Your studio
in your
headphones
HEADPHONE LAB
beyerdynamic HEADPHONE LAB takes your DT studio headphones to the
next level and delivers the sound of a high-end studio.
A Free software plug-in for your digital audio workstation (DAW).
For better mixes - no matter where you produce!
Benefits at a glance
Professional studio setup, without an expensive, acoustically treated room. Free, easy to use, and ready to go - with no subscription required.
> Confident mix decisions based on a scientifically developed studio sound profile.
>Natural loudspeaker-style stereo imaging on headphones through crossfeed.
>Maximum sound accuaracy through individual FACTORY CALIBRATION.
>Optimum room simulation for realistic room acoustics.
>Compatible for any DAW (VST3, AU & AAX for Windows and macOS).
Mix like on monitors
Many producers work in acoustically challenging environments such as bedrooms, rented flats or inadequately treated home studios. A professional setup with studio monitors, subwoofers and optimised room acoustics is often expensive, space-consuming and not feasible everywhere.
beyerdynamic HEADPHONE LAB makes precise work possible nonetheless: the free plug-in transforms your beyerdynamic PRO headphones into a reliable tool for accurate mixing. It simulates the sonic characteristics of a high-end recording studio – without costly investments.
This gives you a professional, virtual studio environment in reference quality – directly through your beyerdynamic PRO headphones.
How does HEADPHONE LAB work?
New studio sound signature
THE BEYERDYNAMIC STUDIO TRAGET
To optimize spatial localization individually, HEADPHONE LAB offers an additional feature: Since differences in head shape and ear spacing influence how loudspeaker sound is perceived, these values can be entered manually in the plug‑in.
This compensates for time‑of‑arrival differences — resulting in a more realistic and precise loudspeaker representation.
Additionally, the loudspeaker position can be set to 40°, 60°, or 80° to adapt the spatial image to different listening scenarios. An optional room simulation expands the perceived room component continuously and creates a reliable reference space — with one clear goal: better mixes.
Optimise you sound
AS PRECISE AS IT GETS’
A golden sample exists for every headphone model as a defined reference. HEADPHONE LAB uses this model standard to precisely and consistently align your headphones with the studio sound profile.
For even greater accuracy, FACTORY CALIBRATION is available. It is based on the original production measurement data of your individual unit and compensates for even the finest material and manufacturing nuances.
HEADPHONE LAB
For better mixes - no matter where you produce!