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Head-to-head · Room Correction Software

Neumann MA 1 vs Audiolense

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Neumann MA 1 #3 in Room Correction Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Neumann
Audiolense #8 in Room Correction Software 7.7/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Audiolense

Neumann MA 1 leads on 0 checks, Audiolense on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNeumann MA 1 · 9.0/10

Neumann MA 1 scores higher on our rubric for room correction software: 9.0 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Audiolense offers convolution correction; Neumann MA 1 doesn't. On supported operating systems, Neumann MA 1 gives you Cross_platform where Audiolense offers Windows.

Neumann MA 1 is the better fit for neumann monitor owners and immersive studios. Audiolense is the better fit for advanced Windows multichannel convolution users.

  • Neumann MA 1 fits best

    Neumann monitor owners and immersive studios

  • Audiolense fits best

    Advanced Windows multichannel convolution users

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Side by side

Feature Neumann MA 1 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Audiolense 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.7
Ranking #3 in Room Correction Software #8 in Room Correction Software
Best for Neumann monitor owners and immersive studios Advanced Windows multichannel convolution users
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — €120 one-time
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS Windows
Support Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Neumann MA 1 3/4 · Audiolense 3/4
Room measurement tools ✓ ✓
Automatic room EQ ✓ ✓
Convolution correction — ✓ (best)
Hardware calibration ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum channels 2 channels Not checked yet
Supported operating systems Cross_platform Windows
Correction scope Immersive Immersive
Our review
Pros
  • Guided measurements with an individually calibrated MA 1 microphone
  • Automatic room-specific correction, alignment and bass management
  • Supports stereo plus surround and immersive layouts via extension
  • True time-domain correction with configurable digital crossovers
  • Supports multichannel, multi-speaker and Atmos layouts up to 9.1.6
  • Integrates with JRiver, Roon, Audirvana, OpenDRC and ASIO tools
Cons
  • Designed for compatible Neumann monitors and networked subwoofers
  • The measurement-microphone package is paid; multichannel work adds an extension
  • Desktop-only software supports Windows and macOS
  • Windows-only desktop deployment limits cross-platform use
  • There is no free plan; every edition is paid
  • Support is centered on documentation
Our verdict

Neumann MA 1 combines room-correction software with an individually calibrated measurement microphone for Neumann KH studio monitors. It guides users through room-acoustic measurements, analyzes the room, calculates a room-specific target…

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Audiolense is Windows desktop software from Juice Hifi for measuring loudspeakers with a microphone and generating frequency-correction, time-domain-correction and crossover filters. It serves listeners and system designers working with…

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  1. Neumann MA 1Room Correction Software 9.0Paid
  2. AudiolenseRoom Correction Software 7.7Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Neumann MA 1 — where it wins

    • Guided measurements with an individually calibrated MA 1 microphone
    • Automatic room-specific correction, alignment and bass management
    • Supports stereo plus surround and immersive layouts via extension

    Where it doesn't

    • Designed for compatible Neumann monitors and networked subwoofers
    • The measurement-microphone package is paid; multichannel work adds an extension
    • Desktop-only software supports Windows and macOS

  • Audiolense — where it wins

    • True time-domain correction with configurable digital crossovers
    • Supports multichannel, multi-speaker and Atmos layouts up to 9.1.6
    • Integrates with JRiver, Roon, Audirvana, OpenDRC and ASIO tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only desktop deployment limits cross-platform use
    • There is no free plan; every edition is paid
    • Support is centered on documentation

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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