't need to separately research and purchase compatible ASIO hardware, removing one of the more confusing steps in setting up a software-based console for the first time. DARC Virtual Software Running On A Standard Windows PC DARC Virtual is a powerful mixing console that runs as software on a Windows PC, giving a station the mixing, level adjustment, and routing capability needed for an on-air or production room setup without requiring dedicated mixing hardware. The 4 channel license included in this bundle lets a station assign any of the interface's mono inputs as either microphone or stereo line sources, then select which of those sources feed each of the four available console channels. Each source channel can be given its own label, audio level, and fader color, making it easy for an operator to identify exactly what they're controlling at a glance. Because the software runs on a PC rather than dedicated mixing hardware, it inherits the flexibility that comes with software, including the ability to save entire channel configurations as user profiles for quickly switching between different shows or setups. Ten Mono Inputs And Twelve Mono Outputs Through The UMC1820 The Behringer UMC1820 included in this bundle provides 10 mono inputs and 12 mono outputs, giving a station real physical connectivity for microphones, phone systems, playback devices, and monitoring equipment. The interface includes a built-in headphone output with volume control, letting an operator switch between monitoring the Program or Audition mix directly from the hardware. Outputs eleven and twelve are SPDIF digital connectors assigned to the monitor output, which may require a digital to analog converter depending on what monitoring equipment a station is using. Because the UMC1820 also includes built-in mic preamps, a station can connect microphones directly to the interface without needing separate preamp hardware, simplifying the signal chain for a compact studio setup. Simple Setup Built For Stations New To Software Consoles Getting this bundle running requires just two components working together, the UMC1820 audio hardware and the DARC Virtual software itself. Once the UMC1820 is connected to a Windows PC, DARC Virtual automatically recognizes the interface's inputs and outputs, letting an operator assign sources to channels without complicated manual configuration. Mic channels automatically mute the monitor output and route audio to headphones when activated, and talkback audio plays through headphones as well, giving a straightforward off-air communication workflow without extra setup. This level of plug and play simplicity is particularly valuable for stations or producers who are new to software-based consoles and want a system that works reliably without extensive technical configuration. A Practical Entry Point With Room To Grow Later Because DARC Virtual supports channel configurations from 4 up to 16, a station starting with this 4 channel ASIO Lite bundle has a clear upgrade path if its needs grow beyond what this entry level system provides. A station could later add additional ASIO hardware, such as a Behringer ADA8200, to expand input and output capacity, or move up to a larger DARC Virtual channel license without needing to abandon the software investment made in this starter bundle. This makes the DARC-ASIO-Lite a sensible starting point for a podcast studio, small internet station, or secondary production room that wants genuine mixing console functionality now, with the option to scale into a larger, more complex system later as programming needs expand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arrakis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50995700170999,"sku":"DARC-ASIO-Lite","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/1291\/7402\/files\/1777910983_1960541.jpg?v=1785794776","url":"https:\/\/www.305broadcast.com\/products\/arrakis-darc-asio-lite-virtual-software-license","provider":"305broadcast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}