Keep a useful baseline.
Record the original system and the conditions of the test. Give the installation a meaningful starting point.
For car-audio & soundproofing workshops
Good work
deserves to be
understood.
For car-audio and soundproofing workshops that want more than a good first impression. Compare the sound before and after, document the installation and show customers what changed.
Early access · Help shape the platform around real workshop life.
YOUR WORKSHOP. YOUR CUSTOMER HANDOFF.
Make the care visible.
A clear story of the work your customer would otherwise never see.
FOR AUDIO INSTALLERSFOR SOUNDPROOFING SPECIALISTSFOR INDEPENDENTS & NETWORKS
For speaker & audio-system installers
Listen to the difference.
Measure it too.
You know your reference tracks. They help you judge the character of a system. But listening before and after an installation does not leave a clear record of what changed.
Start with your phone and a repeatable before-and-after measurement. Compare the captured sound profile, review changes across frequency bands and use that evidence alongside your ears to guide the next decision.
See the before-and-after workflow ↓BEFORE & AFTERSame seat. Same setup.
Same seat. Same setup.
A clearer comparison.
Before installationAfter installation
See where the recorded sound differs, rather than relying on memory alone.
Compare under consistent conditions. A louder or flatter trace alone does not establish better sound.Review the result.
Repeat the test consistently. Use the comparison to inform further checks and listening before calling the job finished.
Show more than new hardware.
Bring installation photos and relevant measurement comparisons together in a customer-friendly record.
An easier way to start measuring
Start with your phone.
Go further with a measurement microphone.
You don’t have to start with a rack of equipment. Use your phone to begin recording and comparing sound, then step up your measurement setup as your work demands more.
The phone you already have.
Try before-and-after comparisons on your own installation. Follow the same procedure, keep the phone in the same position and save a record you can revisit.
Phone microphones are built for everyday recording and speech. Their frequency range, processing and sensitivity vary. Treat these results within the limits of your device.
Explore Personal · Free ↗A specialist mic. Still your phone.
Connect a compatible USB‑C measurement microphone to your phone for broader frequency coverage and a more consistent measurement setup.
Choose a microphone designed for acoustic measurement across the range you need. Compatibility, calibration and the test method still matter; a USB‑C connector alone is not a measurement specification.
See the measurement workflow ↗Supported devices, microphones and measurement methods will be confirmed during early-access onboarding. No specialist hardware purchase is required simply to apply.
One workspace. Across your devices.
Built around your workshop.
Designed for Android and iOS.
Measure, document and review your installations. Two views of the same workspace, designed for your choice of phone.
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SOUNDPROOFING MEASUREMENTDrARTEX EV GreenMercedes-Benz S-Class · Cabin centre · After installation
TAKING A READING
−23.4dBFS
A-weighted digital level · Uncalibrated
Captured 00:12Input Phone microphone
Live frequency bands
LowMidHigh
Repeat the same test conditions to compare before and after treatment.
Finish & review
Ⅱ Pause reading
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AcousticDrive
SPEAKER INSTALLATIONAlpine R-Series
Alpine R-Series
front speakers
Mercedes-Benz S-Class · Front-stage upgrade
Ready to reviewOverviewPhotosResults
Your work, organised.
Speaker installationRecorded ✓
Mounting & connectionsRecorded ✓
Audio-system comparisonCompare ↗
Speaker installation evidenceView all
Door preparation
Speaker mounting
Preview customer report ↗
Platform availability is confirmed during early access.
A method, not just a meter
One track is a starting point.
A repeatable test takes you further.
Set the reference
Choose a suitable test signal or repeatable audio segment. Record the source, playback settings, microphone and listening position.
Measure before
Capture and save the original system under documented conditions. Note the existing installation and settings.
Install. Repeat. Review.
Repeat the same method after the work. Record any settings changed, compare the results and use your listening judgement.
Explain the difference
Share the relevant comparison with the installation record. Make clear what was tested and what the result supports.
Better evidence starts with consistent conditions.
Use the same input equipment, microphone position, signal and comparable playback conditions. Document EQ, DSP and gain changes. Uncalibrated readings remain relative digital measurements, not calibrated sound-pressure levels.
A sound-profile comparison supports your judgement. It is not an automatic diagnosis, a distortion or phase test, or a certification of sound quality.
