Sonarworks SoundID Reference Virtual Monitoring PRO – Your Studio Sound Anywhere

The SoundID Reference Virtual Monitoring PRO takes headphone mixing to a whole new level of realism by recreating the precise acoustic character of your studio—or any trusted listening space—on your headphones. With the included USB binaural in-ear measurement microphone and guided calibration process, you can carry your reference environment with you and mix anywhere with full confidence. Available at Soundium.

Key Features

• Personalised room and speaker simulation: Capture your actual stereo speaker setup and room acoustics with a USB binaural in-ear mic, then reproduce that exact sound on over-ear headphones.
• Includes measurement microphone + software licence: The PRO package bundles the SoundID USB binaural microphone plus the Virtual Monitoring license for Windows and macOS.
• Supports any over-ear headphones: After calibration, your headphones become your studio monitors—no special hardware required for playback.
• System-wide and plugin deployment: Load your calibrated profiles either via a DAW plug-in (AU, VST2/3, AAX) or system-wide application for every audio session.
• Translation check & environment simulation: Recreate other listening environments like cars, TVs, smartphones or client studios for mix translation and remote collaboration.
• Wide sample-rate support and low latency: Designed to support playback from 44.1 kHz up to 196 kHz with near-zero added latency in plugin mode and under ~20 ms system-wide latency.

Customer Benefits

With Virtual Monitoring PRO, you get the consistency of your main studio’s sonic reference no matter where you are—travel, late-night sessions, client visits or remote collaboration. Mix with the same level of accuracy you hear at your home base, knowing what you’re working on will translate. No compromise, even when you’re away. It’s ideal for professionals, mobile producers and creators who demand precision. Available at Soundium.

Quick Specs

• Software licence: SoundID Reference for Headphones + Virtual Monitoring PRO features
• Measurement hardware: USB binaural in-ear measurement microphone (included)
• Supported headphones: Any over-ear model (calibration recommended)
• Environment capture: Stereo speaker system (2.0), no sub-only systems
• Playback sample rates supported: From 44.1 kHz up to 196 kHz
• Latency: Near-zero in plugin mode, under ~20 ms system-wide

What’s in the Box

• SoundID Reference Virtual Monitoring PRO licence key
• USB binaural in-ear measurement microphone
• Download link and activation instructions for software

Use Cases / Ideal For

Ideal for mobile producers, mix engineers working between studios, content creators who travel, streaming and broadcast talent, and anyone who wants to carry their studio reference with them. Also excellent for remote collaboration—let your client’s room become your reference space.

Compatibility

Compatible with macOS and Windows. Works as a system-wide calibration app or DAW plug-in (AU, VST/AAX). Requires an audio interface with separate speaker and headphone outputs during measurement. Requires access to the stereo speaker system and your own over-ear headphones for calibration.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• True-to-life studio monitoring on headphones by replicating your actual space
• Includes measurement mic and full licence—no hidden hardware needed
• Wide compatibility and deployment options (plug-in + system-wide), great for travel and remote work

⚠️ Cons:

• Requires a dedicated measurement session with speaker system and headphones—setup needed
• Licence + hardware bundle may be costlier than basic calibration software

Sonarworks SoundID Reference Virtual Monitoring PRO gives you the power to take your studio’s trusted sound with you, calibrate new environments instantly, and ensure your mixes translate—anywhere. Available at Soundium.