Zoom H3-VR Portable Digital Audio Recorder

Whether you’re a game developer, filmmaker or musician, virtual reality is the undeniable future of content creation. While 360-video is exploding in popularity, the ability to easily create 360-audio has lagged behind…until now.

One-Stop VR Audio:
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.

A New Way to go from A to B:
In the past, capturing VR audio required a dedicated Ambisonic mic, a separate recorder and a computer for encoding the audio from raw Ambisonics A format to VR-ready Ambisonics B format. Now, with the H3-VR, all of the encoding and decoding is done on board, saving time, money and effort at every step.

Audio For Every Reality:
Ambisonics Audio for VR
The H3-VR’s 4-capsule Ambisonic mic captures precise 360-degree VR audio recordings up to 24 bit/96 kHz. And without ever connecting to a computer, the onboard decoder allows you to export Ambisonics B-format files directly.

Binaural 3D Stereo:
The H3-VR also records stereo binaural WAV files up to 24 bit/48 kHz. Stereo binaural provides a hyper-realistic spatial recording that enhances 2D productions with 3D audio.

Standard Stereo:
The H3-VR even offers standard stereo recording for recordings that will be played out of speakers rather than headphones.

5.1ch Surround for Video:
Free to download, ZOOM Ambisonics Player software can easily convert Ambisonics audio to a 5.1ch surround file that is pre-aligned to the proper speakers, and is exported to your video or audio editor for syncing with standard video.

Live Streaming 360:
The H3-VR also enables you to live stream events in 360 degrees so that wherever your fans are, they’ll have access to the best seats in the house.

Fits Anywhere. Captures Everything:
The H3-VR’s compact, conical design captures audio from multiple angles without getting in the way of the camera or the action.

Upgrade Your Game Experience:
The slam of dungeon doors, growl of monsters or howl of the wind can make or break a player’s fantasy. With the ability to capture high-quality in-game audio, you can elevate your player’s experience to new levels.

360º Post-Production Made Easy:
The H3-VR’s companion ZOOM Ambisonics Player software takes the work out of post-production by easily converting your Ambisonics files to Stereo, Binaural, 5.1ch surround and more. Play, trim, re-orientate and export your audio files in minutes.

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, end fire,
– upside-down, end fire 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 (over 11 hours of operation) or USB bus power
– Records to SD card up to 512GB

What’s in the box
1 x H3-VR Handy Recorder
1 x Foam windscreen
1 x Dual mounting bracket
1 x AA batteries