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# Spatial Audio

Ambisonic formats for audio allow the storage and interpretation of spatial audio data that can provide immersive audio when using [XR hardware](/pimkb/preserving-xr-hardware/introduction.md) like an [HMD](/pimkb/preserving-xr-hardware/head-mounted-display.md#head-mounted-displays).

Spatial audio can be generated across a variety of production software, depending on the target media type e.g.: 

* Game Engine plugin (e.g. [Wwise](https://www.audiokinetic.com/fr/products/wwise/) for [Unreal Engine](/pimkb/preserving-3d-software/game-engines/unreal-engine.md) and [Unity](https://unity.com/)).
* Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) supporting plugins e.g. the [IEM Plug-in Suite](https://plugins.iem.at/) is free and open-source audio plugin suite including ambisonic plug-ins (up to 7th order).