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Personalized Acoustic Experience
Capture and recreate the exact sound of your studio or trusted listening environment with personalized room measurements for an unparalleled headphone monitoring experience.
KEY FEATURES
The Sonarworks SoundID Reference Virtual Monitoring PRO is a high-resolution headphone-based monitoring system that replicates the exact acoustic behaviour of a studio or trusted listening environment by using personalised room measurements and advanced DSP processing.
Overview
SoundID Reference Virtual Monitoring PRO advances headphone monitoring by enabling users to capture and recreate the precise sound of a stereo room, car, or creative space through a custom binaural measurement process. It uses the SoundID USB in-ear binaural microphone to record the acoustic response of any stereo system and the user’s unique head-related transfer characteristics, then applies studio-grade DSP filters in the SoundID Reference plug-in or systemwide engine. Unlike generic virtual room systems, it delivers a measurement-driven, personal profile that translates between environments and reinforces existing monitoring habits rather than replacing them.
Personalised Room Capture
Users measure their room or reference environment using the supplied USB in-ear microphone, which records a true binaural profile with a 20 Hz to 20 kHz response. The measurement wizard guides placement and calibration with the selected over-ear headphones and ensures a precise, repeatable capture at 44.1 kHz. Users then save the completed profile for instant recall on future sessions.
Accurate Virtual Reproduction
Once captured, the monitoring profile loads into SoundID Reference and applies real-time processing with near-zero latency in plug-in mode and approximately 20 ms systemwide. The profile recreates the tonal balance, transient response, stereo image and spatial depth of the original monitoring system, enabling headphone work that aligns closely with reference speaker performance. Engineers can tweak the target curve for preference or translation checking.
Practical Workflow Advantages
Professionals take their studio response anywhere, maintaining mix consistency when travelling or working late. Freelancers can copy a client’s or supervisor’s room for alignment before delivery. Anyone can capture alternative rooms or vehicles for reliable translation checks. Once measured, users only need the software and the same pair of over-ear headphones to monitor in any location.
Licensing and System Requirements
The package includes a licence for three seats, access to the measurement and playback engine, headphone calibration and Virtual Monitoring functions, and the SoundID USB binaural microphone with USB-C connectivity. Measurement requires macOS 11 or later or Windows 10 or later, an internet connection, a USB-C port and an interface with independent speaker and headphone outputs. Playback supports any modern sample rate from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz.
Why Choose SoundID Reference Virtual Monitoring PRO
• Work confidently away from the studio without sacrificing accuracy
• Keep mixes consistent across environments and sessions
• Align with supervisors and clients by matching their monitoring chain
• Improve translation without constant hardware switching or travel
• Reduce creative downtime and maintain momentum anywhere
- Personalised stereo room simulation for headphones
- SoundID USB binaural in-ear measurement microphone
- Full-range 20 Hz to 20 kHz capture
- Studio-grade DSP monitoring profiles
- Near-zero latency in plug-in mode, ~20 ms systemwide
- Measurement wizard for high-accuracy profiling
- Works with any over-ear headphones used during capture
- Three-seat licence including headphone calibration
- macOS and Windows compatibility
- Supports 44.1 to 196 kHz playback sample rates
- Online licence validation and systemwide integration
- UK over £99 FREE
- UK under £99 £10
- EU £36
- Rest of World £80
Large/Heavy items: Extra charges may apply (e.g., consoles, large monitors). We’ll contact you before processing if so.
We ship with DPD and UPS across the UK, EU and worldwide. Same-day within the M25 is available depending on stock.
This item, like everything we supply, comes with the complete support of our expert team. Our excellent technicians have been specifying, building and supporting studios for over twenty years. If you have any problems with installation, setup or everyday use, they’re never more than a click away, and always happy to help.
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KEY BENEFITS
Seamless Workflow Anywhere
Maintain mix consistency and confidence while traveling or working remotely, ensuring your sound translates perfectly across different environments without sacrificing quality.
Real-Time Processing Power
Enjoy near-zero latency monitoring with advanced DSP processing, allowing you to tweak and adjust your sound profile in real-time for optimal results.