Whether you are a game developer, filmmaker, or musician, the future of new content lies in virtual reality. While 360° videos are quickly gaining popularity, the creation of 360° audio content has lagged behind until now. The Zoom H3-VR Virtual Reality Audio Recorder is the comprehensive 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 capture 360° audio in any situation.

Previously, handling VR audio required a special ambisonics microphone, a separate recording device, and a computer to decode the raw ambisonics A format data to B for use in VR. With the H3-VR, you can now perform all encoding steps directly on the device, saving time, money, and effort at every stage.

The four ambisonics microphones in the H3-VR capture a precise 360° sound field 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 in ambisonics B format. The H3-VR can also record binaural stereo files in WAV format with 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 that can be played back not only through headphones but also through speakers. The Zoom Ambisonics Player software, available as a free download, easily converts ambisonics audio recordings into 5.1 surround files with predefined speaker mapping, which 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, no matter where they are.