# Blackmagic announces a 7th order ambisonic microphone for spatial audio

Blackmagic Design announced the [Blackmagic Ambisonic Microphone](<https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicambisonic>), which it bills as the world's first 7th order ambisonic microphone. It packs 108 MEMS microphones and a built-in spatial encoder, and captures spatial audio over a single USB-C cable.

[Source post](https://x.com/i/status/2120591437465338366)

The mic delivers 64 channels of 32-bit audio, with the processing done inside its rugged aluminum body. Blackmagic pairs it with DaVinci Resolve Studio for editing and with Fairlight Live.

The microphone is listed at $1,909 and includes the Blackmagic Ambisonic Microphone Mount. A kit at $2,405 adds a windshield for reducing wind noise on location and a locking USB-C cable. Blackmagic says it's coming in December 2026.

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