Recorders Capture Audio
H3-VR Captures Reality

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.

Features of the H3-VR

• 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
• 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 microSDXC card up to 1TB

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 kΩ load) PHONE OUT: Connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32Ω 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