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.
SPECS
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 k? load)
PHONE OUT:
Connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini
Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32? 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) × 78 mm (D) × 123 mm (H)
Weight (main unit only):
120 g