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SONARWORKS SoundID Reference for Headphones Plug-In and App (Download)

BH #SO1241463 • MFR #12-41463
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SONARWORKS SoundID Reference for Headphones Plug-In and App (Download)
Key Features
  • Reference Sound on Supported Headphones
  • System-Wide Standalone App + DAW Plug-In
  • Calibration Profiles for 400+ Headphones
  • 3 Filter Modes
Designed for sound creatives who rely on headphones for mixing, Sonarworks SoundID Reference for Headphones is a calibration plug-in and app, delivering consistently accurate studio reference sound on more than 400 supported headphones. It effectively eliminates your headphones' sound coloration by setting their frequency response to be completely flat across all audible frequencies, ensuring that every mix translates accurately regardless of the speakers or headphones your audience uses for monitoring. Whether in the comfort of your studio or on the road, you can mix with confidence and make music that sounds great everywhere.
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SONARWORKS 12-41463 Overview

Designed for sound creatives who rely on headphones for mixing, Sonarworks SoundID Reference for Headphones is a calibration plug-in and app, delivering consistently accurate studio reference sound on more than 400 supported headphones. It effectively eliminates your headphones' sound coloration by setting their frequency response to be completely flat across all audible frequencies, ensuring that every mix translates accurately regardless of the speakers or headphones your audience uses for monitoring. Whether in the comfort of your studio or on the road, you can mix with confidence and make music that sounds great everywhere.

The software includes presets for 400+ headphone models. Just choose your model from the drop-down list on the standalone SoundID Reference app or in the plug-in of your favorite DAW.

Besides ensuring a neutral sound, SoundID Reference offers other useful features, including Custom Target, which allows you to make custom adjustments to the target curve in real time. Translation Check helps you simulate your mix on a plethora of devices such as laptop speakers, phone speakers, car speakers, and more.

