Sonarworks SoundID Reference Speakers & Headphones w/ Apollo Add-On (eLicence)
SNW-SW5SDAP
$479
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Sonarworks SoundID Reference is a calibration platform that flattens the frequency response of your existing studio monitors and headphones, turning them into trustworthy mixing tools. Built by Sonarworks with the Apollo Add-On included, this software solves a fundamental problem: most rooms and headphones colour the audio in ways that wreck mix translation. The core offering is straightforward–measurement-driven accuracy that lets you hear what's actually on the recording rather than what your gear is doing to it.
Calibration takes under 20 minutes per device. For speakers, you'll use a measurement microphone to profile your room's acoustic behaviour; for headphones, the software includes over 500 factory profiles covering major manufacturers, eliminating the need for custom mic work. Three filter modes–Zero Latency, Mixed, and Linear Phase–handle different workflow priorities, and the new custom target feature lets you adjust the frequency response curve in real time rather than accept a fixed preset. Apollo Monitor Correction adds another layer, improving translation checks across 20+ simulated device types without leaving your DAW.
This setup suits mixing engineers, singer-songwriters recording at home, and producers needing confidence that their mixes will sound consistent across playback systems. Guitarists working with multitrack recording particularly benefit; you can reference your tone chains against industry-standard monitoring and catch phase issues or frequency buildup that bedroom acoustics normally hide. Each calibration profile saves independently, so switching between rooms or updating gear doesn't require recalibration of unaffected equipment.
Features
- Speaker calibration with unlimited profile storage across multiple rooms
- Headphone profiles for 500+ supported models as ready-to-use presets
- Real-time custom target curve adjustments via new custom target feature
- Three filter modes: Zero Latency, Mixed, and Linear Phase options
- Translation Check simulates 20+ device types for mix verification
- Flat frequency response target across audible spectrum for accurate reference
- Apollo Monitor Correction Add-On included with eLicence
- Sub-20-minute calibration process per speaker or headphone device
