IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR firmware

IK Multimedia active Released 4 Jun 2026

Latest firmware: 1.5

1.5released 4 Jun 2026

Updater: IK Product Manager
Manual: User manual (PDF)

What's new in 1.5

ARC ON•EAR version 1.5, a major update that adds calibration for 50 popular in-ear monitors (IEMs), expanding ARC ON•EAR's precision headphone correction and studio simulation capabilities to a new class of professional listening devices. Version 1.5 introduces support for 50 widely used IEM models, including Apple EarPods, enabling accurate mixing and monitoring in an even more portable form factor.

Last checked 2 Oct 2026

Download 1.5 from IK Multimediaopens in a new tab — ikmultimedia.com

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IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR manual & official pages

IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR user manual (PDF)opens in a new tab — g1.ikmultimedia.com
IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR on ikmultimedia.comopens in a new tab — ikmultimedia.com
Download IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR firmware from IK Multimediaopens in a new tab — ikmultimedia.com

How to update the IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR

Download and install IK Product Manager from ikmultimedia.com, sign in and register your ARC ON-EAR. Download the latest ARC ON-EAR control software and firmware update from the app, connect ARC ON-EAR to your computer via USB-C, then run the firmware update from the ARC ON-EAR control software. Keep the unit connected until the update is complete.

What you need

IK Product Manager — the software IK Multimedia uses to load firmware onto the IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR

The IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR is updated with IK Product Manager, published by IK Multimedia.

Download IK Product Manager from IK Multimediaopens in a new tab — ikmultimedia.com

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IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

1.54 Jun 2026

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — ikmultimedia.com

Tracked in 1 rig on FW//RADAR.

IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR?

The latest firmware for the IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR is version 1.5, released on 4 Jun 2026. FW//RADAR last checked IK Multimedia's official page on 2 Oct 2026.

How do I update the IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR?

Download and install IK Product Manager from ikmultimedia.com, sign in and register your ARC ON-EAR. Download the latest ARC ON-EAR control software and firmware update from the app, connect ARC ON-EAR to your computer via USB-C, then run the firmware update from the ARC ON-EAR control software. Full instructions on IK Multimedia's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR?

You need IK Product Manager, available from ikmultimedia.com.

Where can I download IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR firmware and drivers?

Directly from IK Multimedia's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR manual?

The official IK Multimedia user manual is a PDF hosted on g1.ikmultimedia.com. IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR user manual (PDF) →

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