HOW TO RECORD A SPATIAL AUDIO
IN HIGH QUALITY?

Record high quality, 360° sound in 3rd order Ambisonics
​wherever you are and ​with a minimal equipment 

 
What makes music truly special are emotions. A skilled sound engineer with the right gear will be able to capture them and pass them on to listeners. The less equipment a professional has to use the more natural effect of recordings.  With ZYLIA PRO there is no need for a separate microphone for each sound source. The 3rd order Ambisonic microphone captures an entire 360° audio sphere and a dedicated, professional software allows to manipulate Virtual Microphones' polar patterns and positions in already recorded material. Mobile and easy in use solution for all sound engineers. 
BENEFITS: 

​> No need for a separate microphone for each sound source
> Ability to capture sound sources and the acoustic of the space
> Possibility of modifying the parameters of virtual microphones in the already recorded material 
> Surround presets & unlimited post-processing possibilities
> Recording directly to laptop, Windows tablet, or ZR-1 portable recorder
> High recording resolution
> Mobility & ease of use

3rd order Ambisonics ​microphone ​for ambient 
​​& studio recordings

Capture the whole ​360˚ audio scene in the way you hear it in the real world with 19 embedded digital microphones. Create immersive 360° sound scenes for your 360/VR/AR and games projects in Higher Order Ambisonics (HOA) format.
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​According to our customers, the spatial resolution
​of ZM-1 is brilliant.

Surround presets

Easily map the recorded scene to several surround standards and presets ​(stereo narrow, wide, binaural, 5.1, 7.1, 5.4.1, 22.2 and more) with one click.

3D audio streaming

Stream 3D audio in a binaural format.
Share with your audience a fantastic being-there experience. 

Unlimited post-processing possibilities

Manipulation of 'Virtual Microphones' polar patterns and positions gives you the ultimate control over the recorded sound-field in post-processing. Change and test multiple microphone setups whenever you want.

Mobility & ease of use

Take it outdoors to capture the unique ambience and sound effects for movies and games. ​Just plug ZM-1 with USB to your laptop, Windows tablet or ZR-1 Portable Recorder and you are ready to record.

360˚ experience

Combine your 360˚ visuals with truly immersive audio and dive into the virtual world. Record binaural audio, Foley and incredible sound samples.

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Comparison between mono, stereo, and binaural from Ambisonics
​This video showcases the difference between three sound reproduction techniques – mono, stereo and binaural from Ambisonics.

Notice how at the beginning the audio is like a point in the middle, then it gains more spaciousness by changing to stereo, and finally – it surrounds you from every side when it’s binaural. Binaural audio lets you experience the recorded moments so naturally, as if you were there – such realistic reproduction cannot be achieved with standard recording techniques.

Opinion of experts

​Really impressed with this mic! We recorded some ambisonic concerts with it and it was not only easy to setup, it performed extremely well. Really excited to see where Zylia goes next! 
​Paula Fairfield, Sound Design for Game of Thrones
I love the microphone! I’ve been recording lots of HOA ambience and effects for use in my atmos projects.
​Ben Wilkins, The Academy Award in the category Best Sound for Whiplash
​​The ZYLIA ZM-1 mic has the potential to change the way people record themselves. The technological aspects of this mic are a breakthrough, and it’s stunning that Zylia has been able to bring it to market at the price point it has. ​Anyone making music today should know about this mic.
Joel Hamilton, Studio G Brooklyn

Features

​ZYLIA ZM-1 microphone array

  • 3rd order Ambisonics microphone array
  • High quality recording with 48 kHz sample rate and 24-bit resolution
  • Genuine representation of acoustic space
  • 19 calibrated high quality digital MEMS sensors distributed on a sphere
  • LED ring status indicator informing about recording status
  • USB connectivity making the process of recording easy
  • Recording -  ZYLIA Studio software or any DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)

​ZYLIA ZR-1 portable recorder

  • Portable recording device for ZM-1 microphone array
  • SD card recording - storage up to 2 TB
  • Remote control via Bluetooth with mobile application
  • Live monitoring via headphones
  • ZM-1 gain control
  • ZM-1 LED ring control
  • On-board stereo playback
  • Powered with 8 AA batteries or with external DC power supply (microUSB)

