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The Ambi-Alice, a First Order Ambisonic DIY Microphone

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  • Опубліковано 12 сер 2024
  • This is the video build portion of an Instructable on how to build an ambisonic microphone. It is sonically world class. There is a brief section on recording with a ZoomF6 with it and how to encode and decode in Reaper.
    A new tool from Sound Sleuth!
    The Instructable is here: www.instructables.com/Ambi-Al...
    00:00 Intro
    01:50 The Mic Housing
    04:11 All The Parts
    04:32 Build It
    11:49 Setup for Recording (ZoomF6)
    13:15 Encoding and Decoding with Reaper
    19:39 Wrap Up and Use

КОМЕНТАРІ • 62

  • @soundarkstudios
    @soundarkstudios Рік тому +3

    Simply genius! Many thanks for sharing this Jules and for all the effort putting it together

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  Рік тому +1

      Thank you!

    • @soundarkstudios
      @soundarkstudios Рік тому

      @@SoundSleuth most welcome. Looking forward to hearing about the higher order Ambisonic kickstarter. Please keep us posted

  • @nilsrp
    @nilsrp 5 місяців тому +1

    This video is a game changer for me! Brilliant instructions you have made here. I learned about ambisonics back in 1987 when I went to a sound engineering school in Oslo, Norway. My teacher had a Calrec Soundfield microphone that we got to play around with a little and he said it cost around $4500. I always wanted to buy one but never could see the worth of spending that much money just for playing around with ambisonics. I went into the live sound business after school and there was never any demand for ambisonics in my work. My interest for ambisonics never died though and now you have shown me the perfect way for not having any excuse left for not getting into ambisonic recording. Thank you so much for this video. I am definitely subscribing to this channel.

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  5 місяців тому

      Thank you!

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  5 місяців тому

      Thank you again. It is comments like this that make my day. I really wanted one of these and to make it possible for other people to build one as well. This project was a real win for me and I am glad you like it.

  • @NonBinary_Star
    @NonBinary_Star 2 роки тому +2

    OMG! How does this not have 100k views!?
    Phenomenal material my friend!

  • @EsaiiTaylor
    @EsaiiTaylor 3 роки тому +2

    I'm so stoked to try this build! I haven't been this excited in years.

    • @dj4mc
      @dj4mc 3 роки тому +1

      Let us know how it goes! I wanted one for a long time.

  • @bob_halford
    @bob_halford Рік тому +3

    Well done! You deserve so much more response here! Thank you for all this!

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  Рік тому

      Thank you. It is kind of a niche thing but, it keeps growing, ;-)

  • @newtronix
    @newtronix 2 роки тому +1

    Making it looks the easiest bit! That reaper workflow is major!

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  2 роки тому +1

      Yea. That was kinda the hard part lol. Now I’m all over it. I LOVE reaper

  • @MartinBrunswick
    @MartinBrunswick 2 роки тому +3

    I just spent an hour devouring your mic build videos. Really cool stuff. I want to get into building mics and I know how to solder, but I don't know much about circuit boards and building electronics. Any tips on ways/places to learn the basics?

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  2 роки тому

      I am just starting some basics stuff. First one will be soldering. I find as a skill, a lot of people dont know this. You are ahead of the curve for that!. For the basics and analog stuff (and free) I recommend the Navy Electricity and Electronics Training Series: www.compatt.com/Tutorials/NEETS/NEETS.html

  • @CarlGeers
    @CarlGeers Рік тому +1

    LOL... I wish I had seen this before buying the Sennheiser Ambeo. I would have been able to build the mic and buy a 3d printer and have some extra gas money to drive me to recording sites. Fantastic!

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  Рік тому

      That was kind of my motivation to build this. A decent price point for a really good microphone. The AmbiAlice is one of the quieter first order mics out there.

    • @CarlGeers
      @CarlGeers Рік тому +1

      @@SoundSleuth how does it compare to the Sennheiser Ambeo? Also, the frequency response seems to be lacking in the low end. Is there another capsule that can give 20-20 response?

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  Рік тому

      @@CarlGeers it is not lacking in the low end. I’ve recorded orchestras, choirs semi trucks and other assorted things with it. I can’t compare directly to the Ambeo as I don’t have access to one.

  • @darylmorning
    @darylmorning 10 місяців тому +1

    D'oh. I had to stop and figure out what the Intro's background song was as it sounded so familiar.🤔 Then I realized it was Vaughan William's "Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis" and it was off of Peter Wier's "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World". After that mystery was solved I could continue.😂

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  10 місяців тому +2

      I recorded that with a UNT music student. With microphones I built 😉

  • @DonQuixotinho
    @DonQuixotinho 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this. Very well put together instructable. I would love to build this, but unfortunately field recorders with 4 and 8 preamps (maybe for a 2nd order mic, which you mentioned in a comment here) are quite expensive. I was also wondering, if it wouldn’t be necessary to calibrate the capsules and maybe also the preamps.

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  2 роки тому +1

      The entire mic has a calibration file in the instructable I agree on the recorder pricing! I’m using a ZoomF6 and when in Ambisonic “A”mode all four channels are gain locked.

  • @live-vr3606
    @live-vr3606 Рік тому +1

    정말 고맙쏘!!!!!!!!!

  • @kriista
    @kriista Місяць тому +1

    Is the STL/STEP file for the capsule holder from Build #2 available online anywhere? I'd like to make one of these but don't need (or want) the suspension ball holder.

