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SoundID Reference for Multichannel

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$499.00

Product description

SoundID Reference for Multichannel delivers accurate and reliable reference sound for speaker setups from simple stereo up to 9.1.6 Atmos systems. It also works for headphones, so you can also calibrate any of the 500+ headphone models from our growing headphone profile database to achieve consistent reference sound between your headphones and speakers.


Key features

  • Reliable, consistent, easy-to-use calibration software for all of your audio system:
    • Accurate speaker measurements and calibration for audio systems from stereo up to 9.1.6 channels
    • High accuracy SoundID Reference Measurement Microphone with individual multi-angle calibration curves
    • Ready-to-use headphone calibration for 500+ models
  • Control your target sound:
    • Flat target curve used by 200'000+ music creators globally
    • Customize your target by limiting calibration frequency range or adjusting the target curve manually
  • High performance and flexibility:
    • Zero latency plugin DSP for Multichannel
    • Phase alignment of channels for high accuracy time delay calibration
    • Native support for Apple Silicon (M-series chip devices)
  • Export your calibration profile to supported hardware:
    • Apply calibration directly on DSP-enabled hardware
    • 10+ device integrations available (audio interfaces, speakers, and more)

See the exact list of calibration profile types and supported target devices here: SoundID Reference Integrations


What's included

  • Activation key for the product license: the product can be activated and used on 3 devices
  • SoundID Reference DAW plugin for Multichannel (AAX, AU, VST2, VST3)
  • SoundID Reference standalone app for Stereo (ASIO, WASAPI, APO, HAL)


System requirements

  • macOS 11 Big Sur, 12 Monterey, 13 Ventura, 14 Sonoma
  • Windows 10, 11
  • Stable internet connection (offline use not supported)
  • SoundID Reference Measurement Microphone, or Sonarworks XREF 20 Measurement Microphone
  • Microphone stand and clip (ø 21mm / 0.83”) for multichannel system measurements
  • 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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