Sonarworks Reference Studio Edition 4 is a practical and very useful tool that removes unwanted coloration from headphones or studio monitors and corrects the frequency response. It can either be integrated into your own DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) as a plug-in or installed as a system-wide app that calibrates the computer's output signals. The supplied microphone is used for use with speakers. Together with the software, room measurements and corrections are made for an improved monitor frequency response. With no latency and an intuitive user interface, the Reference 4 Studio Edition with Micro is ideal for those who do not want to do without a clean and linear frequency response of the headphones.
If you have a Sonarworks Calibration Microphone geht´s here to the Standard Reference 4 Studio Edition, which is available as download or boxed version. Note: The software can only be used with compatible headphones in the list below!
AIAIAI
AKG
Audeze
Audio-Technica
beats
Beyerdynamic
blue
Bose
Direct Sound
focal
Fostex
grado
JBL
CRC
koss
marshal
Oppo
Philips
pioneer
PreSonus
SHURE
Samson
Sennheiser
scull candy
Sony
SuperLux
SuperLux HD 681
V-Moda
V-Moda Crossfade II WirelessV-Moda
Crossfade M-100Yamaha
I have a small home-studio with Genelecs 8040 and produce electronic music.
First reaction was: how is this possible? This frequency response measurements must be wrong! Dips and peaks up to 10dBs in the low end and about 5dBs in the top end. So I measured everything multiple times...
After four days of using it and comparing my mixes in other systems I realised the measurements and calibration applied were spot on! Bravo Sonarworks!
It cannot replace basic acoustic treatment in your studio (which I recommend as a first step), but I am confident it will improve the listening situation of any room considerably.
I am using the systemwide calibration app on permanently, re tuning my ears.
Ok, I used to be scheptical about these things. But the fact is that Sonarworks in conjunciton with their "calibrated" measurement was spot on on all the problems I already knew were there with incredible precision and the correction was incredibly precise (at least for most mixing environments).
I've raised a few suggestion with the sonarworks devs and their response was quick and communication was 5*. Watch out for the next update version as it's going to bring incredible features!
Final note on the UX. this is super easy to use AND the callibration process is as easy as ABC, due to the fact they used sound and the Sonarworks' DSP algorithms to guide you through all the measurements the software needs to take. No need for complex measurements and calculations of how many measurements you need to take and how far apart.
If someone is starting their studio, They need a mic, an interface, speakers and Sonarworks
Excellent product with a clear and concise setup/ installation process. Once installed, the difference this has made is night and day, highly recommended for professional and home studio set ups.
Great efficient service. Package tracked all the way to delivery. Great product at the most competitive price in the market. Sonarworks definitely helped get my studio giving me a flat frequency response with the software - amazing !!!! Anyone who has a treated room and is serious about music production should buy this product from dv247 (as long as price stays the same of course )