

When producing music, it is very important that your audio output system is calibrated. The Average calibration corrects the EQ and phase imperfections in a much more broader manner but still with amazing results.Īre there any members currently using Sonarworks? And if so I would like to hear your opinion and tips.Sonarworks Reference 3 Headphones Calibration is a collection of plugins that can be deployed directly to your DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) of choice in order to calibrate your favorite headphones. The individual process corrects both the left and right channels of the headphones precisely. The sonic differences between the Average and Individual calibration files are very noticeable. From this measurement Sonarworks produce an individual calibration file unique to your favorite set of headphones to use in the headphone plug-in. To get that extra 20% out of Reference 3's Headphone Calibration Plug-in magic you will need to venture into Sonarworks "Individual Calibration" services by either purchasing a set of headphones from the Sonarworks store (includes an individual calibration file unique to that exact set of headphones) or by sending them your own personal set of headphones by mail for them to measure. The Average Calibration file only takes you 80% of the way there. Sonarworks measures popular brands and models of headphones and correct the EQ imperfections resulting in a flat, phase corrected headphone monitor experience. If you have a set of headphones on the Sonarworks list of supported headphones for Average Calibrations then you can get the plug-in, load the average calibration file and you are ready to go. "Average Calibration" is the most affordable entry into the Sonarworks headphone calibration plug-in workflow. Average Calibration and Individual Calibration. For those that are not familiar with Sonarwork's Individual Calibration allow me to explain that Sonarworks offers 2 levels of calibration. My headphones are Seinheiser HD800 and Focal Spirit Pro. I currently use Sonarworks' Headphone Calibration Plugin with "Individual Calibration" for tracking and mixing and am very pleased with the results.
