Dante Via vs SoundID Reference
Dante Via
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| Figure | Dante Via | SoundID Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · Audio Enhancement Software | 7.9 (#9) | 7.8 (#13) |
| Founded | 2006 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia | Riga, Latvia |
| Purpose | Dante Via routes audio between applications, devices connected to a computer, and the Dante network. | SoundID Reference calibrates headphones and speakers to provide an accurate studio reference sound for mixing. |
| Trial | Dante Via offers a 30-day free trial started by downloading and installing the software. | The fully functional trial lasts 21 days, requires no credit card, and is available for Mac and Windows. |
Plans
SoundID Reference
- SoundID Reference for Headphones€99, paid once
- Virtual Monitoring€129, paid once
- SoundID Reference for Speakers & Headphones€249, paid once
- Virtual Monitoring PRO€299, paid once
- SoundID Reference for Multichannel€499, paid once
In their own words
SoundID Reference
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