Sonarworks SoundID Reference For Speakers & Headphones (Download)

Transform any room into a professional mixing environment. Calibrate both your studio monitors and headphones with the industry-standard audio calibration software trusted by over 200,000 studios worldwide.

What is SoundID Reference For Speakers & Headphones?

This comprehensive version combines precise speaker room correction with extensive headphone calibration capabilities.

Get accurate, reliable reference sound from both your monitors and headphones, ensuring your mixes translate perfectly across all playback systems.

Complete Studio Calibration

🔊 Professional Speaker Calibration

• Corrects room acoustics and speaker frequency response
• Supports 2.0 stereo speaker system (with or without subwoofer)
  
• Your speakers are accurate, but your room isn't - SoundID fixes that

🎧 Extensive Headphone Database

• Over 500 calibration profiles for popular studio headphones
• No measurement required for headphones - instant accuracy
• Continuously expanding database with regular updates

Key Features

✓ Easy Measurement Process

• Integrated video demonstrations guide you through each step
• No acoustic knowledge required - anyone can calibrate speakers
• Professional results in minutes, not hours

✓ Customisable Target Curves

• Adjust reference sound to match your preferences
• Unlimited EQ adjustment points with precise control
• Frequency, gain, Q-value, and ratio settings for each band
• One-click EQ point deletion

✓ Seamless Workflow Integration

• System-wide virtual sound card operation
• VST/VST3/AU/AAX plugin support for all major DAWs
• Switch between multiple headphones instantly
• Mono listening and L/R channel switching

✓ Professional Features

• Zero latency processing
• Real-time correction profiles
• Light and dark interface modes
• Multiple profile management

Who It's For

• Recording and mixing engineers
• Music producers and composers
• Audio post-production professionals
• Home studio owners
• Anyone requiring accurate monitoring in untreated rooms

System Requirements

• Operating Systems:
  • Windows 10 or Windows 11
  • macOS 11 Big Sur, 12 Monterey, 13 Ventura, 14 Sonoma, 15 Sequoia
• Internet Connection: Stable internet connection (offline use not supported)
• For Headphones: Sonarworks-supported or Individually Calibrated Headphones are required. Check the complete list of supported headphone models on the Sonarworks compatibility page.
• For Speakers: 2.0 stereo speaker system, SoundID Reference Measurement Microphone (sold separately), and a capable audio interface with XLR-XLR cable (during measurement process):
  • +48v Phantom Power support
  • The same audio interface must be used for input/output
  • Supported sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz
  • The audio hardware setup must consist of a single external hardware device only (additional preamp units are supported)
• Supported Formats: Standalone application, VST/VST3/AU/AAX plugins

Licensing & Activation

• Multi-Device Support: Each licence can be activated on up to 3 devices simultaneously
• Flexible Management: Easily manage device authorisations through your Sonarworks Account
• Device Switching: Deactivate existing installations to run on new devices as needed

Need multichannel capabilities? 

Upgrade to the ultimate verision for surround sound and immersive audio calibration up to 9.1.6 systems (click for details):

• SoundID Reference For Multichannel (all-inclusive features)

Or, enhance your workflow with the Virtual Monitoring Add-on for headphone-based surround monitoring (click for details):

• SoundID Reference Virtual Monitoring Add-on