Intro to 360° Ambisonics B-format Mixing

Oct 10, 2017 | 51,544 Views

Ambisonics B-format is the most popular format for mixing audio for 360 videos and VR. This quick intro will get you familiar with the format and the tools for mixing in Ambisonics:

The B360 Ambisonics Encoder for converting and panning Ambisonics
The Nx Ambisonics component of the Nx Virtual Mix Room plugin for monitoring Ambisonics on headphones

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