The Zoom H3-VR Handy Audio Recorder is a compact audio recorder with a built-in Ambisonics mic array offering flexible 360° audio capture as well as integrated Ambisonics A-to-B conversion, eliminating the need for external processing. The device goes well beyond VR applications, and is additionally geared towards sound recordists, audio engineers, and content creators in music, audio-for-video, game audio, and AR production.

It features an Ambisonics mic array with four microphone capsules, which can be utilized to record in Ambisonics, stereo binaural, or standard stereo modes, making it well suited for detailed reproduction of studio-based instrument ensembles and solo performances, audiences, sound effects, EFP, and more. The H3-VR supports full-sphere surround sound recording at up to 24-bit / 96 kHz, as well as real-time stereo/binaural monitoring and on-board Ambisonics A-to-B conversion, eliminating the need for additional processing with a computer in post. You can even export your Ambisonics recordings as stereo, binaural, or 5.1 audio files using the free Zoom Ambisonics Player software (downloadable to a Mac or Windows computer).

Tech Specs:
Audio Interface: 360 VR Audio Recorder 
A/D Resolution: 24-bit/96kHz 
Simultaneous Rec Tracks: 4 x 2, 2 x 2 
Simultaneous Play Tracks: 4 
Built-in Mic(s): 4 x Condenser Unidirectional Mics, Ambisonic Array 
Analog Outputs: 1 x 1/8" TRS (line out) 
Headphones: 1 x 1/8" TRS 
Memory (removable): MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC (up to 512GB) 
File Format: Ambisonic A/B, WAV 4ch Poly, WAV Stereo, Wav Binaural Stereo 
EQ: Low Cut Filter 
USB: 1 x Type Micro-B 
Software: Zoom PC/Mac Post Production Software (play, change direction, converting audio) 
Power Supply: 2 x AA batteries (Alkaline, rechargeable NiMH, 1.5V Lithium), 5V DC USB power supply adapter (sold separately) 
Battery Life: 11 hours 
Stand Mountable: Dual Mounting Bracket (included), 6-axis Gyroscope (upfront, upside down, endfire, endfire inverted) 
Height: 4.84" 
Width: 2.99" 
Depth: 3.07" 
Weight: 0.26 lbs. (main unit)