Sennheiser Ambeo VR Mic

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Sennheiser Ambeo VR Mic

Sennheiser

Ambeo VR Mic

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 404871
Model: Ambeo VR Mic
Price: $1,622.50

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The Ambeo VR Mic is a seriously impressive piece of kit, perfect for VR content creators, sound designers, and anyone needing truly immersive audio. It’s a hefty investment, but the sound quality and 3D capture capabilities are unlike anything else on the market, allowing for incredible spatial realism.

Product Description

  • Sennheiser Ambeo VR Mic
  • 3D Condenser Recording and Video Microphone
  • Permanently polarised
  • With four matched KE 14 capsules
  • 360° Recording
  • AMBEO A-B Format Converter plug-in to convert the recorded signals from A-format to B-format
  • 4 Cardioid capsules
  • Frequency response: 20 - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 31 mV / Pa (-30 dBV) @ 1 kHz
  • Nominal impedance: 200 ohms
  • Max. SPL: 130 dB SPL
  • 4 x 48V phantom power necessary
  • Application software for Mac OSX and Windows available
  • Mac OS X from version 10.10
  • Windows from version 8.1
  • Din12M connection
  • Length: 215 mm
  • Diameter: 49 mm / 25 mm
  • Weight: 400 grams
  • Incl. swing mount
  • windscreen
  • 1.5 m adapter cable DIN12 male to DIN12 female and adapter cable DIN12 to 4x XLR3M

*Connector assignment:*

, Channel 1: Yellow XLR connector, Channel 2: Red XLR connector, Channel 3: Blue XLR connector, Channel 4: Green XLR connector

PROS
  • • KE 14 capsules deliver exceptional clarity and detail, a hallmark of Sennheiser's high-end mics.
  • • Ambeo A-B converter plug-in simplifies complex 3D audio workflows significantly.
  • • Robust build quality with a solid, reassuring heft, suggesting long-term durability.
  • • True 360° capture provides immersive audio experiences, exceeding typical stereo recording.
CONS
  • • High-end price point makes it inaccessible for casual or hobbyist recording setups.
  • • Requires significant processing power and expertise for optimal 3D audio manipulation.
  • • Large size and weight can be cumbersome for mobile or on-location recording.

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Key Features

Mic Type 3D Condenser Microphone
Polar Pattern Cardioid (4 capsules)
Frequency Range 20 - 20,000 Hz
Connector DIN12M (with XLR adapter)
Weight 400 grams

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Frequently Asked Questions

It automatically converts the raw A-format output into B-format, which is much easier to work with in standard spatial audio editing software.
While primarily designed for 3D, it *can* be used for stereo, but you'll need to process the individual capsule signals and it won't offer the same benefits as a dedicated stereo pair.
It demands 48V phantom power, which is standard on most professional audio interfaces and mixers, but ensure your equipment can provide it.

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