dearVR Ambi Micro – 3D Audio Tool

What’s good fam! Welcome back to the lab.

Yo, listen up—we need to talk about a serious headache in the studio world: Immersive Audio. If you’ve ever tried to mix for VR, AR, or 360° video, you know the struggle is real. You’ve got raw Ambisonics recordings sounding messy, format incompatibilities causing phase issues, and you’re trying to mix a 3D world on stereo headphones without a clue how it’s actually going to translate on YouTube or Facebook. It kills the creative vibe and leaves you guessing.

Well, stop stressing. I found the fix that’s going to clean up that workflow instantly.

Why dearVR Ambi Micro is a Game-Changer for Your Mix & Workflow

This isn’t just another utility plugin; it’s a total workflow saver if you’re stepping into the spatial audio game. Developed by the legends at Dear Reality (and utilizing that pristine Sennheiser tech under the hood), this joint lets you mix, monitor, and render Ambisonics tracks without needing a PhD in acoustics.

Here is why this plugin slaps for your post-production and game audio sessions:

• Total Control Over the Soundfield: Whether you’re working with A-format or B-format (AmbiX up to 3rd order), this tool lets you input generic recordings and shift the sound field using YAW, PITCH, and ROLL controls. It makes moving the audio perspective smooth as butter.
• The Sennheiser AMBEO Hookup: If you own the AMBEO VR Mic, this is essential. It offers optimized A-to-B conversion that matches the mic perfectly. You can even fix mic positioning issues (like if you recorded upside down) with a single click.
• Real-World Monitoring: This is the killer feature. You can preview exactly how your mix will sound on specific platforms. It has binaural rendering engines for YouTube VR and Facebook360. No more nasty surprises when you upload your content.
• Next-Level Immersion: Powered by the dearVR CORE engine, the externalization is top-tier. It doesn’t sound like the audio is stuck inside your head; it feels like it’s actually in the room with you.

Tech Specs (Keep it Light)

This plugin is light on the CPU but heavy on features. Here’s what you need to run it:

• Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX (We love that AAX support for the Pro Tools heads).
• System: Mac OS X 10.9+ (Intel & M1 via Rosetta 2) or Windows 7 through 11.
• Quality: Supports sample rates all the way up to 192 kHz. High-res audio ready.
• Inputs: Handles generic A-format, Sennheiser AMBEO A-format, and B-format AmbiX (FOA, SOA, TOA).

The Verdict

Look, spatial audio is the future of content creation. If you want to future-proof your skills and stop wrestling with confusing formats, dearVR AMBI MICRO is a must-have in your folder. It’s free, it’s pro-grade, and it solves the biggest problem in VR mixing: confidence in what you’re hearing.

Download it, strap on your headphones, and start immersing your listeners.

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dearVR AMBI MICRO v1.10.0  ( 64 MB )