Sennheiser AMBEO VR Mic Ambisonic Microphone

The Sennheiser AMBEO VR Mic is a tetrahedral Ambisonics condenser microphone with four cardioid capsules for 3D and VR audio capture. Record A-format Ambisonics on set, then convert to B-format with the included plugin for spherical mixes and interactive playback. Four channels of P48 phantom and a DIN12 breakout cover field recorders and multi-channel interfaces.

Features

• Four cardioid capsules in Ambisonics A-format geometry
• Includes A-B format converter plugin (VST/AAX)
• DIN12M output with 4x XLR-3 breakout cable
• 31 mV/Pa sensitivity; 18 dB(A) self-noise
• Rycote INV-7 suspension and foam windshield included

Specifications

• Transducer: Pre-polarized condenser
• Polar pattern: 4x cardioid (Ambisonics A-format: FLU, FRD, BLD, BRU)
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 31 mV/Pa (-30 dBV) at 1 kHz
• Nominal impedance: approx. 200
• Equivalent noise: 18 dB(A); 27 dB CCIR
• Max SPL: 130 dB(A) at 1 kHz (THD = 1%)
• Power: 4x P48 phantom (48 V 4 V), 3.5 mA each
• Connection: DIN12M; adapter to 4x XLR-3M
• Dimensions: Length 215 mm (8.46″); diameter 49 mm / 25 mm (1.93″ / 0.98″)

In the Box

• AMBEO VR Mic
• Balanced split cable (4x XLR-3)
• Extension cable 1.5 m (DIN12F to DIN12M)
• Rycote INV-7 suspension mount
• Foam windshield
• A-B format converter plugin (VST/AAX)