VR and 3D Sound with the Sennheiser AMBEO Microphone

This 4-capsule Ambisonics microphone is designed to capture immersive “spherical” audio for VR and surround applications.
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[@gabrialtome4478]

The asmr community are going to love this

[@tvgrey]

I want to use one as a drums overhead (which is shown in the video but without sound!). Is it possible to decode to B format with an outboard analog converter in real time? Thanks

[@antdx316]

No demo to download?

[@thelinthicums3295]

I saw what appeared to be an (awesome) human head-shaped microphone cover for the Ambeo. Wilson, where did you get that?

[@osmarresendizbello3446]

that's a Neumann KU 100 dummy head

[@evshrug]

That's the Neumann KU 100 dummy head (as someone else pointed out), which creates binaural recordings that have a great sense of directionality when you play back the recordings on headphones. What's different about AMBEO is that each direction is recorded separately, which gives some coordinate data that computers can use to create interactive binaural audio... aka, the recordings can be used with a VR or AR headset and the movements of your head will change the apparent position of the audio.

[@jasminerivers7446]

funny that they always talk up how good it sounds but never let us HEAR IT

[@hamitcampos4989]

So what recorders exactly can 1 use with these? Would either of the 2 F recorders from Zoom do? Or the 701D Tascam? Or are we at Sound Devices level with this?

[@Sheckywoo]

Well they're using a Zoom F8 in the video, so I would suspect that would be fine -- anything that allows you to digitally set gain to be the same across four channels -- and a preference to group the 4 channels to one knob twist -- I think there are options in this range starting as low as 500++ -- I use a Tascam HSP82

[@NetvoTV]

Can you build your own? Need cardioid and not omni head? Why?

[@ThisHandleIsInteresting]

Does it come with its own connector (like XLR or other wise)?

[@BandH]

Yes it does include its own cable/adapter:
In the Box:
Sennheiser AMBEO VR 3D Microphone
Rycote INV 7 Suspension mount
Split cable 4XLR
Wind Shield
Limited 2-Year Warranty
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[@nirvanhalwest218]

Is this better or h3 vr

[@BandH]

The Sennheiser AMBEO VR 3D Microphone is the best I have heard to date. But the Zoom H3-VR Handy Audio Recorder with Built-In Ambisonics Mic Array is quite excellent considering the cost:
Zoom H3-VR Handy Audio Recorder with Built-In Ambisonics Mic Array
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For Video, Audio, VR & AR Production
Ambisonics, Binaural & Stereo Modes
Export to 5.1 Surround via Computer
Ambisonics Array with Four Microphones
On-Board Ambisonics A-to-B Conversion
Up to 24-Bit / 96 kHz Resolution
Built-In Slate Function
3.5mm Output with Binaural Monitoring
Record to microSD Card or Stream via USB
Automatic Mic Position Detection
Sennheiser AMBEO VR 3D Microphone
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Ideal for Capturing Audio Used in VR
4 Matched KE 14 Cardioid Capsules
Tetrahedral Arrangement of Capsules
Captures Immersive "Spherical" Audio
Operates in Ambisonics Technique
Rugged & Portable for Various Locations
Includes A-B Format Converter Software
Operates in AU, AAX, VST & Standalone
Includes Cable, Mount & Wind Shield

[@mariapaulakikut4143]

The Zoom H3 VR won’t let you record at 192kHz 32 bit float Iike you can with the Sennheiser mic connected to a field recorder in which you can record at those settings