Key Features
  • Mix on the go—seamlessly switch between projects or setups and work wherever inspiration takes you.
  • Accurate monitoring enables you to finish tracks faster by making better-informed decisions and spending less time fixing mistakes.
  • Apply correction using the plug-in in your favorite DAW or use the system-wide app to correct sound from any source on your computer.
  • Make custom adjustments to the target curve in real time and manually select the frequency range the calibration is applied to.
  • Select between three different filter processing modes: zero latency for live tracking, mixed, or linear phase, delivering ultimate audio clarity.
  • Access a library of 20 predefined simulations that allow you to check the mix in different listening environments, including phones, laptops, earbuds, or wherever else it's played.
Partial List of Compatible Headphones
Adam Audio
  • Studio Pro SP-5
AIAIAI
  • TMA-1 Studio (PU foam earpads)
AKG
  • K141 MKII
  • K240 MKII
  • K240 Studio
  • K271 MKII
  • K550 MKII
  • K612 Pro
  • K701
  • K702
  • K712 Pro
  • K77
  • K812
  • Q701
Astro
A40 TR
Audeze
  • LCD-2
  • LCD-X
Audio-Technica
  • ATH-M20X
  • ATH-M30X
  • ATH-M40X
  • ATH-M50X
  • ATH-M70X
  • ATH-R70X
Austrian Audio
  • Hi-X50
Avantone Pro
  • MP-1 MixPhones
B&O Play
  • Beoplay H4
  • Beoplay H2
  • Beoplay H6 (2nd generation)
Beats
  • EP
  • Mixr
  • Pro
  • Solo2
  • Solo3 wireless
  • Studio 2.0
Beyerdynamic
  • DT 1770 PRO
  • DT 1990 PRO (analytical earpads)
  • DT 1990 PRO (balanced earpads)
  • DT 770 PRO 80 ohms
  • DT 770 PRO 250 ohms
  • DT 880 PRO
  • DT 990 PRO
  • T 1 (1st gen)
Blue
  • Lola
  • Mo-Fi (off)
  • Mo-Fi (on+)
Bose
  • QuietComfort 25 (noise canceling off)
  • QuietComfort 25 (noise canceling on)
  • QuietComfort 35 (noise canceling off)
  • QuietComfort 35 (noise canceling on)
  • SoundLink wireless II (on)
Bowers & Wilkins
  • P7 Wireless
Brainwavz
  • HM5
Cowin
  • E7 Pro
  • E8 ANCS
  • E7 ANC
Creative
  • Aurvana Live!
  • Aurvana Live! 2
DALI
  • IO-4
Direct Sound
  • Extreme Isolation EX-25
  • Extreme Isolation EX-29
Focal
  • Spirit Professional
  • Elear
Focusrite
  • HP60 MkII
Fostex
  • T50RP (MK3)
  • TH-X00
German Maestro
  • GMP 8.35 D
Ghostek
  • soDrop 2
Grado
  • SR60e
  • SR80e
HiFiMAN
  • HE 400i
  • HE 4XX
  • Sundara
House of Marley
  • Positive Vibration 2 Wireless
Jabra
  • Elite 85h
JBL
  • Everest Elite 700 (off)
  • Everest Elite 700 (on, firmware 0.7)
JVC
  • HA-RX700
KEF
  • M500
Korg
  • NC-Q1
Koss
  • Porta Pro Classic
  • Porta Pro Classic Wireless
KRK
  • KNS6400
  • KNS8400
Mackie
  • MC-150
  • MC-250
Marshall
  • Major II
  • Monitor
Master & Dynamic
  • MH40
Meze
  • 99 Classics
  • 99 Neo
Microsoft
  • Surface Headphones
NAD
  • Viso HP50
Neumann
  • NDH 20
Ollo
  • S4
  • S4R
  • S4X 1.0
Oppo
  • PM-3
Philips
  • SHP9500
Phonon
  • SMB-02
Pioneer
  • S9 Wireless NC
  • SE-M531
  • SE-MS5T
Pioneer Dj
  • HDJ-500
  • HDJ-X5
  • HDJ-X7
  • HRM-5
  • HRM-6
  • HRM-7
Plantronics
  • BackBeat PRO 2
PreSonus
  • HD7
Razer
  • Kraken Pro V2
Roland
  • RH-300
  • RH-300V
  • RH-A7
Samson
  • SR850
Sennheiser
  • HD 201
  • HD 202
  • HD 215
  • HD 25 70 ohms
  • HD 25 70 ohms (velour earpads)
  • HD 25-C-II
  • HD 25 Light
  • HD 280 Pro
  • HD 380 Pro
  • HD 598
  • HD 598 Cs
  • HD 600
  • HD 650
  • HD 700
  • HD 800
  • HD 800 S
  • PX 100-II
Shure
  • SRH440
  • SRH840
  • SRH940
  • SRH1440
  • SRH1540
  • SRH1840
Skullcandy
  • Crusher
  • Crusher Wireless
  • HESH 2 Wireless
  • HESH 3 Wireless
  • Venue
Sony
  • MDR-1000X
  • MDR-1000X (noise canceling off)
  • MDR-1000X (noise canceling on)
  • MDR-7506
  • MDR-7520
  • MDR-CD900ST
  • MDR-V150
  • MDR-XB650BT
  • MDR-XB950AP
  • MDR-XB950BT
  • MDR-ZX110
  • MDR-ZX310
  • MDR-ZX770BN (noise canceling off)
  • MDR-ZX770BN (noise canceling on)
Spirit Torino
  • Super Leggera
SuperLux
  • HD 681
Taotronics
  • TT-BH040
  • TT-BH22
The t.bone
  • HD 2000 NC
  • HP 66
Thermaltake
  • Argent H5
Ultrasone
  • HFI-580
  • PRO 580i
  • PRO 780i
  • Signature Studio
Urbanears
  • Zinken
V-Moda
  • Crossfade II Wireless
  • Crossfade M-100
Vox
  • VH-Q1
Yamaha
  • HPH-MT220
  • HPH-MT5
  • HPH-MT7
  • HPH-MT8

SONARWORKS 12-41463 Specs

Delivery Format
Download
License Type
Standard: Perpetual License
User Support
1 User
Standalone Operation
Yes
System Compatibility/Requirements
Operating System: Windows/macOS Plug In Formats: AAX (Native) / VST / AU 

SONARWORKS 12-41463 Reviews

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How many systems can one License be used on?

How many systems can one License be used on?
Asked by: Rajnesh
SONARWORKS SoundID Reference for Headphones Plug-In and App (Download) can only be used on one system at a time.
Answered by: Alex D
Date published: 2024-07-10

Can SONARWORKS SoundID Reference for Headphones ...

Can SONARWORKS SoundID Reference for Headphones be used in a stand alone mode, or does it require an additional software?
Asked by: Pat
The SONARWORKS SoundID Reference for Headphones Plug-In and App (Download) includes the SoundID Reference standalone app for Headphones, which works by itself. The included SoundID Reference DAW plugin for Headphones is intended for use with any DAW.
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2024-12-11
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