Getting Started

Welcome to Sounn Room Correction. This guide will walk you through downloading, installing, and setting up your first measurement.

Download Sounn Quick Start Guide

System Requirements

Sounn is built exclusively for macOS and optimized for Apple Silicon.

Requirement	Minimum	Recommended
Operating System	macOS 12.0 (Monterey)	macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
Processor	Apple Silicon or Intel	Apple Silicon M1 Pro or better
RAM	4 GB	8 GB or more
Storage	100 MB	500 MB
Display	1280 x 800	1440 x 900 or higher

Apple Silicon Optimized

Sounn is built as a universal binary with native Apple Silicon support. M1, M2, and M3 Macs will see significantly better performance for filter generation and real-time processing.

Installation

Download Sounn

Download the latest version from our website. Sounn is a universal binary that works on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

Install the App

Open the DMG file and drag Sounn to your Applications folder. Eject the disk image when done.

Connect Your Microphone

Plug in your measurement microphone. We recommend the miniDSP UMIK-1 or UMIK-2 for accurate measurements.

Configure Audio Devices

Open Sounn, go to Settings, and select your input (microphone) and output (speakers) devices.

macOS Finder showing Sounn app being dragged to Applications folder

Drag Sounn to your Applications folder to install

First Launch

When you first open Sounn, you'll be greeted by the onboarding wizard.

The welcome screen introduces you to Sounn's core capabilities. Click Get Started to continue.

Audio Device Setup

Before taking measurements, configure your audio devices properly.

Configuring Input Device (Microphone)

Click the gear icon in the top-right to open Settings
Navigate to the Devices section
Click the dropdown under "Input Device"
Select your measurement microphone
Click Start Monitoring to verify signal detection
Speak or clap—the level meter should respond

Configuring Output Device (Speakers)

Click the dropdown under "Output Device"
Select your audio interface or speaker connection
Use the Test Tone feature to verify playback
Available test frequencies: 100Hz, 1kHz, 10kHz

Volume Warning

Before playing test tones, set your speaker volume to a moderate level to avoid hearing damage or speaker damage.

Settings panel showing input and output device selection

Configure your audio devices in Settings > Devices

Recommended Measurement Microphones

For accurate room measurements, use a calibrated omnidirectional measurement microphone.

miniDSP UMIK-1

USB measurement microphone with individual calibration file. Great value for home users.

~$99

miniDSP UMIK-2

Higher quality USB microphone with better noise floor. Recommended for professional use.

~$199

Dayton Audio EMM-6

XLR measurement microphone. Requires audio interface. Individual calibration available.

~$79

Earthworks M23/M30

High-end professional measurement microphones. Reference-grade accuracy.

$599+

Calibration Files

Always import your microphone's calibration file for the most accurate measurements. See our calibration guide for instructions.

Next Steps

Now that you're set up, you're ready to take your first measurement.