Customs gets interested in packages, sometimes just at random. Don't worry they generally keep them a day or two at most and then send them on. You'll see green US Customs tape on it where they opened it and resealed it to let you know it was inspected.
 
Sucks to have a new toy slowed down, but it happens sometimes with international shipments.

It now looks like they released it 11 hr's ago and then released it again 8 hr's ago yet it appears to be still sitting in Newark, NJ.
 
The crazy thing is that according to the original shipment schedule this package would have been to me in 2 days! Undoubtedly one of the quickest shipments I would have ever received over that disstance. I still give Sonarworks a lot of credit on their shipping choice.

I just installed the trial and ran the calibration. I am very impressed with the thoroughness of the tests and especially the end result! It really cleaned up the low end. I'm sure it would be better using your reference mic. I will be purchasing the software/mic kit. Thank you for this product, and thanks to the OP for posting this thread!

My package arrived. Will try to start the process today!

I was amazed at how Easy/Quick it is to take the measurements. The software leads you through the entire process! This would have taken me half-a-day using my other correction software.
 
Very pleased with the results so far and have no reason to believe my opinion will change. The frequency correction curve closely resembles my other software yet somehow sounds smoother, less harsh.  Very Happy Camper here.
 
Thanks for posting this carl!
 
Kind regards,
Rick

Great news. Glad it finally arrived & it's up & running.

Received  my mic and trial software within two days to Norway.
Now lets see if I can get it working :-)

(I already have ARC2)

I'm net rested in hearing how you guys went with the actual mic and software after using the trial.

Also I haven't heard a single mention about the HD version and what is it that warrants such a high price.

mudgel
I'm net rested in hearing how you guys went with the actual mic and software after using the trial.

Also I haven't heard a single mention about the HD version and what is it that warrants such a high price.

Rudolfs explained it to me like this:

"Standard version offers about 2.5dB accuracy with 30 point measurement, 70 points or more in HD version increases this to 0.8db. HD version can also export correction files In open format readable by external DSP interfaces like miniDSP."

I'm still using & prefer the standard version (with the purchased mic) over ARC.
 
YMMV

Room Calibration Software Shootout - ARC 2 vs Reference 3 Pro Tools Expert-
http://www.pro-tools-expe...2/arc-2-vs-reference-3