B-format (microphones)

A recording format virtually based on three orthogonally-oriented figure 8 microphones (X, Y, Z) and one omnidirectional microphone (W). By combining these signals a variety of directional characteristics can be obtained. Most B-format microphones are designed with cardioid microphones. See Sound Field Microphone.

Audio Production

Immersive/object-based audio recording techniques

Audio formats have developed over time. Starting with narrow bandwidth mono, moving on to various versions of two-channel stereo and finally to full-band, multi-channel immersive audio. The sound is reproduced in many ways, ranging from personal headphones to multi-channel systems in cinemas or other big venues. Immersive audio can be described as a group of recording- and reproduction formats that involve more than a basic two-channel stereo

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