After several months of use, I can confidently say this device has become a permanent fixture on my desk—and not just because I’m too busy to unplug it. The voice dictation works impressively well, saving both time and keyboard wear, while the video quality is sharp enough to make even Monday morning Zoom calls look respectable.
Whether you’re conferencing or simply attempting to look professional from your home office, the performance is consistently reliable. As someone with over 25–30 years in the IT industry, I don’t hand out praise lightly—but in this case, it’s well deserved.
In short, this is an excellent choice for everyday office use. Logitech continues its long-standing tradition of delivering quality products—thankfully, without requiring an IT support ticket to get started.
If only every piece of tech behaved this well, IT departments everywhere could finally take a proper coffee break.
Zoom H3-VR Handy Audio Recorder with Built-In Ambisonics Mic Array
RECORDERS CAPTURE AUDIO H3-VR CAPTURES REALITY
Whether you’re a game developer, filmmaker, or musician, virtual reality is the undeniable future of content creation. While 360-video is exploding in popularity, the ability to easily create 360 audio has lagged behind…until now.
FITS ANYWHERE AND CAPTURES EVERYTHING.
The H3-VR’s compact, the conical design captures audio from multiple angles without getting in the way of the camera or the action.
6-AXIS MOTION SENSOR
Auto Mic Position and Level Detection make placing the H3-VR simple. Whether positioned upright, upside down, endfire, or endfire inverted, the H3-VR automatically calibrates so your audio and video are already aligned for the post.
UPGRADE YOUR GAME EXPERIENCE
The slam of dungeon doors, the growl of monsters, or the howl of the wind can make or break a player’s fantasy. With the ability to capture high-quality in-game audio, you can elevate your player’s experience to new levels.
MONITORING & PLAYBACK
Monitor your audio live in stereo binaural or use the H3-VR’s onboard Ambisonics Decoding to simulate your recorded 360-experience during playback
Specifications
| Number of Tracks | 4 |
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 96 kHz / 24-Bit |
| Microphone | Built-In Cardioid Condenser 4-Mic Array |
| Built-In Speaker | No |
| Display | Monochrome LCD |
| Memory Card Support | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (Up to 512 GB) |
Recording
| Audio File Formats | Ambisonics A, Ambisonics B (FuMa/AmbiX), BWF, WAV, iXML |
| Sample Rates | 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz (Ambisonics) 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz (Stereo) 44.1 / 48 kHz (Binaural) |
| Bit Depth | 16 / 24-Bit |
| Timecode Support | No |
| Clock Accuracy | 0.5 ppm |
Connectivity
| Analog I/O | 2 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Output |
| Host Connection | 1 x Micro-USB (2.0) |
Performance
| Gain/Trim Range |
Mic Inputs: +18 to +48 dB |
| Max Output Level |
Line Outputs: -10 dBu |
| Headphone Output Power | 20 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms |
| Microphone Max SPL | 120 dB |
Power
| Power Options | Batteries, USB Bus Power, AC/DC Power Adapter |
| Battery Type | 2 x AA |
| Approximate Battery Life |
Fuma 48 kHz/24-Bit: 11.5 Hours (Alkaline) 11.5 Hours (NiMH) 24 Hours (Lithium) |
| AC/DC Power Adapter | 5 VDC at 1 A (Not Included) |
Physical
| Mounting Options | 1/4"-20 Female |
| Dimensions | 3 x 3.1 x 4.8" / 76 x 78 x 123 mm |
| Weight | 4.2 oz / 120 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 1.05 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.95 x 6.45 x 3.8" |
