# Ambisonic audio

> Understand the options for using ambisonic audio in Unity.

Understand the options for using ambisonic audio in Unity. Ambisonics are a type of audio that provide a representation of sound that can completely surround a listener.

| **Topic**                                                                                                    | **Description**                                                                                         |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **[Introduction to ambisonic audio](/engine/6000.3/manual/audio/ambisonic/ambisonic.md)**                    | Understand how ambisonic audio works in Unity and how to select a decoder, import clips, and play them. |
| **[Develop an ambisonic audio decoder](/engine/6000.3/manual/audio/ambisonic/develop-ambisonic-decoder.md)** | Instructions for implementing an ambisonic decoder plug-in and registering it in Project Settings.      |

## Additional resources

* [Native audio plug-in SDK](/engine/6000.3/manual/audio/mixer-native-audio-plugin.md)
* [Audio reference](/engine/6000.3/manual/unity-editor/editor-settings-reference/comp-manager-group/class-audio-manager.md)