YOUR Studio on YOUR Headphones. Anywhere.
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Virtual Monitoring
Best if you want instant mix translation across common listening spaces.
Virtual Monitoring PRO
Best if you need professional-grade ultra realistic accuracy of your own trusted room
Produce Superior Mixes on Headphones That Translate Everywhere with Realistic Studio and Device Simulations
Realistic simulations - from near, mid, and far-field speakers calibrated to a reliable flat reference sound, to spatial simulations of cars, laptops, TVs, and smartphones
Measure Your Studio with a Precise Binaural Microphone - Create an Ultra-Realistic Copy of Its Sound on Your Headphones
Carry your trusted studio sound anywhere you go. Create personalized translation check spaces, or measure your unique acoustic environments like your car or room.
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Recreate your trusted studio sound on your over-ear headphones wherever you go.
Create multiple profiles that mirror any studio or monitoring environment on your headphones.
Includes binaural in-ear microphone and guided measurement process - fifteen minutes, lifetime value
Simulate other monitoring environments like cars or living rooms for confident mix translation anywhere.
How does Virtual Monitoring PRO work?
Ultra-precise simulations of high-quality near-, mid-, and far-field setups.
Step 1
Get Virtual Monitoring PRO
→ Buy Virtual Monitoring PRO or upgrade from any existing SoundID Reference version
→ Get a license key and the binaural in-ear measurement microphone
Step 2
Prepare all gear
→ Prepare over-ear headphones
→ Be present in the room to capture
→ Connect the SoundID USB binaural in-ear measurement microphone.
Step 3
Capture Your Personalized Profile
Follow the easy, intuitive 10-minute step-by-step process to capture your personal room profile in minutes.
Step 4
Apply Your Profile
→ Save your room profile
→ Load it in SoundID Reference app or a DAW plugin
→ Take your speaker sound everywhere
What you'll need to create Virtual Monitoring PRO profile:
→ Access the stereo system you wish to capture for measurement
→ SoundID USB binaural in-ear microphone
→ Soundcard with separate speaker and headphone outputs
Please check this article for full system requirements.
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Both versions include a permanent SoundID Reference for Headphones license
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Virtual Monitoring
Virtual Monitoring PRO
Spatial Room Simulation on Your Headphones
3 speaker simulations: near, mid, and far-field
7 consumer device simulations: Phone, Laptop, TV, and more.
3 car simulation presets
Ultra-realistic, personalized simulation of your room
Ultra-realistic, personalized simulation of other acoustic environments you visit
Required gear
Any of 500+ Sonarworks-supported headphones
Any over-ear headphones (headphone calibration not needed)
Sonarworks binaural in-ear measurement microphone (included)
Access to the room for measurement
Supported environments
Stereo
Stereo
Application of the simulation
Plugin & system-wide
Plugin & system-wide
Pricing
Virtual Monitoring
21-day free trial available
Includes SoundID Reference for Headphones
Works in DAW as a plugin + systemwide
Includes custom target curves
*Virtual Monitoring doesn’t include a binaural in-ear measurement microphone.
Virtual Monitoring PRO With Binaural Microphone
Includes SoundID Reference for Headphones
Works in DAW as a plugin + systemwide
Includes custom target curves
Includes binaural in-ear microphone
Includes Virtual Monitoring PRO features and USB binaural in-ear measurement microphone (hardware component)
Includes Virtual Monitoring PRO features and USB binaural in-ear measurement microphone (hardware component)
★★★★★
“I've encountered a problem when sharing a project between a studio with mid-field speakers and another colleague who primarily uses headphones for audio processing. The issue was addressed using Virtual Monitoring and Headphone profile correction. This solution emphasized notes and frequencies that were subdued on headphones, making them more prominent as if played through mid-field speakers.”
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★★★★★
“Near fields for me sounded the best and most natural and balanced. I mix radio commercials using headphones, and thanks to Virtual Monitoring and Translation Check, I can be confident that they’ll sound great when played in cars.”
‒ review.io
★★★★★
“I've encountered a problem when sharing a project between a studio with mid-field speakers and another colleague who primarily uses headphones for audio processing. The issue was addressed using Virtual Monitoring and Headphone profile correction. This solution emphasized notes and frequencies that were subdued on headphones, making them more prominent as if played through mid-field speakers.”
