SoundID Reference for Multichannel delivers accurate and reliable reference sound for speaker setups from simple stereo up to 9.1.6 Atmos systems. This upgrade allows you to keep all existing room & headphone profiles owned in Reference 3 or 4. The version for multichannel provides all the features in SoundID Reference for Speakers & Headphones (stereo version) and allows you to calibrate your multichannel studio speakers to set the frequency response target to be completely flat, and to choose from various target curve options. A simple and guided software setup minimizes human error to the minimum to allow more room for creativity and less for technical details.
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 the 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
An upgrade code for your existing product license: after upgrading, the product can be activated and used on 3 device
A new 90° microphone calibration profile compatible with multichannel measurements for the existing SoundID Reference Measurement Microphone and Sonarworks XREF 20 measurement microphone owners (0°; 30°; 90°, also downloadable in TXT format for third-party use)
SoundID Reference DAW plugin for Multichannel (AAX, AU, VST2, VST3)
SoundID Reference standalone app for Stereo (ASIO, WASAPI, APO, HAL)
System requirements
A valid permanent Reference 3 or 4 Studio Edition license
macOS 11 Big Sur (or higher)
Windows 10, 11
Stable internet connection (offline use not supported)
SoundID Reference Measurement Microphone, or Sonarworks XREF 20 Measurement Microphone
Microphone stand for multichannel system measurements
A microphone clip for the measurement microphone that is being used. For Sonarworks measurement microphones, a ø21 mm (0.83”) clip is needed
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)
Sonarworks Upgrade from Ref4 Studio Edition to SoundID MC
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