Transform your mixing environment with the Sonarworks SoundID Reference, a powerful calibration plugin and app designed for both speakers and headphones. This innovative tool ensures your audio setup delivers consistently accurate studio reference sound, making it possible to achieve professional-grade mixes regardless of your monitoring equipment. With support for over 400 headphone models, the SoundID Reference eliminates sound coloration by setting your gear’s frequency response to a perfectly flat baseline, ensuring every mix translates seamlessly across various playback systems.

Whether you're in your studio or working remotely, the SoundID Reference provides the assurance you need to create music that sounds great everywhere. The intuitive setup process requires just 15 minutes to calibrate your speakers using a flat-frequency-response microphone (available separately). Once the measurement is complete, save your speaker profile and apply corrections using your favorite DAW or the system-wide app.

This software doesn’t just stop at neutrality; it offers advanced features like Custom Target, allowing you to tweak the target curve in real-time. Additionally, Translation Check lets you simulate your mix across a wide range of devices, from laptops to car speakers, ensuring your work sounds fantastic wherever it's played.

Key Features:

• Supports over 400 headphone models for accurate monitoring
• System-wide sound correction or DAW plugin application
• Custom Target for real-time target curve adjustments
• Translation Check for simulating mixes on various devices
• Three filter processing modes: zero latency, mixed, and linear phase
• Quick setup process with measurement mic (available separately)

Product specs

FAQs

What is the primary function of Sonarworks SoundID Reference?

Sonarworks SoundID Reference calibrates speakers and headphones to provide an accurate studio reference sound, ensuring consistent audio quality across different listening environments.

Is Sonarworks SoundID Reference compatible with all DAWs?

Yes, Sonarworks SoundID Reference is compatible with most major DAWs, allowing users to integrate it seamlessly into their existing audio production workflows.

Can SoundID Reference be used for both speakers and headphones?

Yes, SoundID Reference is designed to calibrate both speakers and headphones, providing flexible options for achieving accurate sound reproduction in various setups.

What types of filters are available in SoundID Reference?

SoundID Reference offers three filter types: low latency, mixed phase, and linear phase, catering to different needs and preferences for audio correction.

How easy is it to install and set up SoundID Reference?

Installing SoundID Reference is straightforward; run the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions. You can choose between the Speaker and Headphone version or just the Headphone version during setup.