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14-day money back guarantee included if product is not activated
You can purchase from Gear4music with complete confidence and peace of mind. All of our digital products come with a 14-day money-back guarantee as standard.
If you decide you don't want your order, you can return it within 14 days of receiving it. Provided your product hasn't been activated in that time, you can exchange it for a different product, or get a refund.
We will only issue a new product or refund if the supplier confirms that your product has not been activated. At the same time, we will ask them to invalidate it so that it cannot be used in the future.
This does not affect your statutory rights.
For more information, please refer to our Returns and Refunds Information.
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered."
Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions.
Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
Key Features
The Sonarworks SoundID Reference for Speakers & Headphones is calibration software that lets you mix, monitor and master with precision for both studio headphones and studio monitors. Designed for audio engineers, producers, musicians, and sound designers, this powerful software works as both a standalone app and a DAW plugin. It delivers precise calibration for your gear, ensuring your mix sounds great whether it’s played on phones, laptops, or high-end speaker systems.
SoundID Reference compensates for imperfect room acoustics by measuring your speakers' frequency response and creating a custom calibration profile. This means even in less-than-ideal environments, you can trust that your sound is balanced and accurate. For headphones, simply apply one of the pre-made calibration profiles available for over 500 supported models, letting you achieve consistent sound in any setting.
Whether you’re collaborating remotely or working in different studios, SoundID Reference helps you and your team maintain the same reference sound. This not only improves accuracy but saves valuable time by reducing the guesswork, ensuring your mix will translate perfectly across different playback systems. Create professional-quality sound without worrying about distance, gear, or listening conditions.
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SoundID Reference compensates for room acoustics and speaker limitations, delivering a flat frequency response that ensures accuracy in your mixes. By measuring your room’s acoustics and applying calibration, it neutralises sound irregularities, so you can trust your results. For headphones, the software offers pre-made profiles for over 500 models, letting you get precise sound quickly and easily.
Whether you’re working in your DAW or need system-wide calibration, SoundID Reference integrates effortlessly. It runs as a plugin in all major DAWs, ensuring your calibration is active while you’re mixing. Alternatively, use it as a standalone app to ensure every sound output from your system is perfectly calibrated, giving you total control no matter how you work.
The Translation Check feature lets you simulate a wide range of playback environments, from car stereos to high-end sound systems. This helps you fine-tune your mixes to sound great on any device. With just a click, you can preview how your audio will perform in different scenarios, ensuring your work translates well for any listener.
With zero-latency processing options, SoundID Reference is perfect for live tracking and mixing. Choose between different filter modes to match your workflow, whether you need flexibility, phase accuracy, or no added latency. You can also adjust the target curve in real time, tailoring the sound to your specific needs for ultimate versatility and control.
