# ARC On-Ear Output Vol very low

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**Created:** [May 8, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/t/arc-on-ear-output-vol-very-low/273 "2026-05-08T22:50:26Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 8, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/t/arc-on-ear-output-vol-very-low/273/1 "2026-05-08T22:50:26Z")

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Trying to get ARC ON-EAR setup. So far so things look good but am getting very low output levels from AKG K240 Studio cans. Like -25dB lower than input. I have to crank the Vol knob 3/4 to full up. Connected via USB

My AT M50s seem normal.

Any comments, suggestions, observations. I even tried cranking the three bands all up 12dB and Vol knob full on and output was still well below the input.