Applying calibration to Audient ORIA Mini (profile export)

How to export a SoundID Reference calibration profile for the Audient ORIA Mini Room Correction System (the Sonarworks DSP box).

In this article:

• ORIA Mini Room Correction System
• System and license requirements
• ORIA Mini Room Correction Add-on license registry & activation
• Profile export
  • Parametric file for manual import
• Switching between profiles and bypassing calibration
• Calibrated bass management with ORIA Mini
• Frequently asked questions
  • ORIA Mini doesn't show up in the ORIA Control app (not connected)
  • What's included in the calibration profile export?
  • How many calibration profiles can be stored?
  • How is ORIA Mini connected to my signal chain?
  • Does it support subwoofer setups and bass management?
  • Can a multichannel speaker profile be applied?
  • What are the latency and performance figures?
  • Can I quit SoundID Reference once the profile is applied?
  • Is there an EDU version available for the Add-on?
  • I already have a measurement microphone, can I buy ORIA Mini without the mic?
  • Can the ORIA Mini be controlled with an app?
  • "ORIA Mini Add-on License Required" dialog
  • "Preset can't be exported" dialog
  • Is it possible to unlink a device?

ORIA Mini Room Correction System

With the release of the ORIA Mini Room Correction Add-on, SoundID Reference introduces a new integration with Audient’s ORIA Mini. ORIA Mini is a monitor controller/DSP unit, used in your existing audio signal chain (added after your existing audio interface in the chain), featuring 1/4" TRS analog inputs and an SPDIF digital input.

The integration applies your SoundID Reference speaker calibration profiles directly to the ORIA Mini hardware DSP via the ORIA Control app, achieving near-zero latency audio playback with calibration. The device can be unplugged from the computer entirely, storing and switching between 4 calibration profiles and a bypass mode using a hardware button on the device. 

While ORIA Mini is a stereo-only device, using stereo-only calibration profiles, a dedicated functionality via the separate SUB output allows for calibrated bass management for stereo setups with a subwoofer. 

For this integration, a dedicated new Sonarworks MREF Measurement Microphone has been released. The new MREF microphone has the same measurement accuracy as other Sonarworks measurement microphones, and it is included in all ORIA Mini boxes.

Existing profiles can be used for export and there is no need to remeasure (proceed straight to export), remeasuring is only required when using calibrated bass management. Also, for 2.0 measurements without a subwoofer, the ORIA Mini does not need to be connected or selected.
 

System and license requirements

Audient hardware and software requirements

• ORIA Mini Room Correction System | with Measurement Microphone (ORIA hardware).

• ORIA Control software v1.3.3 (or later) installed; download here: Audient downloads.

• ORIA Mini Firmware v1.0.0 (or later) installed; download here: Audient downloads.

Note: If a firmware update fails, make sure the device is connected directly to your computer without a USB hub. While the included cable is USB-C to USB-C, you can use an alternative (e.g. USB-C to USB-A) as long as it supports USB 3.0 or later and is no longer than 2 meters.

SoundID Reference license and system requirements

• ORIA Mini Room Correction Add-on product license.

• SoundID Reference base product license (any "speaker" version):

  • For Speakers and Headphones: apply speaker profiles (stereo, with bass management).
  • For Multichannel: apply speaker profiles (stereo, with bass management).
• SoundID Reference v5.12.3.1 (or later) software; download here: SoundID Reference | Downloads.
• A compatible online computer:

  • macOS: 11 Big Sur, 12 Monterey, 13 Ventura, 14 Sonoma, 15 Sequoia, 26 Tahoe.

  • Windows: 10, 11.

  • Stable internet connection (offline use not supported).

Note: To use SoundID Reference with multiple ORIA Mini devices, a separate add-on license will be required for each device. The ORIA Mini device serial number is linked with the OMRC Add-on license in your Sonarworks Account during the first profile export instance. 

Note: A permanent SoundID Reference base license is required to use any add-on.

For existing SoundID Reference license owners, the OMRC Add-on is available in the Sonarworks Store separately. For new users, license bundle options with the add-on included are available; see the Pricing section here: ORIA Mini | Pricing.

ORIA Mini Room Correction Add-on license registry & activation

Once the correct software and firmware updates are installed, proceed to register and activate the needed license components. If you already have a SoundID Reference base license, then you will only need to add the ORIA Mini Room Correction Add-on license. Otherwise, register and activate both licenses:

1. Log in to your Sonarworks Account, or click on Sign up to create a new account.
2. Click on Register a new license, and add your license activation keys:
   • Register your SoundID Reference activation key.
   • Register your ORIA Mini Room Correction Add-on activation key.
3. Proceed to activate both licenses:
   • Navigate to the SoundID Reference license and click Activate on this device.
   • Navigate to the ORIA Mini Room Correction Add-on license and click Activate on this device.

Note: Both licenses (the SoundID Refernece base license and the ORIA Mini Add-on license) have to be registered in the same account. To move your licenses between accounts and resolve duplicate account issues, follow the instructions here: How to activate and manage a SoundID Reference license.

