The Sonarworks SoundID Reference for Headphones and Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on bundle is a comprehensive audio calibration solution that refines the frequency response of headphones, stereo, and multi-channel setups on Apollo X DSP interfaces, offering precise real-time corrections, studio-grade filtering, and alignment adjustments for unmatched audio clarity.

Accurate Calibration for Headphones

The Sonarworks SoundID Reference for Headphones plug-in is designed to address the natural frequency response inconsistencies found in most headphones due to physical constraints. By applying a tailored calibration profile within your DAW, this tool delivers a balanced, neutral listening experience, ensuring each ear hears optimally. The plug-in displays left and right driver corrections individually on a frequency graph, helping professionals monitor adjustments with precision.

Seamless Integration for Apollo X Gen 1 Users

For Apollo X Gen 1 users, the Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on is essential to fully integrate the SoundID Reference into your setup. This add-on applies accurate, real-time corrections directly to Apollo X DSP interfaces, optimising audio for both stereo and multi-channel speaker arrays, as well as multiple headphone outputs. This setup supports seamless workflow integration, enabling professionals to achieve consistent monitoring quality across diverse environments and applications. Apollo X Gen2 users will already benefit from the Apollo Monitor Correction feature and can purchase the Sonarworks SoundID Reference for Headphones plug-in on its own.

Real-Time Adjustments with Advanced DSP

The add-on offers direct DSP-based corrections, giving users on-the-fly access to SoundID Reference profiles within the Apollo X interface. Utilising Universal Audio’s precision filters and alignment delays, it enables accurate adjustments for stereo speakers and one headphone output on Apollo X desktop interfaces, with enhanced DSP support for immersive setups and dual headphone outputs on Apollo X rackmount models.

Reliable, Low-Latency Performance

SoundID Reference corrections on Apollo X ensure reliable, low-latency monitoring for critical listening, providing an accurate, reference-grade environment for mix translation and collaborative work. By establishing a ‘set-and-forget’ calibration, the system consistently maintains an optimal monitoring setup, empowering professionals to create, mix, and deliver audio with confidence.