- Main Features:
- ● 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 encoding
- ● Three recording modes: Ambisonics, Stereo Binaural or Standard Stereo
- ● Record up to 24 bit/96kHz
- ● Stereo binaural monitoring of Ambisonics signal
- ● Headphone output and line output
- ● Slate Tone
- ● Extensive metadata
- ● Auto Mic Position Detection using 6-axis gyroscope (upright, 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 0.5 ppm 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
- Specifications:
- ● 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*
- ● External dimensions: 76 mm (W) × 78 mm (D) × 123 mm (H)
- ● Weight (main unit only): 120 g
- * The above values are approximate. Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions.