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For Headphones

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For Speakers &

Headphones

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Standalone app

System-wide calibration for all computer audio

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Standalone app for headphones

For 500+ supported headphone models

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Standalone app for speakers - stereo

For stereo speaker systems (2.0 + subwoofer)

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DAW plugin

AU, AAX, VST2, VST3

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Speaker measurement software

Measure your speakers

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Measure app - stereo

For stereo speaker systems (2.0 with or without subwoofer)

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Measure app - multichannel

For multichannel speaker systems (2.1 - 9.1.6)

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Product license

Number of devices that the software can be activated and used on at the same time

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Virtual Monitoring Add-on

Simulate spatial speaker listening experience on headphones

Optional

Spatial speaker simulation targets

Simulate 3 different speaker types: near-field, mid-field, and far-field

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Spatial Translation Check targets

10 new Translation Check targets designed for Virtual Monitoring (incl. Car, Laptop, Smartphone, and TV targets)

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Spatial speaker simulation of your own room

Simulate your own Sonarworks-calibrated room & speaker setup

Coming

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Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on

Speaker and headphone calibration profile integration with Apollo X Gen 1 and Gen 2 devices from Universal Audio

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Apply calibration on Apollo X hardware

Apply calibration profiles directly on the Apollo X hardware DSP using the UAD Console software

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Calibrate multiple outputs simultanelously

Apply multiple profiles at the same time, depending on the Apollo X model used. Learn more here.

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Calibrated bass management (stereo)

Calibrated bass management for stereo setups with subwoofer

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Calibrated bass management (multichannel)

Calibrated bass management for 2.1-9.1.6 multichannel setups

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Target modes

Select your calibration target

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Flat Target

SoundID SR (Studio Reference)

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Dolby Atmos Music (matched)

Atmos Music target, translated for the SoundID Reference measurement method

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Custom Target

Real-time adjustments with a parametric EQ

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Translation Check

Calibrated bass management for 2.1-9.1.6 multichannel setups

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Filter modes

Optimize audio processing to your needs

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Zero Latency

Perfect for live tracking

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Mixed

Low latency with minimal phase shift

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For stereo only

Linear Phase

No phase distortion

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For stereo only

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Additional DSP Features

Time alignment, calibration range, and more

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Dry/wet control

Dial in the amount of calibration needed

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Safe headroom

Avoid clipping

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L-R channel swap

Additional monitoring tool

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Mono mode

Additional monitoring tool

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Listening spot

Channel delay and volume calibration

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Limit controls

Calibration range and ceiling control

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Phase shaping

Time alignment based on phase response

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User interface and appearance Features

User presets, MIDI, dark theme, and more

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User presets for standalone app & DAW plugin

Output device and channel, calibration profile, and DSP settings configuration

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Custom Target presets

Save your Custom Target presets, transfer and share between devices and other users

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4 driver mode options

Optimize the Standalone app performance for your needs: ASIO, WASAPI, APO, HAL

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MIDI support

Use MIDI devices for effective software control

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Dark theme

Dark and Light themes in all product modules, with sync options for OS settings

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Simple mode

Hides the Output Panel in the standalone app for a simpler user interface

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Zoom and resize

Adjust the zoom level and size of the plugin interface or the standalone app

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Export calibration profile to supported hardware

Run calibration on your hardware DSP

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Merging Technologies MERGING + ANUBIS

Audio interface

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ADAM Audio A-Series

Speakers

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Fluid Audio Image 2

Speakers

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Wayne Jones AUDIO Studio Monitors

Speakers

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AVID MTRX Studio

Audio interface

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AVID MTRX with SPQ

Audio interface

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DADman AX32 with SPQ

Audio interface

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Dolby ATMOS Renderer

Dolby ATMOS Mastering Suite

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Subpac

Tactile audio system

Coming

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Payment methods

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System requirements

Technical specifications

For Headphones

For Speakers &

Headphones

For Multichannel

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Supported online computer

Offline installation is not supported

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macOS 11 Big Sur, 12 Monterey, 13 Ventura,
14 Sonoma, 15 Sequoia

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Windows 10, 11

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Sonarworks Supported Headphones or

Sonarworks Individually Calibrated Headphones

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Optional

Stereo speaker system

2.0 with or without subwoofer

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Optional

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Multichannel speaker system

Up to 16 channels

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2.1, 2.1.2, 3.0, 3.1.2, 4.0, 4.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.4, 5.0, 5.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.4, 7.1, 7.1.2, 7.1.4, 7.1.6, 9.1.2, 9.1.4, 9.1.6

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Measurement microphone

SoundID Reference Mic (recommended) or other measurement microphone (read more)

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Microphone stand and clip

Required for multichannel system measurements

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XLR to XLR audio cable

USB microphones are not supported

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Audio interface & hardware setup

Requirements for speaker measurements

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+48v phantom power support

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The same audio interface must be used for input/output

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The audio interface must support and be set to one of the following sample rate formats: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz

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The audio hardware setup must consist of a single external hardware device only (additional preamp units are supported)

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Frequently asked questions

How fast will I get the product after purchase?

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All digital products are delivered via email immediately after the purchase. All physical deliverable items from Sonarworks store are shipped by FedEx within 2-3 working days in the EU and 3-5 working days in the rest of the world.

What payment options are available on the online store?

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Available payment methods include credit and debit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Maestro, Discovery, Diners Club, and JCB), PayPal, PayPal Pay Later (in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Spain, and France), Apple Pay, and Klarna (in Austria, The Netherlands, Germany, Finland, Belgium, Spain, France, and Italy).

Can I return the product if I don’t like it?

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No worries! We grant a 14-day money-back guarantee from the order date on any digital item or from the date of delivery on any shippable item you buy at Sonarworks online store. If you are not completely satisfied, please contact support team to arrange the return.

Are there any hidden charges?

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We provide Customs-free shipping within the EU. For international shipments, Sonarworks covers shipping, duties, and taxes (VAT) costs associated with the shipment. The shipping cost added to the product in-store is a small amount of the actual shipping costs for sending orders to customers.

Each country can have its own set of rules and additional fees for import shipments. These additional fees can’t be covered by Sonarworks. The final full amount for the shipment will be calculated in the last checkout step.

Will I receive an invoice for my order?

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If you require an invoice from us with all the tax details or other legal information for any reason (bookkeeping, VAT returns, etc.), you can easily obtain it by contacting our customer support team by submitting a support ticket.

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