How to export a SoundID Reference calibration profile for Grace Design m908 integration.
In this article:
Profile export availability and requirements
With the SoundID Reference 5.12.1.14 update (download here), an integration with Grace Design m908 has been released. Learn more here SoundID Reference - Integrations. You can now export speaker calibration calibration profiles and import them utilizing the Grace Design WebUI.
Note: The integration supports Stereo and Multichannel speaker profile export, headphone profiles are not supported.
System requirements
- macOS 11 Big Sur, 12 Monterey, 13 Ventura, 14 Sonoma
- Windows 10, 11
- Stable internet connection (offline use not supported)
SoundID Reference export options and license requirements
- Stereo speaker profiles - SoundID Reference for Speakers and Headphones license required
- Stereo and Multichannel speaker profiles - SoundID Reference for Multichannel license required
Grace Design hardware and software requirements
For this integration a Grace Design m908 is required, as well as access to Grace Design WebUI software.
Exporting a calibration profile
With the speaker calibration profile saved and ready to go, proceed as follows:
- Launch SoundID Reference standalone app
- Load your calibration profile (create an output preset)
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Adjust the preset DSP settings (Target Curve, Listening Spot, Dry/Wet, etc.) - these settings adjustments will also be included in the profile export.
Note: Make sure Calibration is Enabled before exporting - Navigate to your preset in the left sidebar and click on '⋯' (the three-dot menu) > Export
- Select your export target device, and proceed with the export instructions in the app
Note: For exact details on what's included in the profile export, see the What's included in the profile export? section below.
By default, the exported calibration profile (a .bin file) will be saved in the following directory:
- Windows:
AppData\Local\Sonarworks\SoundID Reference\Sonarworks Projects\Exported Presets
- macOS:
/Library/Application Support/Sonarworks/Sonarworks Projects/Exported Presets
Importing the calibration profile via Grace Design WebUI
Follow the below steps to successfully import the calibration on the Grace Design M908 Monitor Controller. Once applied, the CR/Speaker section in the setup view will display parametric equalizer coefficients and delay compensation values for each channel.
Before you begin, make sure the m908 is set correctly:
- Access the setup sections of your devices' WebUI. The instructions are available in the user manual of the m908, which is found here, section 8.1.2.
- Click Edit and select “Sonarworks” from the left side of the setup view
- Ensure there are no “Errors that need resolution” by disabling Bass Management, RoomEQ, Input Sync Delay, and Speaker Delays and measure your speakers.
- Click on Import in the Sonarworks section of WebUI > select the profile > click Upload.
- Apply the imported profile by clicking Apply changes to current CR System. In the Monitor Control section you can toggle between RoomEQ On/Off.
What's included in the profile export?
The exported calibration profile will include the following information and DSP settings adjustments by default:
- Calibration
- 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.
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