Capture Immersive Ambisonic Sound
The Soyuz 013 Ambisonic incorporates four of the company’s acclaimed 013 FET small-diaphragm condenser capsules and four custom toroidal transformers into a phase-coherent 4-channel surround sound microphone that captures a 360-degree sphere with the fidelity and character the 013 FET is known for. The Soyuz 013 Ambisonic makes it easy to achieve a captivating, immersive soundfield that translates across all playback systems, whether stereo or multichannel. The included custom Soyuz Ambisonic plug-in suite gives you complete control in post production, letting you shape the soundfield any way you choose. Handcrafted in Russia, the Soyuz 013 Ambisonic combines audio precision and transformer color to deliver impressive musicality, transient response, and the ability to capture pinpoint detail in a 3D soundfield. Put it through the paces on a session, and you will be amazed at the new dimensions it can bring to your recordings.
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Myriad applications
So, how would you use the Soyuz 013 Ambisonic? Let us count the ways. Deployed as an alternative to stereo capture, the 013 Ambisonic provides enhanced depth and realism. Use it for room-mic applications, drum kits, full-ensemble live performances, sound design for film and video, gaming, VR, and immersive-format projects, field recording — the possibilities are endless. One thing’s for sure, though: After you’ve experienced its sonic magic, the Soyuz 013 Ambisonic will cause you to reassess your approach to recording.
Gorgeous sonics
Collectively, the engineers at Soyuz have spent decades studying, servicing, and building classic microphones; this unique pool of knowledge, craft, and skill — combined with the golden ears of numerous musicians, producers, and audio engineers — has culminated in the creation of the custom 013 series capsule. The 013 capsule, with its detailed top end, warm yet present midrange, and controlled low end, possesses the remarkable ability to capture source material with an accuracy that is always smooth and never strident. Incorporating four of these outstanding capsules, the 013 Ambisonic delivers the best qualities of coveted small-diaphragm condenser designs with a unique, warm sonic signature. The 013 Ambisonic’s silky top end and midrange accuracy — which is highly musical and never clinical — enable the mic to capture complex, transient-rich instruments and sounds that span the frequency spectrum and dynamic range.
What’s in your mic locker?
Among the most cherished assets of any world-class recording studio are its microphones. Take a peek in the mic locker, and you will almost certainly find vintage European tube and FET models made in the 1950s, ’60s, or ’70s. The “human-touch” manufacturing methods and discrete handwired circuitry of that era yielded microphones with sonic characteristics that are distinctly different from modern computer-assisted designs. Built using a blend of old-school handcraftmanship and state-of-the-art machining, Soyuz’s original tube and FET microphone designs — while not clones of vintage models — deliver the coveted sonic attributes associated with these classics, along with modern precision and reliability. It’s truly the best of both worlds. So, what’s in your mic locker? The answer will determine the sound of your recordings.
Soyuz: Eastern engineering, Western design
The Russian word “soyuz” means alliance, and it signifies the partnership that is the driving force behind Soyuz Microphones. In 2013, American vocalist David Arthur Brown and Russian entrepreneur Pavel Bazdyrev teamed up and launched a company to build world-class microphones in Russia — a country where less than 5% of small businesses last more than two years. Since then, thanks to their outstanding quality and sound, Soyuz microphones have gained a firm foothold in the industry and are being used by top engineers, producers, and artists. Sweetwater is delighted to bring you the innovative microphones of Soyuz.
Soyuz 013 Ambisonic Features:
- 1st-order ambisonic surround sound condenser microphone
- 4 Soyuz 013 series capsules (25mm)
- 4 Soyuz toroidal transformers
- Records 360° surround sound
- Captures an immersive soundfield that translates across all playback systems
- Custom transcoder/decoder plug-in suite included, compatible with all DAWs
- Allows complete control in post production, letting you shape the soundfield to taste
- Includes wood microphone box, hard mount, shockmount, breakout cable, and extension cable
- Designed and handcrafted in Russia
