Sennheiser AMBEO VR Microphone

Get (VR) Audio, Matched To The Immersive, Three-Dimensional Quality Of Virtual Reality Video - The Sennheiser AMBEO VR Microphone

Isn’t it time that virtual reality (VR) audio matched the immersive, three-dimensional quality of virtual reality video? Enter Sennheiser’s AMBEO VR Mic, the new standard in 3D audio capture that takes VR audio production to a new, professional level. With the AMBEO VR Mic you are able to seamlessly record sound that captivates the listener and creates a highly emotional experience for them. The easy-to-use AMBEO VR Mic is an ambisonic microphone fitted with four matched KE 14 capsules in a tetrahedral arrangement. This special design allows you to capture the sound that surrounds you from a single point. As a result you get fully-spherical, 360 degree sound to match your VR video content. The elegantly-designed AMBEO VR Mic has been created specifically to cater to the needs of VR content creators. It was developed in cooperation with VR content producers and fine-tuned through the extensive VR Creators’ Program, comprised of participants from across the audio and VR communities. Through this program we were also able to develop a comprehensive product package that includes many well-conceived accessories, including the A-B encoder software that works as a plugin, which can be seamlessly embedded in your post-production process.

PRIMARY USE CASES /APPLICATIONS

• • Cinematic Virtual Reality
• • Capture of live action (as seen in traditional film)

OTHER USE CASES /APPLICATIONS

• • Livestreamed Virtual Reality Content
• • Livestreamed content, particularly for sports or current events
• • Audio capture for Virtual Reality Games and other interactive VR content

KEY FEATURES OF AMBEO VR MIC

• • Single-point microphone for Virtual Reality content
• • Four matched capsules in a tetrahedral cluster
• • Captures spherical, fully spatial audio in Ambisonics format
• • Pairs well with 360/VR video capture
• • Portable and rugged for various recording conditions
• • A to B format encoder included: VST and AAX (for Mac and Windows;
• A stand-alone version will be available at a later date)

BUNDLED SOFTWARE

• • Available as download from Sennheiser homepage
• • Free access to A-B format Converter (for use in post production) with the purchase of the VR Mic
• • The converter will come as a VST plugin for seamless integration into existing VR creation
• workflows
• • The plugin can correct the microphone’s physical positioning and rotate its direction
• • Different output standards (including YouTube 360 video) can be chosen
• • A to B format encoder included: VST, AAX, AU and stand-alone versions (for Mac and
• Windows)

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

• • AMBEO VR MIC
• • Rycote INV 7 Suspension mount
• • Split cable 4XLR
• • Wind shield

• Transducer Principle: Externally polarized condenser microphone

PICK-UP PATTERN

• 4x cardioid, in Ambisonics A-format arrangement
• (1: front-left-up [FLU],
• 2: front-right-down [FRD],
• 3: back-left-down [BLD],
• 4: back-right-up [BRU])

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Matrix Reference: Center of the capsule holder

MIXING TO B-FORMAT

• • W = FLU + FRD + BLD + BRU
• • X = FLU + FRD – BLD – BRU
• • Y = FLU – FRD + BLD – BRU
• • Z = FLU – FRD – BLD + BRU

• Sensitivity, free field, no load (1kHz): 31 mV/Pa (-30 dBV)
• Nominal Impedance: approx. 200 Ω
• Min. Terminating Impedance: 1000 Ω

EQUIVALENT NOISE LEVEL

• 18 dB-A as per IEC 61672-1 /
• 27 dB CCIR as per CCIR 468-3

• Max. Sound Pressure Level, for K = 1%: 130 dB(A) for 1 kHz
• Power Supply: 4x phantom powering (P48) as per IEC 61938 (48 ± 4 V), 2.2 mA each

Microphone Connector: 

• DIN12M, use enclosed adapter cable to convert to 4x XLR3M
• Polarity: Pin1 (GND), Pin2 (+), Pin3 (-)

• Dimensions: 215 x 49/25 mm (L x D)
• Weight: 400 g
• Operating Temperature: -10 °C to 55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F)
• Storage Temperature: -20 °C to 70 °C (-4 °F to 158 °F)
• Relative Humidity: Max 90% at 40 °C

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