Zoom H3VR Audio Recorder

Whether you are a game developer, filmmaker, or musician, the future of new content lies in virtual reality. While 360° videos are rapidly gaining popularity, the creation of 360° audio content has lagged behind until now. The Zoom H3-VR Virtual Reality audio recorder is the complete solution for recording and editing surround sound for VR, AR, and mixed reality content. Thanks to its integrated Ambisonics microphone, recorder, and decoder, the compact H3-VR allows you to record 360° audio in any situation.

In the past, handling VR audio required a dedicated Ambisonics microphone, a separate recording device, and a computer for decoding the data in raw Ambisonics A to B format for VR use. With the H3-VR, you can now perform all encoding steps directly in the device, saving time, money, and effort at each step.

The four Ambisonics microphones in the H3-VR capture a precise 360° sound image in the form of a VR audio recording with a resolution of up to 24 bit/96 kHz. Without a computer, the integrated decoder can export files directly into Ambisonics-B format. The H3-VR can also record binaural stereo files in WAV format up to 24 bit/48 kHz. The binaural stereo format provides a hyper-realistic spatial image that complements 2D productions with a three-dimensional audio component.

Additionally, the H3-VR is capable of recording conventional stereo files, which can be played not only via headphones but also via loudspeakers. Zoom Ambisonics Player software, available as a free download, easily converts Ambisonics audio recordings into 5.1 surround files with preset speaker mapping that can be exported directly to your video or audio editor for synchronization. With the H3-VR, you can stream live events with 360° sound, ensuring your listeners always have the best seats wherever they are.