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ambisonics
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ambisonics [ˌæmbɪˈsɒnɪks]
n
(Electronics) (functioning as singular) the technique of reproducing and transmitting surround sound See surround sound


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A British-invented system, Ambisonic technology records a 360 degree sound field using a "single point" microphone with four capsules that is then "UHJ-encoded" to provide a two-channel stereo signal, so that it is compatible with all standard playback equipment, but can be decoded back to four-channel surround with the appropriate equipment.
 
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