Ambisonic mics are the ideal choice for field recording and live-performance recording. Proper software (eg., Harpex) allows to change the pattern and orientation of the mic in post. Used this way, an Ambisonic replaces a singe mono or stereo mic, so one uses one as a center channel, or two as spaced A/B, or three as center/flanker mics. This mic filled-out my set of three. The Sennheiser Ambeo is mechanically the best-constructed Ambisonic, and it sounds *wonderful.*