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SoundID Reference

Sonarworks

Speaker and headphone calibration software that corrects monitoring response for an accurate studio reference sound.

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Overview

SoundID Reference from Sonarworks is calibration software, available as a standalone app and DAW plugin, that corrects the frequency response of studio speakers and headphones for accurate monitoring. Speakers are measured with a microphone, while headphones use ready-made calibration profiles.

It is aimed at mixing and mastering engineers and producers, and is available for macOS and Windows.

  • Speaker calibration using a measurement microphone
  • Ready-to-use calibration profiles for hundreds of headphone models
  • Multiple filter modes including Zero Latency, Mixed, and Linear Phase
  • Custom target curve adjustments in real time
  • Additional controls for Mono, Dry/Wet, and Safe Headroom
  • Support for multichannel speaker systems and macOS/Windows

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