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
 
What's Included
H3-VR Handy Recorder
Foam windscreen
Dual mounting bracket
AA batteries
 
Optional Accessories
BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter
WSU-1 Hairy Windscreen
 
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 kΩ load)
PHONE OUT:
Connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini
 
Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32Ω 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