MAYFLOWER ELECTRONICS ARC MK2 - User Manual

ARC MK₂ Quick Start
1. Plug USB cable into PC, Mac, or PS4
and insert USB cable into ①
(A USB 3.0 port is strongly recommended)
optional: plug Toslink cable into “Opt In” instead
2. Select input mode ②
USB for PC/Laptop
PS for use with the PlayStation Console
OPT for Toslink Connection
3. Plug headphones/headset into ③
4. Optional: Plug microphone into ④
5. Turn on power and set volume ⑤
6. Optional: if no sound comes through headphones,
press output selector ⑥

Summary

Introduction

Features

Product capabilities and components.

Improvements Since ARC v1

Enhancements in the current version.

Safety Precautions

Unpacking and Contents

Items included and initial package check.

Connections and Controls

Operation

Input Options

Speaker Options

Sound Mode Options

Microphone Options

Connecting to Home Audio System

PS4 Settings

Connecting to Xbox One

Troubleshooting

Warranty

Specifications

MAYFLOWER ELECTRONICS ARC MK2 Specifications

Audio Performance

frequency response	+/-0.05 dB (20Hz-20kHz)
THD 1 Khz 150 Ohms	0.0026%
IMD CCIF 15 Ohms	0.0007%
IMD SMPTE	0.001%
noise 24/96 (A Weighted)	-109 dBu
max output (32 Ohms)	1W (THD+N < 0.003%)
max output (150 Ohms)	365 mW (THD+N < 0.003%)
max output (600 Ohms)	92 mW (THD+N < 0.003%)
output impedance	0.096 ohms
crosstalk (15 ohms)	-65 dB
channel balance (50% volume)	0.2 dB
dynamic range (A-Weighted)	> 120 dB
linearity error	-90 dBFS 24/96 -0.1 dB
USB jitter components	11025Hz -112dB
RCA line out	1V RMS

Audio Formats

USB	24/96, 24/48
Optical	24/192, 24/96, 24/48, 24/44.1, 16/192, 16/96, 16/48, 16/44.1

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	4.25” W x 3.25” L x 1.25” H
weight	8.5 oz