sound and listening
Ambisonics
A spatial audio technique for representing sound fields around a listener.
definition
Definition
Ambisonics is a spatial audio format that represents a sound field so it can be decoded for different speaker arrays or headphones.
soundsol context
soundsol treats ambisonics as one technical language within spatial listening, useful when it shapes how a work occupies a room or headphone field.
what it is not
It should not be used as a generic synonym for any immersive audio experience.
where it appears
Where Ambisonics appears
- spatial audio concerts
- dome environments
- VR and headphone works
- multichannel installations
questions this term answers
Questions about Ambisonics
What is ambisonics?
Ambisonics is a way to encode a three-dimensional sound field that can later be played through different speaker layouts or binaural headphone rendering.
Is ambisonics the same as surround sound?
No. Surround sound is usually channel-based, while ambisonics represents a sound field that can be decoded into different playback systems.
