ab Transcoder
Designed with a plug-and-play mentality: It simply WORKS!
Transcode from any Ambisonics A-FORMAT (types I and II), or B-FORMAT (FUMA, AMBIX) signals
Transcode to either AMBIX or FUMA (B-FORMAT)
Quickly control the orientation of the Microphone
Constant and automatic Troubleshooting algorithm keeps your signal flowing
Compatible with all major DAWs*
Comes in AAX | AU | VST3
Compatible with MacOS (M1 and Intel) | Windows 10+
The simplest way to go from A to B.
‘ab Transcoder’ is a very small tool that will help you convert Ambisonics audio files from one format to another.
Whether you recorded your audio with a SoundField, Ambeo, Zoom, or any other 1st Order A-FORMAT microphone, this plugin simplifies the need to install several different plugins from different manufacturers - anything goes, in a transparent, easy, and quick manner.
The plugin was designed so that you could do your thing in a couple of seconds, and then move on to what’s important!
Simply select your Signal type INPUT and your destination OUTPUT, and ‘ab Transcoder’ will do the rest for you! That simple.
Additionally, a Mic Orientation control is also available in case your microphone was sideways or upside down at the moment of recording.
ab Transcoder can convert any A-FORMAT (types I or II), FUMA or AMBIX signals to AMBIX or FUMA.
This plugin is ONLY compatible with 1st Order Ambisonics A-FORMAT and B-FORMAT signals.
‘ab Transcoder’ also comes with a ‘smart troubleshooting’ algorithm, which will check your signal chain and let you know if something is wrong with it.
Three-way microphone orientation
ab Transcoder comes with an orientation control - in case you recorded your signal using your microphone upside-down, or horizontally, we got you covered!
From INPUT
Select the format in which your signal was recorded
To OUTPUT
Select the format you want your signal to be in
‘ab Transcoder’ videos and Walkthroughs
User Guide
You can read an up-to-date User Guide by followig the button below.
Technical Specifications
Silicon (Native) | Intel
10.13+
Intel | AMD
Windows 10+
CPU: i7+
RAM: 2GB+
HDD: 100MB
Compatibility Notes
‘ab Transcoder’ is compatible with any major DAW that supports multi-channel tracks (wider than 4) or Ambisonics tracks.
For working in Spatial/Immersive/Ambisonics Audio, this product is compatible with the DAWs below:
Pro Tools Studio | Pro Tools Ultimate
Cubase Pro 12+ | Nuendo 12+
Logic Pro X
Studio One 6.5+
Reaper 6+
MaxMSP
DaVinci Resolve Studio 18.5+
