“If you are chilling, mixing or just critically listening in a perfect rectangular room with high ceilings, SoundID Reference is the cherry on top. But if you are like me, working in a "hostile" acoustic environment like a small attic room with sloped ceilings and tight constraints, SoundID isn't just an upgrade—it's survival gear for your audio.
My situation was acoustically nightmare-level. My room is under a roof, meaning sloped ceilings, and I have zero flexibility with layout—my desk is forced against one wall, and my listening position in bed is shoved right against the back wall. Before correction, I wasn't listening to my speakers; I was listening to the chaos of my room.
The problems were massive. I had a monstrous room mode around 60Hz that created a one-note bass boom, completely masking detail. Simultaneously, due to desk reflections (SBIR), I had a "Grand Canyon" dip in the low-mids (100-300Hz), making vocals sound thin, distant, and hollow.
SoundID Reference was an absolute game-changer because physical acoustic treatment to fix a +20dB bass peak just wasn't feasible in my small space. The software acted like a laser surgeon. It precisely decapitated that 60Hz boom, tightening up the low end instantly, and incredibly, it managed to inject warmth and body back into that hollow midrange without distorting my speakers.
The biggest miracle, however, was my secondary listening position on my bed against the back wall. Acoustically, this spot was unusable—just a wall of undefined mud. The measurement showed a terrifying +30dB bass shelf back there. SoundID tamed this beast completely, transforming an unusable corner into a perfectly balanced "cinema spot" for watching movies.
The ability to have distinct, accurate profiles for my "focus" position at the desk and a "chill" position on the bed means my one awkward attic room now functions like two great-sounding spaces. If you have a difficult room geometry, do not hesitate. This software is ESSENTIAL.”
“Very pleased with my Sound ID reference system. The setup was simple and straightforward with the provided mic and makes a night and day difference, especially in the low end. I’m excited to see how the flat response and the modeled responses help improve my mixes.”
“I use this software for both speakers and headphones in my studio and the calibration really changes things. I can now be sure that my equipment performs to the best of its possibilities and it's calibrated for my room.”
“Brilliant solution for everyone. I'm really enjoying both recording and mixing and it builds up my condolences in mastering.
Just give it a try, you'll love it!”
“SoundID Reference is an excellent tool that truly enhances the mixing and mastering process. By providing accurate room and headphone calibration, it allows engineers and producers to listen with greater confidence and objectivity. The software opens up new perspectives on the mix, helping to reveal details that might otherwise be masked by room acoustics or monitoring limitations. This results in more reliable decisions, better balance across frequency ranges, and mixes that translate consistently to different playback systems. In short, SoundID Reference is a powerful ally for anyone who wants to achieve clarity, precision, and depth in their audio work.”
