Exporting a calibration profile for Audient ORIA

How to export a SoundID Reference calibration profile for Audient ORIA interface integration.

In this article:

• License information and system requirements
• Measurement process
• Direct transfer to Audient ORIA application
• Parametric file for manual import
• Frequently asked questions
  • What's included in the profile export?
  • "Unable to reach Audient ORIA" error message in Measure app
  • “Unable to reach Audient ORIA” error in standalone app
  • “Profile import failed” error
  • “Preset export is already in progress” warning dialog
  • “Failed to find trim for speaker named LFE in metadata” warning dialog

License information and system requirements

The integration requires SoundID Reference license and Audient ORIA app. A new speaker measurement is needed as the profile will be exported directly to the Audient ORIA application. Based on your SoundID Reference license, you will be able to export the following speaker configurations:

• SoundID Reference for Speakers & Headphones - 2.0 stereo speaker setup
• SoundID Reference for Multichannel - 2.0 - 9.1.6 speaker setup

Note, that headphone calibration profile is not available for this integration.

The latest software can be downloaded from:

• SoundID Reference Download Center
• Audient ORIA download

System requirements:

• macOS 11 Big Sur, 12 Monterey, 13 Ventura, 14 Sonoma, 15 Sequoia, 26 Tahoe
• Windows 10, 11
• Stable internet connection (offline use not supported)

Measurement process

During the measurement process, we will need to allow the communication between SoundID Reference Measure and the Audient ORIA app, this will create a new preset where the calibration profile will be exported to.

1. Launch the SoundID Reference Measure and Audient ORIA apps
2. Proceed to the Hardware Setup stage in Measure, and select Audient ORIA
3. Click on OKAY in the ORIA app to confirm you're entering Measurement Mode
4. Click on Next in Measure and proceed with the speaker measurements as usual

The 5-stage measurement process will take around 20-30 min to complete, depending on the complexity of your setup configuration.

If you're having difficulties following the process, or if you're encountering any warnings, we recommend following this guide: Stereo speaker measurement troubleshooting guide

 

Note: If you encounter an issue during the measurement process refer to this support guide: “Unable to reach Audient ORIA” error in Measure app

Direct transfer to Audient ORIA application

Once the measurement stage is complete and the calibration profile has been created, export the profile from the SoundID Reference standalone app, and import it to the Audient ORIA app directly. The exported EQ curve for each channel will be locked and cannot be modified once the export has been transferred to the Audient ORIA.

Launch the SoundID Reference standalone and Audient ORIA apps, and follow these steps:

1. Load your profile in SoundID Reference
2. Navigate to the preset in Output Panel, and click on '…' > Export > Audient ORIA
3. Select the Direct transfer to Audient ORIA application option 
4. Select one of the options to approve profile import in the ORIA app:
   • Create a new profile.
   • Overwrite existing profile.
5. Wait until the File exported successfully pop-up appears, and click on Done

Note: If the ORIA app doesn't show an import prompt during step 4 above, quit the SoundID Reference app and the ORIA app, and install the latest ORIA software and firmware from Audient. Then open both apps again and export again. If there is still no prompt, use the Parametric file for manual import option instead.

Parametric file for manual import

The profile can also be exported as a parameter file in .bin format for manual import in the ORIA app. Follow these steps:

1. Load your profile in SoundID Reference
2. Navigate to the preset in Output Panel, and click on '…' > Export > Audient ORIA
3. Select the Parameter file for manual import option
4. Launch the Audient ORIA app and go to File > Import SoundID profile
5. Navigate to the exported .bin file, and click Open to import

Note: The .bin file is saved in the Sonarworks Projects/Exported Presets folder by default:

Macintosh HD/Users/your_username/Library/Application Support/Sonarworks/SoundID Reference/Sonarworks Projects/Exported Presets
C:\Users\your_username\AppData\Local\Sonarworks\SoundID Reference\Sonarworks Projects\Exported Presets

Frequently asked questions

What's included in the profile export?

The exported calibration profile will include the following information and DSP settings adjustments by default:

• Calibration profile
• Target Mode
• Dry/Wet
• Listening Spot
• Limit Controls
• Preset Name

The exported calibration profile will not include the following information (your target device may use its own processing solutions for these DSP features):

• Output Gain: the gain control will take place on the integration device.
• Filter Type: processing will take place on the integration device, using its own filter solution.
• Safe Headroom: the values are exported in the profile, but might be applied differently on different integration devices.

Note: Make sure that Calibration is Enabled before exporting the profile so that Calibration and all DSP settings are successfully included in the export.

"Unable to reach Audient ORIA" error message in Measure app

If you see an error titled “Unable to reach Audient ORIA” during the speaker measurements (in the Measure app), it means that SoundID Reference is unable to communicate with the Audient ORIA software in the integrated speaker measurement mode. Make sure that the interface is connected to the computer and the control software is up to date and running throughout the whole measurement process.

If the error persists, submit a support request below for assistance. You can also continue the measurement process within the standard measurement flow by clicking the “Cancel” button. This will allow you to create a calibration profile that can be exported to Audient ORIA, however, it will not include the relevant metadata for absolute channel gain values.

“Unable to reach Audient ORIA” error in standalone app

After completing the speaker measurements in the Measure app, the profile must be exported using the SoundID Reference standalone app. If the “Unable to reach Audient ORIA” error appears during the process, the SoundID Reference standalone app is unable to communicate with the Audient ORIA app. 

Make sure that the interface is connected to the computer and the control software is up to date and running. If the error persists, submit a support request for assistance, or use the Parametric file for manual import instead.

“Profile import failed” error

After completing the speaker measurements in the Measure app, the profile must be exported using the SoundID Reference standalone app. If the “Profile import failed” error appears during the process, either the user has declined the import prompt in the ORIA app (clicked on 'Cancel' in the IMPORT PROFILE prompt in the ORIA app) or if some other unknown issue has prevented the import from happening.

To solve the issue, make sure to open the ORIA control app and approve the import by clicking either 'Create a new profile' or 'Overwrite existing profile'. If the error persists, use the Parametric file for manual import option instead. If that also fails, please submit a support request below.

“Preset export is already in progress” warning dialog

Fully quit the SoundID Reference standalone app, relaunch it, and try exporting again. If the message still appears, restart the computer. If that doesn't help either, use the Parametric file for manual import option instead.

“Failed to find trim for speaker named LFE in metadata” warning dialog

This error message can take place with profiles that were measured before an ORIA software or firmware update. 

To resolve it, install the latest ORIA software and firmware from Audient; download here. Then measure your speakers again and export a new profile (profiles created before the update will keep failing).