{"product_id":"ambisonic-microphone-four-capsule-360-vr","title":"Ambisonic Microphone – Four-Capsule 360° VR Mic, A-Format","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"toc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn this page:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#who\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#features\"\u003eFeatures in detail\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#compatibility\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#guide\"\u003eRecording audio for 360° and VR video\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#setup\"\u003eSetup and use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#care\"\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shipping\"\u003eShipping, returns and warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"overview\"\u003eAMBEO VR ambisonic microphone: overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eambisonic microphone\u003c\/strong\u003e (Sennheiser AMBEO VR Mic) records immersive spatial sound with four KE14 capsules in a tetrahedral array.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt captures A-format from a single point for VR content; 20 Hz–20 kHz, 130 dB(A) max SPL, 31 mV\/Pa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt connects via DIN12M to 4 × XLR3M and needs 4 × P48 phantom power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"who\"\u003eWho the ambeo vr ambisonic microphone is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVR filmmakers, sound designers and 360° producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVR filmmakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound designers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentary crews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearchers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"features\"\u003eFeatures in detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour capsules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTetrahedral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA-format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpatial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e130 dB(A)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax SPL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eP48\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhantom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eXLR breakout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro recorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"compatibility\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with 4-channel recorders providing P48 phantom power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"guide\"\u003eRecording audio for 360° and VR video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpatial audio completes immersion.\u003c\/strong\u003e In VR, viewers turn their heads, so sound should come from the right direction. Ambisonic microphones record a full sphere of sound that VR players rotate together with the picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-format vs B-format.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ambisonic capsules record A-format, which is converted to B-format for editing and playback; some recorders decode on board, others need software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e place the microphone directly above or below the camera, aligned with its front, to keep sound and picture in sync.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"setup\"\u003eSetup and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the XLR breakout to a 4-channel recorder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnable P48.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlign with the camera front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"care\"\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it clean and dry, store it away from direct sunlight and heat, and inspect it for wear before use. Wipe with a soft, dry microfibre cloth; do not use solvents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz–20kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax SPL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130dB(A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 × cardioid (A-format)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN12M to 4 × XLR3M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31mV\/Pa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 × P48 phantom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-channel recorders with P48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"shipping\"\u003eShipping, returns and warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on orders worldwide. Orders are prepared and dispatched within 1–3 business days and typically arrive within 4–8 business days in total, with tracking sent by email. Customs or public holidays can occasionally add a few days, and some items ship directly from our supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReturns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have 14 days from delivery to return the product for a refund, for any reason. It must be new, unused and in its original packaging with all accessories and documents. Contact us at metanexusxr@gmail.com with your order number to start the return. Consumables such as face cushions, foam pads or batteries showing wear cannot be refunded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeadsets and original accessories bought from our store are covered by a 2-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects. If anything goes wrong, email us your order number and a short description or photo and we will handle the claim with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 × P48 phantom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a genuine product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a genuine Sennheiser product, designed for the devices listed under compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat recorder do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 4-channel recorder with phantom power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it A-format?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, convertible to B-format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping is free worldwide. Orders are dispatched within 1–3 business days and usually arrive within 4–8 business days in total, with tracking by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I return it if it is not right for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, within 14 days of delivery, as long as it is new, unused and in its original packaging. Email metanexusxr@gmail.com with your order number to start a return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it covered by a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a 2-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects on products bought from our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vr-accessories\"\u003eVR and 360° accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vr-glasses\"\u003eVR headsets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sennheiser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60965114839374,"sku":"XON-392","price":1550.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/0263\/2526\/files\/sennheiser-ambeo-vr-microfono-ambisonico.jpg?v=1790445727","url":"https:\/\/metanexusxr.com\/products\/ambisonic-microphone-four-capsule-360-vr","provider":"Metanexus XR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}