Sonarworks SoundID Ref Spk & HP w Mic

Studio Calibration Bundle for Accurate Room and Headphone Monitoring

The Sonarworks SoundID Ref Spk & HP w Mic system provides a solution for project studios, home setups, and pro mixing rooms needing accurate reference monitoring. Paired with a custom-calibrated measurement mic, the software analyzes room coloration from your monitors and applies a corrective EQ to flatten the listening position’s response. This model is a powerful choice for music creators and engineers looking to trust what they hear without expensive acoustic treatment.

What Sets This Calibration Bundle Apart

Unlike generic plugins, the included mic's unique calibration file loads directly into the software, tailoring each measurement to the specific capsule. Every mic features an ID for Sonarworks to verify its tuning, and both 30° off-axis and 0° on-axis calibration files are included for flexible measurement setups. Translation Check simulates playback on more than 20 real-world systems, from earbuds to car speakers, making it easy to check how mixes will sound outside the studio.

Measurement Microphone — Capture Room Acoustics with Precision

This measurement mic is tuned for low noise and full bandwidth, so it captures the acoustics at your listening position without coloration. Its omnidirectional polar pattern and flat frequency response mean you hear the room just as an engineer would.

• Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz with its own calibration curve—captures everything from sub-bass to high-frequency reflections.
• Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional—room reflections from all angles are measured, giving a true picture of the listening environment.
• Engineered with a pre-polarized electret condenser capsule for consistently low self-noise during repeated measurements.

Microphone Performance — Reliable Accuracy at All Levels

Room analysis depends on a mic that stays quiet and accurate, no matter the playback volume. Even whisper-quiet or very loud monitors are handled without distortion or self-noise getting in the way.

• Sensitivity: 14 mV/Pa—keeps the signal above the noise floor during frequency sweeps.
• Self-Noise: 24 dB and Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB—quiet enough to reveal even subtle room resonances.
• Max SPL: 132 dB SPL with Dynamic Range: 106 dB—loud playback is captured cleanly.
• Connector: 3-pin XLR with 48 V phantom power—compatible with nearly any audio interface.

Flexible Software — Filter Modes, Headphone Profiles, and Device Simulation

Raw room measurements are turned into corrective EQ with the SoundID Reference engine, and three filter modes let you balance latency and phase accuracy as needed. Over 280 headphone models are supported for consistent reference whether mixing on cans or monitors.

• Filter Modes: Zero Latency, Mixed, Linear Phase—choose the right tradeoff for tracking, mixing, or mastering.
• Headphone Profiles: 280+ supported models—brings headphone sound in line with your calibrated monitors.
• Translation Check: 20+ device simulations—preview mixes on consumer playback systems with a click.
• Plugin Formats: Standalone, AAX 64-bit, AU 64-bit, VST2 64-bit—use as a system audio engine or DAW plugin.

Who Benefits from This Kit

The YRS-23 is a go-to for producers, engineers, podcasters, and creators who need reliable monitoring but can’t fully treat their rooms. Users working in untreated or mobile setups will appreciate its ability to reveal real room behavior, while headphone calibration covers late-night or on-the-go mixing. Three activations per license allow for flexible studio or team use.

Sonarworks — Advancing Reference Calibration

Founded in 2012 in Riga, Latvia, Sonarworks earned global trust with its Reference 4 tool. The latest SoundID Reference engine now adds Dolby Atmos and expanded headphone libraries, plus Translation Check for real-world referencing. Their calibration technology is also available to consumers through the SoundID app, bringing pro-grade accuracy to everyday listening.