The invisible value of a careful install
Customers see a speaker.
You see the whole system.
You consider the mounting, the door, the treatment and the listening experience. AcousticDrive helps you bring customers into that thinking, without asking you to become a writer, designer or full-time administrator.
Before it goes back together.
Capture the arrival condition, preparation, treatment and finished installation. Keep the important details with the job.
Understanding you can use.
Learn the acoustic principles behind your decisions. Develop a repeatable method for testing and explaining results.
Your work. Your name.
A thoughtful installation record that puts your workshop's reputation first.
INSTALLATION REPORT
Prepared by Northline Car Audio · With AcousticDrive
Northline Car Audio
Mercedes-Benz S-Class · Front-stage installation
What we worked on
Front-door treatment, speaker mounting and reassembly.
What your record includesSelected installation details, workshop notes and aftercare.
Before application
Mounting detail
Your installation details, selected measurements and aftercare, together in one report.
Prepared by Northline Car Audio · With AcousticDrive
More than a folder of photos
Leave them with
something meaningful.
A clear record of what was installed, why it matters and how to care for it. Selected photos and relevant measurements, presented in language a customer can follow.
Explore early access ↗Keep developing your ear. And your understanding.
Craft grows
with knowledge.
Education belongs beside the work, not buried in a manual. Build confidence in acoustics, measurement and explaining what makes an installation worthwhile.
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The door is part of the sound systemProposed learning topic · Installation fundamentals
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Good measurement starts before you press recordProposed learning topic · Method & context
An assistant that understands the job
Say what you’re planning.
Start with a clear job.
Dictate the customer, vehicle and work you have in mind. AcousticDrive helps organise your brief into a job, suggests useful evidence and asks about the details that need confirming.
From the first plan to the final handoff, spend less time typing and more time on the installation.
AI assistance in Workshop and Workshop ProYOUR JOB BRIEF
“Daniel’s Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Front component speakers, two layers of door treatment, photos before reassembly, and before-and-after measurements.”
A DRAFT FOR YOU TO REVIEW
Front-stage installation
- Confirm customer and vehicle
- Choose the speaker and treatment materials
- Prepare the installation photo checklist
- Select a suitable measurement procedure
Two details to confirm
You review the plan. The assistant does not invent what was installed or measured.Which speaker model and which two treatment materials?
For window-film installers
Show the film.
Record the difference.
Your film, your workmanship and your readings deserve a clear record. Bring installation photos, external-meter readings and customer handoffs into one organised workflow.
Every window. Every detail.
Record the film brand, product and shade by window. Keep arrival-condition photos, preparation and finished-work evidence together with the job.
Your meter. Your evidence.
Enter before-and-after readings and attach a photo of the meter display. Keep the instrument, units and window position with each result.
More than a darker window.
Bring film details, selected readings, installation photos, aftercare and warranty information into a professional workshop-branded handoff.
Designed around external window-film measurement equipment.
Keep visible-light transmission (VLT), UV and infrared readings with the job where supported by your instrument. Your phone captures the record and meter-display photos.
Instrument wavelength ranges and the glass-and-film combination matter. Infrared-meter readings are not the same as total solar energy rejection (TSER). Manufacturer specifications and workshop measurements will remain distinct.
Register your tinting workshop ↗Tell us about your workshop and the tools you use.
Less duplicate entry. More time for the work.
Works with the tools you use.
Connect your installation workflow with your accounting, calendar and customer communication tools.
ACCOUNTINGXero
Turn jobs into draft invoices, or prepare jobs from invoice details.
ACCOUNTINGQuickBooks Online
Connect customer and invoice information with your workshop jobs.
CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONWhatsApp Business
Share selected progress updates and customer handoffs.
SCHEDULINGGoogle Calendar
Keep scheduled jobs alongside your appointments.
SCHEDULINGMicrosoft 365
Coordinate workshop appointments with your team’s calendar.
Another tool?
Tell us what your workshop uses and what you would like connected.
Connect your tools ↗Some integrations are enabled on request. Contact us to connect your workshop’s tools. Third-party subscriptions and provider fees may apply. Product names and logos belong to their respective owners; their use does not imply endorsement.
Start personal. Grow professional.