Profile export

The speaker profile can be exported via the SoundID Reference standalone app and imported directly to the Audient ORIA Control app. Profiles created with SoundID Reference will have the Sonarworks logo appearing next to the profile name. 

To export a profile, connect the ORIA Mini to the computer, launch the SoundID Reference standalone and Audient ORIA apps, and follow these steps:

1. Add new output in the SoundID Reference standalone app.
2. Click on the 'What do you want to do?', and select one of the dropdown menu options:
   • Speaker calibration
   • Load existing speaker profile.
   • Create a stereo profile.
3. Adjust your DSP settings (Target Mode, Listening Spot, Dry/Wet, etc.).
4. Click on Export preset to device > Audient ORIA Mini > Direct transfer to ORIA Control Software.
5. Open the ORIA Control app and select one of the options in the profile import prompt dialog:
   • Create a new profile.
   • Overwrite existing profile.
6. Wait until the 'Preset file exported successfully' pop-up appears, and click on Done.

The exported EQ curve for each channel will be locked and cannot be modified once the export has been transferred to the Audient ORIA Mini. 

Tip: If you haven't created a speaker profile before, follow this guide: Setting up with SoundID Reference on speakers. 

Note: The first transfer to ORIA Mini must be done via the Direct transfer to ORIA Control Software option, as the device serial number is linked with the add-on license in your Sonarworks Account during this step. Once done, the manual PEQ file export will also become available, as shown below: Parametric file for manual import.

Parametric file for manual import

The profile can also be exported as PEQ file in .bin format for manual import in the ORIA Control app:

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

Note: The PEQ export file is saved in the Sonarworks Projects/Exported Presets directory by default, but a custom location can be assigned when exporting the file:

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

Switching between profiles and bypassing calibration

Hardware

ORIA Mini can import and store 4 calibration profiles, which are added to the top of the SPEKAER PROFILES section on the left. The needed profile can be selected, and some DSP parameters can be adjusted here. The physical PROFILE button on ORIA Mini allows switching between the four stored on ORIA Mini, allowing quick access to the needed profile:

• Press the PROFILE button to cycle through the loaded profiles.
• Press and hold the PROFILE button for 3 seconds to enable/disable BYPASS the DSP - the button will flash when the DSP is bypassed. Cycle-through is still functional while in BYPASS.
• Press and hold the PROFILE button for 6 seconds to put ORIA Mini into STANDBY mode. Press the PROFILE button to exit the STANDBY mode.  

ORIA Remote iOS app

The same functionality can be controlled from the dedicated application, ORIA Remote. Available in the App Store. 

Calibrated bass management with ORIA Mini

ORIA Mini supports bass management for 2.0 stereo setups with a subwoofer, using its dedicated SUB output, and controlled by the ORIA app. This functionality is also supported by the SoundID Reference integration; follow these steps to set it up:

1. Connect the subwoofer to the dedicated SUB output on ORIA Mini.
2. Open the ORIA Control app and navigate to SPEAKER PROFILES > '+' (Save new profile).
3. Navigate to the ROOM > SETUP section, and adjust the CROSSOVER setting on both speakers:
   • Click on 'L' > SPEAKER SETUP > CROSSOVER > click ON, and set your preferred crossover point.
   • Click on 'R' > SPEAKER SETUP > CROSSOVER > click ON, and set your preferred crossover point.
4. Launch the SoundID Reference Measure app, and proceed to select the correct settings during the Hardware Setup stage:
   • Select your speaker configuration: 2.0 (Stereo).
   • What audio device are you using?: Audient ORIA Mini.
5. Proceed with the speaker measurements as guided by the app. The measurement process will take around 20-30 min to complete.
   • Note: If you're encountering any warnings or error messages, follow this guide: SoundID Reference speaker measurement troubleshooting guide.
6. Proceed to export the profile as shown above (Profile export), and select the 'Overwrite existing profile' option once prompted in the ORIA app (select the previously created profile from Step 2. above).

Note: To make any further crossover adjustments and retain the calibration accuracy, the setup will need to be remeasured following the same instructions again.

Frequently asked questions

ORIA Mini doesn't show up in the ORIA Control app (not connected)

If your ORIA Mini isn’t appearing in the ORIA Control app — or you’re seeing issues like failed firmware updates, failed profile exports, the "Unable to reach Audient ORIA" error during profile export, or no sound output — the most likely cause is that the device is powered but not actually connected for data transfer.

This can be misleading, since the front LEDs may still light up, indicating power even when the USB data link has failed. If you’re setting up for the first time, it may also be unclear how a successfully connected device appears in the app (see screenshot below).

