{"product_id":"arrakis-darc-s15-console-virtual-16-license-bundle","title":"Arrakis DARC S15 Console \u0026 Virtual 16 License Bundle","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrakis DARC S15 Console \u0026amp; Virtual 16 License Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 15 Fader Digital Control Surface Built For Dante And ASIO Audio The Arrakis DARC S15 bundle pairs the DARC S15 physical control surface with a 16 channel DARC Virtual software license, giving a station a tactile fader surface tied directly to a powerful software mixing engine. This is a digital control surface rather than an analog console, meaning it doesn't pass audio through itself at all, but instead controls audio sources running on a Dante audio network or through a connected ASIO soundcard. Because no audio actually runs through the physical surface, it stays a pure signal path and free of RF interference, which matters for stations located near transmission equipment. To operate, this bundle requires either a Dante audio network with compatible hardware or an ASIO enabled soundcard, such as a Behringer UMC1820, since the DARC S15 surface itself is only the control interface, not the audio pathway. For stations wanting a real 15 fader tactile mixing experience built on modern audio networking rather than legacy analog wiring, this bundle delivers the hardware surface and the software license needed to run it together. DARC Virtual Software At The Core Of The System DARC Virtual is the software console running behind the DARC S15 surface, capable of controlling any Dante enabled audio source on a local network or working directly with an ASIO soundcard without needing a Dante network at all. The 16 channel license included in this bundle allows dynamic source switching across up to 64 mono input sources, giving a station significant flexibility in how inputs are assigned and routed to the console's channels. Each source channel can be labeled programmatically, so operators can quickly identify exactly what they're controlling rather than working from generic channel numbers. Because DARC Virtual runs on a standard Windows PC, it inherits the flexibility of software, including local and remote control options, while still being paired with a physical fader surface for hands-on operation during a live show. Eight Phone Mix Minus Buses For Multi Line Call Handling This version of DARC Virtual includes eight phone mix minus buses, letting a station connect up to eight separate phone hybrids and manage multiple caller lines simultaneously through the same software console. This is a substantial step up from a single phone channel, making the system well suited to stations running call-in shows, request lines, or any format juggling more than one caller line at a time. Each mix minus bus operates independently, so callers receive the appropriate program feed without hearing their own audio looped back, keeping every line sounding clean regardless of how many are active at once. For talk-heavy formats or high call volume programming, this level of built-in phone handling removes the need for a separate multi-line phone system bolted onto the console. Single Channel Playback Built For Podcast Production DARC Virtual includes single channel playback functionality, letting each channel be streamed or recorded individually, post fader, which is particularly useful for podcast producers who want to edit each voice or source separately after a session. Rather than recording a single mixed stereo file, producers can capture every channel on its own, giving far more flexibility during post-production editing. These individual outputs are assigned to specific destinations for straightforward mapping, so recording software can be pointed directly at the channel it needs to capture. Combined with the DARC S15's tactile fader control during the live session, this gives a production team both the hands-on mixing experience of a physical board and the editing flexibility of individually captured channels afterward. Touchscreen Control And Flexible User Presets The DARC S15 system supports 10 point multi-touch on compatible touchscreens, letting an operator control multiple faders at the same time for crossfades or complex transitions that would be difficult to manage with a mouse alone. Advanced user presets let a station save entire show configurations and switch between them quickly, which matters for shared studios running different programs, hosts, or formats throughout the day. Soft keys are available for triggering closures, loading user presets, or firing other custom actions directly from the surface, giving operators quick access to frequently used functions without digging through menus. These software-driven controls are part of what separates a digital surface like the DARC S15 from a traditional analog board, since features like presets and soft keys exist entirely in software and can be reconfigured as a station's needs change. Scalable And Compatible With Existing Dante Or ASIO Infrastructure Because the DARC S15 bundle works with either a Dante audio network or a standalone ASIO soundcard, it fits into a range of existing studio setups rather than locking a station into one specific audio infrastructure. Stations already running Dante-enabled equipment can connect the system directly to that network, while those without Dante can use an affordable ASIO interface as a standalone alternative without needing to build out AoIP infrastructure. The system is also expandable, meaning a station can start with the DARC S15 and grow its Dante or ASIO source count over time as studio needs change, rather than being limited to a fixed channel count from day one. This scalability, combined with the tactile control of a physical fader surface, makes the DARC S15 bundle a flexible long-term option for stations moving toward networked or software-based audio production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arrakis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50995699908855,"sku":"DARC S15","price":3299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/1291\/7402\/files\/Arrakis-DARC-S15.jpg?v=1785794757","url":"https:\/\/www.305broadcast.com\/products\/arrakis-darc-s15-console-virtual-16-license-bundle","provider":"305broadcast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}