Skip to Main Content
Research Guides@Tufts

Ambisonic Microphone Kit

About

Image of kit contents

The Ambisonic Audio Recorder is a compact audio recorder with a built-in Ambisonics mic array with four microphone capsules, which can be utilized to record in Ambisonics, stereo binaural, or standard stereo modes, making it well suited for detailed reproduction of studio-based instrument ensembles and solo performances, audiences, sound effects, and more.   It also offers integrated Ambisonics A-to-B conversion, eliminating the need for external processing.

This kit is great for:

  • field recording
  • podcasts
  • 360 audio
  • binaural audio

Contents

Image Item Name Item Description
Audio recorder

H3-VR Audio Recorder

Compact audio recorder with a built-in Ambisonics mic array offering 360° audio capture as well as integrated Ambisonics A-to-B conversion, eliminating the need for external processing

 Optional Windscreen

Placed over the microphone the windscreen helps soften jarring wind gusts
Charged Batteries 4 rechargeable AA batteries (2 in the recorder, 2 spare)

Headphones Sony MDR-7506 headphones for monitoring sound recording and playback, terminates in 3.5mm plug
Micro SD card and adapter Micro SD card and SD card adapter

Card where media is stored. Removable for backup of recording media onto personal device. Mini version of regular SD card. Found in the same location where the batteries are on the device.

SD card reader Connect to external device via USB-C to backup media from SD card
Tripod mount Tripod mount

Allows recording device to be mounted onto a tripod for stability.
Sony soft carry case For ease of use and to safely transport equipment

Manuals