A plan for the work you do.
Early-access rates for participating workshops. Priced per location, with your team included.
Personal
Free
For non-commercial personal use
Measure your own installation. Learn what changed.
- Personal projects, photos and notes
- Before-and-after measurements
- Comparisons and personal exports
- Essential measurement guidance
No AI or commercial workshop tools.
Register your interest ↗Workshop
Standard priceUS$99 / monthUS$990 / year
EARLY ACCESSUS$39/ month
Per location · billed monthly
Organise the job. Show the work. Hand over confidence.
- Customer, vehicle and job records
- Installation photo timelines
- Workshop-branded handoffs
- Acoustic measurements & learning
- AI job preparation & report drafts
- Evidence-informed installation guidance
- Standard support
Workshop Pro
Standard priceUS$199 / monthUS$1,990 / year
EARLY ACCESSUS$79/ month
Per location · billed monthly
Connect your tools. Reduce the administration.
- Everything in Workshop
- Accounting & communication integrations
- Reusable job packages & templates
- Advanced AI workflows & higher usage
- Aftercare & follow-up workflows
- Team review & business reporting
- Job-specific guidance from comparable installations
- Priority support
Corporate
Let’s talk
An offer built around your organisation
One platform across your locations.
- Organisation & branch structures
- Central standards, local identities
- Scoped roles & consolidated reporting
- Shared training & templates
- Tailored integrations & onboarding
- Agreed support & usage
Prices in USD. Applicable taxes may be added. Planned standard prices reflect the full plan feature set. Available workflows, AI and storage allowances will be confirmed before you subscribe. Third-party provider fees are separate.
EARLY ACCESS
Apply for early access ↗30 days to try it in your workshop.
Your trial starts when you’re onboarded, not when you apply. Guided initial setup included. No card required. No automatic charge at the end.
Choose a paid plan if it fits. Your early-access rate is protected for your first 12 paid months. Renewal pricing will be confirmed before you subscribe.Want us to help set it up?
Optional assisted setup for packages, templates, supported connections and your team’s first job. Scope agreed before we begin.
US$149Once per location
The specialist difference
Not just a number.
A result you understand.
Start with a fair test.
Understand the microphone, placement and operating conditions that make a comparison meaningful.
Keep the context.
Explain what was tested, how it was measured and what the result can actually support.
Make it understandable.
Connect the installation evidence and relevant measurements without promising what the test cannot prove.
We are developing installation guidance informed by aggregated outcomes across participating workshops, with methods, measurement conditions and evidence strength kept in context. You retain ownership of your installation records. Available guidance and data-use terms will be confirmed during onboarding.
Independent by design
Your workshop.
Your reputation.
AcousticDrive is an independent platform for car-audio and soundproofing workshops. Its purpose is simple: help professionals document their work, develop their expertise and communicate value clearly.
Your workshop leads the customer relationship. Your name, your installation evidence and your expertise stay at the centre of the experience.
Build the next chapter with us
Early access, with a practical purpose.
Start with your work.
Share what you install and which everyday tasks you would most like help with.
Understand what is ready.
Before you join, we will discuss available capabilities, setup requirements and participation terms.
Bring real feedback.
Help identify what makes documenting, explaining and managing installations easier.
Who is early access for?
Car-audio and soundproofing workshops interested in better job documentation, customer handoffs and practical acoustic expertise.
Is AcousticDrive for independent workshops?
Yes. Independent workshops and multi-location businesses can express interest. You do not need to join a franchise or change your workshop’s identity.
Do I need to be an acoustics expert?
No. The aim is to make learning approachable. Your installation experience is a starting point, not an exam to pass before expressing interest.
How does the 30-day early-access trial work?
Your trial begins when you are onboarded and access is activated. Guided initial setup is included. No card is required and there is no automatic charge at the end. You choose a paid plan if you want to continue.
What happens after I apply?
Your application expresses interest. We will review workshop fit and contact you to discuss next steps. Acceptance and response times are not guaranteed.
EARLY ACCESS
Help shape a better way
to run your installations.
We’re inviting car-audio and soundproofing workshops to explore AcousticDrive and share practical feedback from the work they do every day.
Apply for early access ↗30 days from onboarding. No card required. No automatic charge.