Zoom H3-VR

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Zoom H3-VR

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H3-VR

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 450709
Brand: Zoom
Model: H3-VR
Price: $258.50

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The H3-VR is a clever little unit for anyone dipping their toes into spatial audio. It's a great entry point for VR/AR content creators and podcasters wanting immersive sound, and the USB interface is a real bonus for studio integration. Just be mindful of the battery situation and its limitations in truly demanding environments.

Product Description

  • Zoom H3-VR
  • Multi-Channel Mobile Recorder
  • Allows the easy creation of spatial audio recordings
  • Record and process of 360º audio material for VR
  • AR and mixed reality content
  • 4 Built-in microphones in Ambisonics arrangement
  • 3 Recording modes: Ambisonics
  • Stereo Binaural or Standard Stereo
  • Level control of all channels via a single controller
  • Recording format up to 24 bits / 96 kHz
  • Binaural stereo monitoring
  • 6-Axis gyroscope for determining microphone positioning
  • Wireless iOS remote control via BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter (not included)
  • Can be used as USB 2.0 audio interface
  • Zoom PC / Mac post production software for playback and format conversion
  • Headphone and line outputs
  • Power supply: 2 AA batteries (not included)
  • USB cable or mains adapter (not included)
  • Recording media: MicroSD card up to 512 GB
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 76 x 78 x 123 mm
  • Weight: 120 g
  • Includes foam windscreen and tripod holder
  • Suitable BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter: Art. #423971# (not included)
PROS
  • • Excellent Ambisonics capture for immersive VR/AR content creation
  • • Compact and rugged build, surprisingly durable for field use
  • • Intuitive controls and single-knob level management simplifies operation
  • • Versatile USB interface enables direct recording into DAW workflows
CONS
  • • Limited dynamic range compared to higher-end dedicated field recorders
  • • Battery life is short; requires frequent AA replacements or external power
  • • Microphone capsules are fixed, lacking flexibility for specific acoustic needs

Product Video

Key Features

Tracks 4
Max Sample Rate 96 kHz
Built-in Mics Four Ambisonic Microphones
Storage MicroSD card (up to 512GB)
Battery Life Approximately 6 hours (AA batteries)
Weight 0.75 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

While convenient, the H3-VR's Ambisonics capture won't match the fidelity of a high-end, calibrated array; it's a good compromise for portability and ease of use.
No, the H3-VR is designed to use its built-in microphones exclusively; external mic inputs are not provided.
The software simplifies post-production tasks like format conversion and spatial audio manipulation, but it's not strictly essential; you can still record and playback audio directly.

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