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Key Features
- For Video, Audio, VR & AR Production
- Ambisonics, Binaural & Stereo Modes
- Export to 5.1 Surround via Computer
- Ambisonics Array with Four Microphones
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 onboard 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).
More DetailsIt 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 onboard 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).
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Can the recording be separate into 4 independent ...
Can the recording be separate into 4 independent tracks?
Yes, this can be done easily in post-production.
Date published: 2019-08-16
Is it possible separate recording into 4 ...
Is it possible separate recording into 4 different tracks?
Yes you can separate them in your DAW
Date published: 2019-06-11
Is it possible to record by connecting USB Power ...
Is it possible to record by connecting USB Power Bank to Zoom H3-VR?
YES
Date published: 2020-05-18
What are the lowest and highest HZ it can pick ...
What are the lowest and highest HZ it can pick up?
Zoom does not provide the frequency response range for their recorders but the mic should handle the frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
Date published: 2022-03-03
What wind protection kit will fit this? I would ...
What wind protection kit will fit this? I would prefer a foam cover and then a fluffy
The zoom H3-VR comes in the box with a foam wind screen already included, if you are looking for a furry windscreen to help with wind noise the one in the link bellow is adjustable and it's the best fitting one from all the furry windscreens I've tried with this recorder.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1061957-REG/zoom_zwsu1_wsu_1_universal_hairy.html
Date published: 2022-12-15
Is this ideal for recording a symphony orchestra?
Is this ideal for recording a symphony orchestra?
Yes, the Zoom H3-VR Handy Audio Recorder with Built-In Ambisonics Mic Array would be a good option to use for recording a symphony orchestra.
Date published: 2024-01-29
can you record or use this as a mic for video ...
can you record or use this as a mic for video meetings?
Of course, even you aren't doing ambisonic 1st order recording, you can still use all 4 channels independently, and when you play it back you can use the build-in binaural converter and listen via 3.5mm output.
Date published: 2020-12-09
What’s the workflow like to convert to Dolby ...
What’s the workflow like to convert to Dolby Atmos?
It’s a 1st order ambisonic recording. It’s common to decode the recording into 5.1 or 7.1 easily with many software options. I use Harpex. You can get creative and expand it to more than 7 channels. I like to get 11.1 out of content if it is appropriate, but you’ll need to be creative and experimental with the tools. Once you have the channels you want then just put into your normal mix workflow. There’s no such thing as “converting to atoms” You either have atmos software and a session to mix it for, or... you don’t. Hope that helps.
Date published: 2022-06-30