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Unlock pristine studio monitoring on your existing speakers and headphones with the Sonarworks SoundID Reference for speakers and headphones with Apollo. This calibration software bundle integrates directly into Universal Audio's Apollo X interfaces, delivering consistently accurate reference sound tailored to your gear. With an applied calibration profile, SoundID Reference flattens the frequency response across all audible frequencies—emulating neutral, translation-ready studio monitors.

Precision-Calibrated Sound for Your Headphones

Experience studio-grade monitoring on your favorite headphones. SoundID Reference provides ready-to-use calibration profiles for over 500 supported headphone models. Simply select your headphones and the software will apply meticulous frequency compensation. You'll hear a stunningly flat reference sound with pinpoint accuracy—ideal for critical mixing and mastering decisions. Bypass the need for pricey new monitors and get professional reference audio from the cans you already own.

Dial in Flawless Speaker Calibration

Optimize your stereo speaker system with SoundID Reference's precise measurement and calibration tools. Using the included measurement microphone, the software accurately captures your speakers' unique acoustic signature. SoundID Reference then applies a custom calibration profile to counteract any room modes or resonances. You'll achieve a perfectly neutral frequency response tailored to your specific monitoring environment—ensuring you hear an honest, reliable reference sound at all times.

Flexible Processing for Your Workflow

SoundID Reference offers three filter modes to accommodate different use cases. The Zero Latency mode provides real-time monitoring with no delay. The Mixed mode combines unprocessed audio with calibrated audio for seamless referencing. And the Linear Phase mode delivers pristine calibration with linear phase coherence. You can further refine your monitoring with handy processing controls like Mono, Dry/Wet blend and Safe Headroom limiting.

Customizable Calibration and Hardware Integration

Take control of your monitoring with SoundID Reference's advanced customization features. Adjust the target curve in real-time to shape your ideal reference sound. Or use the Translation Check to audition over 20 different device emulations—letting you preview your mix on various environments. Plus, the software integrates with a growing list of DSP-enabled hardware, allowing you to apply speaker and headphone calibration profiles directly at the hardware level for ultralow latency.

Sonarworks SoundID Ref for Speakers and Headphones with Apollo

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  • Ready-to-use headphone calibration for 500+ models
  • Accurate speaker measurements and calibration for stereo systems
  • Three filter modes: Zero Latency, Mixed and Linear Phase
  • Additional DSP processing controls: Mono, Dry/Wet and Safe Headroom
  • MIDI mapping in the SoundID Reference app for various controls
  • User Presets in the SoundID Reference app for switching quickly between predefined output device/channel pair combinations
  • Flat target curve used by over 200'000+ music creators globally
  • Custom Target: target curve adjustments in real time
  • Translation Check: simulate 20+ different devices and environments
  • Zero latency plugin DSP
  • Near-zero latency system-wide calibration on Windows
  • Native support for Apple Silicon (M-series chip devices)
  • Apply calibration directly on DSP-enabled hardware
  • 10+ device integrations available (audio interfaces, speakers, Dolby Atmos Renderer and more)

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What's included
  • Activation key for the SoundID Reference product license: the product can be activated and used on three devices
  • Activation key for the Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on product license: the product can be activated and used on three devices
  • SoundID Reference standalone app for speakers and headphones (ASIO, WASAPI, APO, HAL)
  • SoundID Reference DAW plugin for speakers and headphones (AU, VST2, VST3, AAX)
  • Averaged profiles for 500+ supported headphone models
  • Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on for integrated functionality with Apollo X devices
Prerequisite RequirementsAny of the following supported Apollo X audio interfaces
  • Apollo X Gen 1: Apollo Twin X Duo/Quad, Apollo Twin X USB, Apollo x4, Apollo x6, Apollo x8, Apollo x8p, Apollo x16
  • Apollo X Gen 2: Apollo Twin X Duo/Quad, Apollo x4, Apollo x6, Apollo x8, Apollo x8p, Apollo x16, Apollo x16D
Further Requirements
  • UAD Console app v1.2.1 (or newer) installed, and UAD-2 Software v11.5.1 (or newer) installed
  • 2.0 stereo speaker system (the Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on also supports calibrated bass management for 2.1 systems)
  • Sonarworks supported or Sonarworks individually calibrated headphones
  • Stable internet connection (offline use not supported)
  • SoundID Reference Measurement Microphone, or Sonarworks XREF 20
Measurement Microphone
  • XLR to XLR audio cable
Audio interface requirements during the speaker measurement process
  • +48v Phantom Power support
  • The same audio interface must be used for input/output
  • The audio interface must support and be set to one of the following sample rate formats: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz
  • The audio hardware setup must consist of a single external hardware device only (additional preamp units are supported)

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