Zoom H3-VR Virtual Reality 360 Audio Handy Recorder

The Zoom H3-VR virtual reality audio recorder is the complete solution for capturing and processing spatial audio for VR, AR and mixed-reality content. With a built-in Ambisonic mic, recorder and decoder, the H3-VR puts 360-audio in the palm of your hand.

Key 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

Technical Specifications

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 k load)
PHONE OUT
Connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini
Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32 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)
Estimated continuous recording time using batteries
48 kHz/24-bit, FuMa Rec Mode
Alkaline batteries: about 11.5 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 11.5 hours
Lithium batteries: about 24 hours
The above values are approximate.
Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
External dimensions
76 mm (W) × 78 mm (D) × 123 mm (H)
Weight (main unit only)
120 g