‒ review.io
★★★★★
“Near fields for me sounded the best and most natural and balanced. I mix radio commercials using headphones, and thanks to Virtual Monitoring and Translation Check, I can be confident that they’ll sound great when played in cars.”
‒ review.io
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Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between VM and VM PRO?
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What's the difference between VM and VM PRO?
Virtual Monitoring is an extension to the SoundID Reference software, available in two versions:
→ Virtual Monitoring (Add-on): Apply pre-made spatial simulation presets of speakers & consumer devices on headphones. Works with SoundID Reference headphone calibration (requires Sonarworks-supported headphones).
→ Virtual Monitoring PRO: Ultra-realistic simulation of your own room or any other environment (stereo) on headphones. Requires any over-ear headphones (no headphone calibration needed) and the SoundID Reference In-ear Binaural Microphone. Also includes the Virtual Monitoring Add-on features.
What are the system requirements?
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What are the system requirements?
Virtual Monitoring (Add-on):
→ Supported operating system:
macOS 11 Big Sur (or higher).
Windows 10 (or higher).
→ Stable internet connection (offline use not supported).
→ SoundID Reference + Virtual Monitoring Add-on product licenses.
→ Sonarworks-supported headphones.
Virtual Monitoring PRO:
→ Supported operating system:
macOS 11 Big Sur (or higher).
Windows 10 (or higher).
→ Stable internet connection (offline use not supported).
→ SoundID Reference + Virtual Monitoring PRO product licenses.
→ A dedicated USB-C port to connect the SoundID Binaural in-ear measurement microphone.
→ Any over-ear headphones (no headphone calibration needed).
→ An audio interface with separate speaker and headphone outputs.
→ 44.1 KHz sample rate for the Virtual Monitoring PRO measurement process.
Do I need the binaural mic for VM PRO if I already own a Sonarworks measurement mic?
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Do I need the binaural mic for VM PRO if I already own a Sonarworks measurement mic?
Yes, the SoundID Binauraul In-ear Microphone is required, as it is specifically designed for the Virtual Monitoring PRO measurements. Sonarworks speaker measurement microphones (XREF and MREF) are incompatible with VM PRO. Learn more here.
The binaural microphone is included in all VM PRO purchases (not available separately).
Can I create the VM PRO profile with speaker calibration applied?
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Can I create the VM PRO profile with speaker calibration applied?
Yes, if you're already using SoundID Reference speaker calibration, you have two options:
→ Capture the raw sound of your room & speakers - no calibration applied.
→ Capture the room & speakers with calibration applied - load your existing .swproj speaker calibration profile during the VM PRO measurement process.
Can I upgrade to VM from an existing license?
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Can I upgrade to VM from an existing license?
Yes,there are two upgrade paths available for existing license owners (see the pricing section above):
→ For existing SoundID Reference license owners (any version): Upgrade from SoundID Reference to Virtual Monitoring PRO.
→ For existing Virtual Monitoring Add-on license owners: Upgrade from Virtual Monitoring Add-on to Virtual Monitoring PRO.
Is there a free trial available?
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Is there a free trial available?
→ Virtual Monitoring Add-on: A free trial for SoundID Reference with all Add-ons is available in your Sonarworks Account.
→ Virtual Monitoring PRO: A free trial is not available, as it requires hardware (the SoundID Binaural In-ear Microphone).
Can I use VM with my SoundID Reference EDU license?
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Can I use VM with my SoundID Reference EDU license?
Yes, if you own an existing SoundID Reference EDU base license, both Virtual Monitoring Add-on and Virtual Monitoring PRO can be used with it.
Can I use the EREF binaural microphone to create headphone calibration profiles, or for other needs?
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Can I use the EREF binaural microphone to create headphone calibration profiles, or for other needs?
The SoundID binaural in-ear microphone has been designed specifically for the measurement process with Virtual Monitoring PRO. It is not possible to create headphone calibration profiles with it, and we do not recommend using this microphone for other purposes.
However, it is a USB-C class-compliant audio device, and it will be available as an input option in the I/O settings of various applications - feel free to experiment!