THE ZOOM H3-VR
VR AUDIO, YOU’VE ARRIVED.
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.
Manne Söderlund | Ivar Studios | Bujang Raba, Sumatra
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.
Jon Griffith | Alpine Exposures | Mount Everest Expedition
AUDIO FOR EVERY REALITY
![]() | Ambisonics Audio for VRThe 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 StereoThe 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 StereoThe H3-VR even offers standard stereo recording for recordings that will be played out of speakers rather than headphones. |
![]() | 5.1ch Surround for VideoFree 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 360The 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.
IVAR Studios on location at a Buddhist Monastery | Himalayas, Nepal
H3-VR ON LOCATION
We asked Benedict Green to discuss his experience recording with the H3-VR while on a 360º video shoot at Malibu Creek State Park, CA.
Benedict is co-founder of EccoVR, a company specializing in the creation of high-end spatialized audio.
6-AXIS MOTION SENSORAuto 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 EXPERIENCEThe 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 & PLAYBACKMonitor 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 MOREPerfect 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. |
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.*
*Optional BTA-1 adapter required
360º 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
WHAT’S INCLUDED
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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Take a Closer Look at the H3-VR
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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
- Accurate internal clock with .5ppm discrepancy
- 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 SD card up to 512GB