Ambisonic is a sonic format that instead of being multi-channel, like stereo or 5.1, is 360 surrounding. In ambisonics, the hearing experience can be described as 3D, placing sounds not just in front of you, but all around your body. Ambisonics are being used mainly to mirror other similar formats, like VR. To records sound in an ambisonic format you need a special type of microphone that contain multiple diaphragms, pointing to all directions. Some binaural microphones can also record 360 sounds. This type of microphones are defined by two prosthetic ears that are use to mimic the way humans listen, the purpose of these microphones is to record sound such as how humans hear them. (Picture below displays Neumann KU 100, binaural dummy head)

The format of ambisonics is going to change the way we record and play back sounds. Everyday the technology becomes more accessible and sound practitioners are using them in creative processes. An idea that occurred to me of a creative use of ambisonics, is DJ mixing but with 360 surrounding sound. The listener will experience the mixing changes in different hearing locations, giving the opportunity for the listener to interact with the music in a greater depth.