Aural ID (Genelec) refines HRTF monitoring for headphones with its version 2.1

Version 2.1 of Genelec Aural ID, a solution that allows you to mix with fidelity in headphones without compromising spatial positioning, depth or tonal balance, presents a significant range of workflow improvements and a renewed user interface.

Among the main novelties of Aural ID there is a renewed structure of file management, with Aural ID profiles organized into one dedicated folder and user settings stored separately in a Setups folder. This approach improves clarity and control, allowing users to manage their HRTF personal profiles and specific session settings.

The user interface has also been redefined with Output EQ and envelope control directly accessible from the main interface, allowing you to switch between different configurations more quickly. Likewise, the settings pages have been enhanced with clear confirmations of workflows, ensuring that changes are intentional and saved securely in the setup only when they are approved. Flexibility and precision are also reinforced with bypass Enhanced bass envelope and output EQ sections.

The support for monitoring of the head and settings pages for virtual monitoring channels have been significantly refined to offer a more intuitive and simple configuration process: Aural ID 2.1 tracks head movement using a independent program, through a camera connected to the system as in previous versions, but now with improved controls. The tools for personal calibration of the virtual azimuth and elevation positions of the monitors, and the subjective sound color They are also easier to use, increasing the accuracy of personal monitoring.

Regarding the performance, Genelec's solution promises to provide a more efficient HRTF profile loading and improved audio processing. The real-time system alerts They have also been updated with an audio buffer status indicator on the main screen, giving users information on processing conditions.

Furthermore, the visual clarity and measurement accuracy have been improved, including output level meter scale and the introduction of signal level indicators directly within the virtual monitor icons. Other small improvements such as automatic window resizing and updated conventions for channel naming They contribute to a cleaner and more coherent interface.

Available for purchase with an annual subscription or with a perpetual license, Siamäk Naguian, CEO of Genelec, qualifies Aural ID as “unique”, given that it allows audio professionals "Truly trust every detail of your mix in headphones, whether working in stereo or with complex immersive audio experiences. "With the new 2.1 update, we have created an even more simplified workflow, allowing engineers, producers and audio content creators to work in both mobile and studio production environments with complete confidence," he emphasizes.