Common causes and solutions

• Use the original USB cable. ORIA Mini requires a USB 3.0 (or later) connection. Some third-party cables will only supply power and don’t support data transfer.
• Avoid USB hubs and adapters. Many do not meet USB 3.0 specifications or may interrupt the connection.
• If your computer only has USB-A ports, use a USB-C to USB-A cable rated for USB 3.0 (avoid adapters). The USB 3.0 capability is usually marked with blue plastic inside the USB-A port/connector.
• Confirm your computer’s USB ports support USB 3.0 and reinstall USB drivers. On desktop PCs, especially, outdated or missing USB drivers can prevent proper detection (more common on older operating systems, such as Windows 10). 
• Install ORIA Control on your main drive. In rare cases, the device may not connect if the app is installed on a secondary or external drive. Reinstall it to the default system drive.

In case the steps listed above fail to resolve the issue, please contact Audient Support here.

What's included in the calibration profile export?

Here is a full list of the SoundID Reference DSP features that are included in the exported profile:

• Dry/Wet: adjustments available before export
• Target Mode: adjustments available before export
• Safe Headroom: adjustments available before export
• Listening Spot: ON/OFF and adjustments available before export
• Limit Controls: ON/OFF and adjustments available before export

How many calibration profiles can be stored?

The Profile button enables switching between the 4 favourite profiles stored on ORIA Mini (top 4 presets shown in the SPEAKER PRESETS section in the ORIA Control app) - tap the PROFILE button to cycle through the four top saved Profiles. 

How is ORIA Mini connected to my signal chain?

ORIA Mini is a monitor controller/DSP unit, used in your existing audio signal chain (added after your existing audio interface in the chain). It features 1/4" TRS analog inputs and an SPDIF digital input.

For connecting to the ORIA Control app, a USB-C is used, which powers the device too. ORIA Mini can also be unplugged from the computer (retaining a power source via USB-C). 

Does it support subwoofer setups and bass management?

Yes, ORIA Mini supports bass management for 2.0 stereo setups with a subwoofer, using its dedicated SUB output, and controlled by the ORIA app. This functionality is also supported by the SoundID Reference integration. 

Follow these steps to set it up: Calibrated bass management with ORIA Mini.

Can a multichannel speaker profile be applied?

No, the ORIA Mini supports stereo only (with or without calibration). However, the SUB output on ORIA Mini provides dedicated bass management functionality for 2.0 stereo setups with subwoofer. Learn more above: Calibrated bass management with ORIA Mini.

Note: A SoundID Reference for Multichannel license is also compatible with ORIA Mini (but limited to stereo profiles only).

What are the latency and performance figures?

Latency

• Analogue inputs: 0.38ms.
• Digital Inputs: 2.2ms.

EQ, crossover, and filter type

This integration utilizes a 16-band IIR filter, along with High Shelf and Low Shelf filters. Both the Left and Right channels have their own Crossover filters (High Pass/Low Pass IIR), which can be set between 30Hz and 500Hz. 

Sample rate

The ORIA Mini operates at 96kHz and uses sample rate conversion on the digital inputs; hence, the latency remains the same regardless of the sample rate used by the audio interface. 

Can I quit SoundID Reference once the profile is applied?

Once the calibration profiles are applied to ORIA Mini, the SoundID Reference standalone app system-wide calibration is disabled automatically. You can then quit the SoundID Reference standalone app to save CPU and launch it only when changes need to be exported or a license check is required: How to fully quit the standalone app?

Once you have exported your 4 favorite presets, and the preset layout is finalized in the ORIA Control app, the "Launch on startup" setting in the SoundID Reference standalone app > Preferences can also be disabled, ensuring SoundID Reference will no longer launch upon computer startup (launch it only when needed). 

Is there an EDU version available for the add-on?

No, student discounts are not available for the ORIA Mini Room Correction Add-on (not included in our Education program).

I already have a measurement microphone, can I buy ORIA Mini without the mic?

No, ORIA Mini is only sold as a complete package with the new Sonarworks MREF Measurement Microphone included, as a cost-effective new microphone design that maintains the same measurement accuracy, with each unit individually calibrated. 

The decision to bundle it in every box was made to keep the product line simple, support collaboration with our partners and resellers, and ensure it works for most user groups, including new segments like home Hi-Fi systems and venues. A version without the mic is not available.

Can the ORIA Mini be controlled with an app?

Yes, the ORIA Mini can be controlled from the dedicated iOS application, ORIA Remote. Available in the App Store. 

"ORIA Mini Add-on License Required" dialog

If you attempt to export a profile from SoundID Reference to ORIA Mini without the ORIA Mini Room Correction Add-on license registered and activated, you will be prompted to purchase or register the add-on key.

Review the system and license requirements above: System and license requirements.

"Preset can't be exported" dialog

If this message appears, then no SoundID Reference base license is activated on the computer. Make sure to register and activate your SoundID Reference license, along with your ORIA Mini Room Correction Add-on.

Review the system and license requirements above: System and license requirements.

Is it possible to unlink a device?

There may be a scenario in which the ORIA Mini Room Correction Add-on license needs to be connected to another ORIA Mini device, or the device needs to be linked to a different ORIA Mini Room Correction Add-on license. If this is the case, contact Sonarworks support by submitting a request at the bottom of this page to unlink the serial number from your ORIA Mini.