sensiBel's Optical MEMS Microphone Pushes Ambisonics Recording to a New Level

A partnership between Norwegian sensing company sensiBel and acoustic pioneer mh acoustics is pushing the frontier of spatial audio capture. SensiBel's SBM100B optical MEMS microphone has been integrated into mh acoustics' newest em64d Eigenmike ambisonics microphone—one of the most sophisticated acoustic capture platforms available to professional recording engineers and researchers.

The collaboration matters because it pairs two distinct technological advances: sensiBel's optical MEMS sensing technology, which delivers performance and manufacturing advantages over traditional electret capsules, and mh acoustics' expertise in higher-order ambisonics—a spatial audio format that captures sound from all directions simultaneously, enabling immersive playback environments that standard stereo or surround formats cannot match.

Mh acoustics is a globally recognized pioneer in commercial higher-order ambisonics microphones, and the integration of sensiBel's SBM100B in the em64d represents a significant vote of confidence in optical MEMS technology's readiness for demanding professional applications. The fact that the product is already shipping—not just in development—underscores the maturity of sensiBel's technology.

For audio engineers, broadcast professionals, and acoustic researchers, the em64d with sensiBel's microphone offers improved audio quality that becomes especially apparent in complex acoustic environments: concert halls, immersive art installations, sports venues, and virtual reality content production.

The broader significance extends beyond this single product. The integration signals that optical MEMS microphone technology has reached a performance threshold that makes it viable for the most demanding acoustic applications, potentially accelerating its adoption across a range of professional and commercial audio products.

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