Sonarworks Adds Six More Headphone Models To Calibration Software

July 14th, 2015 by Gabriel Lamorie

Sonarworks understands that headphones have physical limitations regarding the frequency response they can slather across our ears. Mixing, and referencing through headphones in particular are applications that sometimes fall short as a means of creating a balanced mix.

One example of the digitally calibrated profile (AFTER) vs. the original frequency response (BEFORE).

Their REFERENCE v3.1 plug-in attempts to correct these shortcomings with model-specific calibration. The headphones are tuned to a target frequency response, aiming for the sound of “flat speakers in a well-treated studio”. New headphone models available in v3.1 include:

AKG K271 MKII
Beyerdynamic DT770 250 Ohm
Focal Spirit Pro
KRK KNS 8400
Sennheiser HD25-II
Sennheiser HD800

The Sonarworks REFERENCE v3.1 plug-in is available now with 24 studio headphone models at $69 MSRP for a single license with individual headphone measurement service available at an intro price of $44 MSRP. Available for OSX and Windows, formats include AU, AAX, RTAS, and VST. Here are more details from Sonarworks:

Hi-end studio sound from your headphones

Headphone calibration is the process of measuring and adjusting the frequency response of headphones in order to precisely match flat sounding studio monitors in a well treated studio. Standard studio headphones are transformed into perfectly-engineered precision devices. By giving yourself the gift of accurate sound, you can mix and engineer with total confidence.

Abbey Road on the road

Not all of life happens in comfortable studios. Take your reference sound with you. Our digital solution delivers the accuracy you need, anywhere you are. Bring your headphones; bring your laptop. That’s it.

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