{"product_id":"arrakis-darc-virtual-upg-4-1-upgrade","title":"Arrakis DARC-Virtual-Upg 4.1 Upgrade","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrakis DARC-Virtual-Upg 4.1 Upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat This Arrakis DARC-Virtual-Upg 4.1 Upgrade Actually Is This is the software upgrade path for stations currently running DARC Virtual 3.0 who want to move up to version 4.1, the latest release in the DARC Virtual AoIP and software console series. Rather than purchasing an entirely new software license, this upgrade lets existing DARC Virtual users step into the newer version's expanded feature set while keeping their current console configuration, Simple IP nodes, and studio setup exactly as they already have it. This is specifically an upgrade product, not a new installation, so it's built for stations that already own and are actively running DARC Virtual 3.0 and want access to the improvements introduced in the 4.1 release. What's New in DARC Virtual 4.1 Over the Previous Version Version 4.1 brings dynamic source switching that expands your available input capacity up to 64 total sources, giving you considerably more room to route in mics, line sources, phone hybrids, and automation feeds than earlier versions allowed. The update also adds support for 8 phone mix-minus buses, letting you connect up to eight separate phone hybrids simultaneously for call-in segments or remote guest connections without running into channel conflicts. Single-channel playback has been added as well, letting podcasters stream and record individual channels post-fader, which is genuinely useful for anyone wanting to edit a single host or guest's audio separately from the finished mix afterward. Advanced user presets in this version let you switch an entire show's console configuration in one action rather than resetting channels manually, and 10-point multi-touch support means the software is now considerably more usable directly on a touchscreen if your studio has one connected. Soft keys round out the update, giving you quick access to closures, presets, and other frequently used functions without needing to dig through deeper software menus. Why Upgrading Instead of Reinstalling From Scratch Makes Sense For stations already invested in DARC Virtual 3.0, upgrading to 4.1 rather than purchasing a fresh license preserves your existing setup while giving you access to meaningfully expanded functionality. This matters most for stations that have already built out their channel configurations, source routing, and user profiles around version 3.0, since an upgrade path lets you carry that work forward instead of starting over. It's also simply the more cost-effective route for existing customers, since you're paying for the version difference rather than an entirely new software purchase. Who Should Be Purchasing This Upgrade This upgrade is specifically for stations currently running DARC Virtual 3.0 who want the added input capacity, phone mix-minus expansion, single-channel recording, and touchscreen improvements that came with the 4.1 release. It's particularly relevant for growing stations that have started to bump up against 3.0's more limited channel capacity, or for any studio that wants to start taking advantage of multi-touch control now that the software supports it more fully. If you're not currently running DARC Virtual 3.0, this specific upgrade product isn't what you're looking for, you'd want a standard DARC Virtual license instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arrakis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50995701022967,"sku":"DARC-Virtual-Upg 4.1","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/1291\/7402\/files\/arrakis-systems-logo_4dfe4be3-fc40-42c8-acba-1d70fbc36016.jpg?v=1785794916","url":"https:\/\/www.305broadcast.com\/products\/arrakis-darc-virtual-upg-4-1-upgrade","provider":"305broadcast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}