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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 60 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
Important: 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 | 60 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.
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Key Features
The Sonarworks SoundID Reference Virtual Monitoring Add-on is an expansion for Sonarworks SoundID which provides you with incredibly accurate studio monitor and consumer device simulation. Perfect for audio engineers and mixers who need reliable mix translation when using headphones, this add-on offers precise spatial simulations of studio monitors, so you can experience the authentic sound of near, mid, and far-field speakers directly through your headphones. With over 500 supported headphone models, you can be sure that most professional studio-grade headphones are modelled. The Translation Check feature ensures your mix will sound great on various consumer devices like cars, smartphones, and TVs. Whether using it as a plugin or systemwide, Virtual Monitoring gives you a consistent mixing experience across all your audio content.
Product Ref: 314799
SoundID Reference Virtual Monitoring add-on transforms your headphones into realistic studio monitors. Using calibrated simulations, you’ll hear the same flat reference sound as you would in a professional studio. Perfect for mixing on the go or in non-traditional spaces, it’s ideal for anyone seeking consistency in their sound.
Translation Check lets you preview your mix on various consumer devices, such as cars, TVs, and laptops. These simulations help ensure your audio translates well outside the studio, allowing you to make adjustments that lead to mixes that sound great everywhere.
Use the Virtual Monitoring Add-on across all audio on your computer, not just in DAWs. With both plugin and systemwide functionality, you can apply it to any content. The intuitive virtual studio environment provides visual cues to aid in device-specific monitoring, making it easy to navigate and use.
This add-on works seamlessly with more than 500 different headphone models, delivering high-quality sound without the typical “inside your head” feel. It’s calibrated to provide reliable audio no matter which headphones you’re using, ensuring mixes translate with accuracy and clarity.
"A much needed new standard on headphone calibration and compatibility" - Rafa Sardina - 18-time Grammy & Latin Grammy Winner - Producer/Engineer/Mixer (Celine Dion, Madonna, Frank Sinatra, The Rolling Stones)
"Speaker calibration made easy for anyone" - Maria Elisa Ayerbe - Grammy Award-Winning Engineer/Producer (Mary J Blige, Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony, JLo)
"You guys came down to Capitol and we tuned one of our rooms and ran the software. All of us were really impressed." - Steve Genewick - Three-time Grammy Nominated Recording/Mixing Engineer (Bob Dylan, Elton John, Willie Nelson, Sting, Michael Jackson)
