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 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.

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 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.

 

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 H3-VR Handy Recorder Foam windscreen Dual mounting bracket AA batteries OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter WSU-1 Hairy Windscreen

 

Take a Closer Look at the H3-VR

 

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