Description
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.
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.
3-VR ON LOCATION
We asked Benedict Green to discuss his experience recording with the H3-VR while on a 360° video shoot at Malibu Creek State Park, CA.
6-AXIS MOTION SENSOR
Auto Mic Position and Level Detection make placing the H3-VR simple. Whether positioned upright, upside down, endfire or endfire inverted, the H3-VR automatically calibrates so your audio and video are already aligned for post.
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.
MONITORING & PLAYBACK
Monitor your audio live in stereo binaural or use the H3-VR’s onboard Ambisonics Decoding to simulate your recorded 360-experience during playback.
STREAMING AND MORE
Perfect for live streaming, video conferencing, direct recording and more, the H3-VR’s audio interface mode turns it into a USB 360 mic for your computer or stereo mic for your iOS device.
CONFERENCE MODE
When connected via USB to your Mac/Windows PC or iPad/iOS device, you can use the H3-VR’s Ambisonic Mic as a powerful microphone system for your web conference meetings.
Placed in the center of the table, the H3-VR’s Ambisonic Mic dynamically detects the direction of the voice from each speaker’s position, making it easier to clearly hear all the conference participants, with a minimal amount of ambient noise.
OUT OF THE SHOT BUT IN CONTROL
Staying out of the shot can be tricky when recording a 360-degree video, which is why the H3 Control App lets you remotely access transport controls, level settings, and metadata notes right from your iOS device.
360° 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.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
- H3-VR Handy Recorder
- Foam windscreen
- Dual mounting bracket
| 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 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) x 78 mm (D) x 123 mm (H) |
| WEIGHT (MAIN UNIT ONLY): | 120 g |
