Zoom H3-VR Virtual Reality Audio Recorder

Entering the world of 360-audio, the Zoom H3-VR Virtual Reality Audio Recorder is a portable and easy-to-use digital recorder for capturing and delivering spatial audio.

Whether you’re a game developer, filmmaker or musician, Virtual Reality is the future of content creation and the Zoom H3-VR sits at the front.

Ambisonic Microphone

Loaded with an ambisonic microphone the Zoom H3-VR captures perfect 360-audio in crystal clear detail. Designed for obtaining spatial audio for VR, AR and mixed-reality applications.

Lightweight and extremely portable, the ZOOM H3-VR records straight to an SD card, ready to upload to your Mac or PC.

Zoom H3-VR Virtual Reality Audio Recorder Key Features:

• Portable 360-Audio Spatial Digital Recorder
• Ideal for Gaming, Film, VR, and Live-streaming
• Exceptional Audio Quality
• Lightweight and Portable

Gaming, Film, Live-Streaming, and More Applications

Opening up the world of VR audio recording, the Zoom H3-VR is the ideal candidate for capturing audio for Virtual Reality. 24-bit/192kHz capture capability. Perfect for professional applications

6-Axis Motion Sensor

A 6-Axis motion sensor opens up the positioning capabilities for the H3-VR. Auto Mic Position and Level Detection allow you to position the recorder however you want.

Integrated Limiter and Low-Cut Filter

The integrated limiter removes clipping for a pure clean recording, while the low-cut filter enables outside recording by eliminating low-end frequencies, such as wind or traffic.

Bright User-Friendly Display

Clearly lit and easy to read, the LCD screen makes interaction with the unit simple and easy providing all the information you need as you record.

Lightweight and Highly Portable

Not only is this unit a VR recording powerhouse, it’s also extremely portable and lightweight. Two AA batteries provide enough power for over 11 hours of recording if you’re out and about or can be plugged into a socket, using the AC Adapter, if needed.

Zoom H3-VR Virtual Reality Audio Recorder Features:

• 4 built-in mics arranged in an Ambisonic array
• Full-sphere surround sound recording
• Single-knob gain control of all input levels
• Onboard Ambisonics A to B decoding
• Three recording modes: Ambisonics, Stereo Binaural or Standard Stereo
• Record up to 24bit/96kHz
• Stereo binaural monitoring of Ambisonics signal
• Headphone output and line output
• Slate tone
• Extensive metadata
• Auto Mic Position Detection using 6-axis gyroscope (upfront, endfire,
• upside-down, endfire inverted)
• Level Function to ensure precise angle placement
• Wireless iOS remote control available through the BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter
• Onboard Ambisonics playback with audio rotation
• Accurate internal clock with .5ppm discrepancy
• USB 2.0 Audio Interface Mode
• Zoom PC/Mac post-production software to play, change a direction, and convert
• to binaural, stereo, and 5.1ch surround file
• Powered by 2 AA batteries or USB bus power
• Records to SD card up to 512GB

Zoom H3-VR Virtual Reality Audio Recorder Specs:

RECORDING MEDIA:

• Cards compatible with microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC specifications
• (Class 4 or higher)

RECORDING FORMATS:

• Ambisonics  A,  Ambisonics  B  (FuMa/AmbiX) WAV  4ch  poly  (supports  BWF  and  iXML):  44.1  kHz/16-bit,  44.1  kHz/24-bit,  48  kHz/16-bit,  48  kHz/24-bit,  96  kHz/16-bit,  96  kHz/24-bit
• Stereo WAV  stereo  (supports  BWF  and  iXML):  44.1  kHz/16-bit,  44.1  kHz/24-bit,  48kHz/16-bit,  48  kHz/24-bit,  96  kHz/16-bit,  96  kHz/24-bit
• Binaural WAV  stereo  (supports  BWF  and  iXML):  44.1  kHz/16-bit,  44.1  kHz/24-bit,  48kHz/16-bit,  48  kHz/24-bit

DISPLAY:

• 1.25″ monochrome LCD (96×64)

MOTION SENSOR:

• 6 axes (3-axis gyro, 3-axis acceleration)

BUILT-IN AMBISONIC MIC:

• 4 matched unidirectional condenser mics
• Maximum sound pressure input: 120 dB SPL
• Mic gain: +18 – +48 dB

LINE OUT:

• Connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini
• Maximum output level: -10 dBu (1 kHz, 10 kO load)

PHONE OUT:

• Connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini
• Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32O load)

USB:

• Connector: MicroUSB
• Mass storage operation
• USB 2.0 High Speed
• Audio interface operation
• 2 in/2 out (stereo/binaural input), USB 2.0 Full Speed
• 44.1 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/16-bit
• 4 in/2 out ( Ambisonics A/FuMa/AmbiX input), USB 2.0 High Speed
• 44.1 kHz/24-bit, 48 kHz/24-bit

POWER:

• 2 AA batteries (alkaline, rechargeable NiMH or lithium)
• AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5V/1A (supports USB bus power)

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS:

• 76 mm (W) × 78 mm (D) × 123 mm (H)

WEIGHT (MAIN UNIT ONLY):

• 120 g