ZOOM H3-VR – virtual reality audio recorder – AMBISONIC TECHNOLOGY
Zoom H3-VR 360° virtual reality handy recorder
€ 263.00 Excl. VAT
Available on backorder
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. 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.
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. 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. 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. The H3-VR even offers standard stereo recording for recordings that will be played out of speakers rather than headphones.
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
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 1x foam windscreen
- 1x dual mounting bracket
- 1x AA batteries
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Media & Display | Recording Media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC cards (Class 4 or higher) |
| Media & Display | Display | 1.25″ monochrome LCD (96×64) |
| Sensors | Motion Sensor | 6 axes (3-axis gyro, 3-axis acceleration) |
| Power | Power Requirements | 2 AA batteries, ZOOM AD-17 AC adapter (DC 5V/1A), USB bus power |
| Power | Battery Life (48kHz/24-bit) | Alkaline/NiMH: ~11.5 hours; Lithium: ~24 hours |
| Recording | Ambisonics Formats | A, B (FuMa/AmbiX) 4ch poly WAV: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit |
| Recording | Stereo Formats | Stereo WAV: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit |
| Recording | Binaural Formats | Stereo WAV: 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24-bit |
| Inputs | Built-in Mic | 4 matched unidirectional condenser mics |
| Inputs | Mic Specs | Gain: +18 – +48 dB; Max SPL: 120 dB SPL |
| Outputs | LINE OUT | 3.5 mm stereo mini, Max Out: −10 dBu (10 kΩ load) |
| Outputs | PHONE OUT | 3.5 mm stereo mini, Max Out: 20 mW + 20 mW (32Ω load) |
| USB | Connector | microUSB (Mass storage & Audio Interface) |
| USB | Audio Interface (Stereo) | 2 In / 2 Out, USB 2.0 Full Speed, 44.1/48 kHz, 16-bit |
| USB | Audio Interface (Ambisonics) | 4 In / 2 Out, USB 2.0 High Speed, 44.1/48 kHz, 24-bit |
| Physical | Dimensions | 76 mm (W) × 78 mm (D) × 123 mm (H) |
| Physical | Weight | 120 g (Main unit only) |
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