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  Місяць тому

      @@kriista I believe all files are there

    • @kriista
      @kriista Місяць тому +1

      @@SoundSleuth Quick response! Hmm, had a look but only see the GoPro and StickMount versions. I mean the "not ready for primetime" one that Tom B. designed shown at 0:38 in the video.

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  Місяць тому +1

      @@kriista email me @ ryckebusch@gmail.com. I will track it down

  • @vinniemauro2799
    @vinniemauro2799 3 роки тому +1

    This is really cool. I already started printing the capsules housing. Thank you for this project! Can you please tell me for which drone model are the rubber things? Just to be sure about purchasing the right ones.

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  3 роки тому +1

      There is a link to Amazon in the instructable.

    • @vinniemauro2799
      @vinniemauro2799 3 роки тому

      @@SoundSleuth Unfortunately I already read a couple times the instructables, but I can't find any link for the rubber things.

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  3 роки тому +3

      @@vinniemauro2799 Sorry Sir! It wasn't and now is. Thank you! www.amazon.com/HONBAY-Vibration-Rubber-Fright-Controller/dp/B073LPTHCL

    • @vinniemauro2799
      @vinniemauro2799 3 роки тому +2

      @@SoundSleuth You're the best, thank you! I'll keep you updated with the project :)

  • @ovi.1000
    @ovi.1000 2 роки тому

    This it seems to me an awesome project.
    If I'd have an 4 track recorder, I'd definitely try to build it.
    The only concern is about the capsules JLI-2590A as I see into specs the frequency range is 20-10K Hz.
    I'd like to have something that goes up to 20K Hz.
    Isn't 10K Hz a bit limiting?
    Do you have a second recommendation for a higher specs capsules?

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  2 роки тому +1

      The specs on the 2590 is to 20Khz www.dropbox.com/s/3e7v5vcjwt57j68/TSB2590.pdf?dl=0

  • @StormBurnX
    @StormBurnX 3 роки тому

    Was the voiceover audio recorded on an ambisonic mic? There's a lot of weird stereo glitching and I'm curious what's causing that. Love the build though!

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  3 роки тому

      No I used a pair of my true condenser builds. There were two spots of plosives on the recording that was cross edited. I.e. left right swaps. Just didn’t quite feel like redoing it 😉

    • @StormBurnX
      @StormBurnX 3 роки тому

      @@SoundSleuth Interesting! The first segment is fine, the segment after that (starting around 1:51) is when I noticed the change, almost like the mics are slightly out of sync, or perhaps a different gate/level on them. Recording in stereo can always be a bit funky :)

  • @NMTCG
    @NMTCG 7 місяців тому

    amazing! isn't the ground connected?

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  7 місяців тому +1

      The capsule shells are floating but overall ground is maintained

    • @NMTCG
      @NMTCG 7 місяців тому

      thank you! is there a reason why not to connect the ground of the capsule ? @@SoundSleuth

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  7 місяців тому +1

      Yes, see the accompanying Instructable It explains it.

  • @S7T3422
    @S7T3422 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so mush masha allah keep that woking I shot the shiriiiiif

  • @ge2719
    @ge2719 2 роки тому

    For the price this is definitely interesting. though i'm curious how this compares to something like the rode nt-fs1? would it require more expensive capsule to compare to such an expensive mic, or is the rode just overpriced?

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  2 роки тому +1

      This is really good mic for far less in cost. The Capsule I am using has a high S/N ratio so low self noise. I have not had a chance to do a side by side test. Works well in both nature recording and for Orchestra/Choir

    • @ge2719
      @ge2719 2 роки тому +1

      @@SoundSleuth cool, will have to see about making it my next little project then.

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  2 роки тому +1

      @@ge2719 You will not regret it.

    • @ge2719
      @ge2719 2 роки тому +1

      @@SoundSleuth ordered all the parts. just got the mic capsules so thought i'd start 3d printing the shell. Using filament printing. any idea of whether the parts needs supports and if they print best in the the orientation defaults?

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  2 роки тому

      @@ge2719 I ordered mine from shapeways. Usually the slicer puts in supports based on dimensions and material. So, I’m not sure what is best.

  • @lucbelanger4951
    @lucbelanger4951 Рік тому

    Hello, are the files for 3D printer available?

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  Рік тому

      Yes they are in the Instructable, and here: www.dropbox.com/s/s6r9w1ee9kigvea/Files%20for%20Instructable.zip?dl=0

  • @qirenjingjie
    @qirenjingjie Рік тому +1

    你好,能买到你的麦克风吗?

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  Рік тому

      I am not selling these at this time. You will have to build one. 抱歉,我不卖这些。 你必须建立自己的。

    • @qirenjingjie
      @qirenjingjie Рік тому

      @@SoundSleuth 您好,我可以把你的视频推荐到中国观众吗?

  • @filiperossi43
    @filiperossi43 2 роки тому +1

    Would you sell?

    • @SoundSleuth
      @SoundSleuth  2 роки тому +6

      I’m not setup to do this. However I am working on a higher order one that will have a Kickstarter with it

    • @coreycrawford9461
      @coreycrawford9461 2 роки тому +2

      @@SoundSleuth curious how the higher order project is coming along. Was going to do this build but would rather wait if a 2nd order or higher is in the works!

    • @connorcarbon
      @connorcarbon 2 роки тому +2

      @@coreycrawford9461 I echo this sentiment! Please update us @Sound Sleuth

    • @carlosnager4170
      @carlosnager4170 Рік тому +1

      Also interested in the 2 order ambisonics. Thank you for the video