​ZYLIA Studio software

  • Desktop application for MAC, Linux and Windows
  • Record, mix, and store your recordings
  • Extract individual instruments into separate tracks
  • Create a balanced recording by adjusting  the volume and panning of individual instruments or leave it for AUTOMIX option
  • Multiple export possibilities (raw 19-channel recording, stereo mix, single instruments tracks) - polish your recording in your favourite DAW
  • Free software updates

ZYLIA Studio PRO plugin

  • Possibility to set and monitor virtual microphones of multiple polar patterns or characteristics -  live or during post production!
  • Presets for surround standards such as 5.1, 7.1, 5.4.1, 22.2, and more.
  • Sound sources separation in real-time
  • Automatic detection of the sound sources positions  

ZYLIA Ambisonics Converter

  • B-format conversion (1st, 2nd and 3rd order of HOA)
  • FuMa or ACN channel ordering & SN3D or N3D normalization
  • Compatible with ambiX
  • Support for YouTube360 and Facebook360
  • Correction of ZYLIA ZM-1 microphone position in the post-production stage 

ZYLIA Ambisonics Converter plugin

  • Available as VST, VST3, AU and AAX* plugins
  • macOS and Windows versions
  • Compatible with DAW that supports at least 19 channels per track

ZYLIA Streaming Application

  • ​Embedded B-format conversion with ZYLIA Ambisonics Converter (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Ambisonics order)
  • FuMa or ACN channel ordering & SN3D or N3D normalization
  • Software-based adjustment of ZYLIA ZM-1 microphone position
  • Multichannel HOA or 2-channel Binaural output mode
  • Supports OBS and other streaming tools
  • Works on macOS systems
  • OBS Plugin which can get audio directly from ZYLIA Streaming Application

Media Library

ZYLIA PRO Sessions with Joel Hamilton

Joel Hamilton describes his experiences when using ZYLIA ZM-1 microphone for professional studio recording. 

Joel Hamilton from Studio G Brooklyn, New York. Producer, engineer and musician. He is a seven-time Grammy-nominated producer and engineer. He lives in Brooklyn, New York where he owns and operates Studio G Brooklyn, a recording studio with Tony Maimone and Chris Cubeta.
How does it work?

​Watch this tutorial to get to know ZYLIA ZM-1 microphone and ZYLIA Studio software better.
ZYLIA Studio PRO basic Tutorial

​​Manipulation of 'Virtual Microphones' polar patterns and positions gives you the ultimate control over the recorded sound-field in post-processing.  
Field recordings with ZYLIA ZM-1

​Take it outdoors to capture the unique ambience and sound effects for movies and games. Just plug ZM-1 with USB to your laptop or Windows tablet and you are ready to record.
Field recordings with ZYLIA ZM-1 mic & ZR-1 portable recorder.
360 audio and video recordings with acoustic zoom of the choir ​prepared for the virtual reality project of students' graduation in Tokyo.
ZYLIA ZM-1 microphone used as an ambient mic for music recording and mixing. Recorded by TonTrafik.

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1999,99
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ZYLIA ZM-1 microphone array
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ZYLIA ZM-1 microphone array
ZYLIA ZM-1 microphone array
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ZYLIA Studio software
ZYLIA Studio software
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ZYLIA Studio PRO plugin
ZYLIA Studio PRO plugin
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ZYLIA Ambisonics Converter
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ZYLIA Ambisonics Converter plugin
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​ZYLIA ZR-1 Portable Recorder
Software upgrades & accessories 
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ZYLIA Studio PRO
ZYLIA Windshield by Rycote
ZYLIA active USB extender
​ZYLIA ZR-1 Portable Recorder
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399,99
69,99
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999,99
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​ZYLIA Ambisonics Converter software
​ZYLIA Studio PRO
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​ZYLIA Windshield by Rycote
ZYLIA active USB extender
​10 meters
ZYLIA ZR-1 Portable Recorder
​​ZYLIA Ambisonics Converter plugin
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​With 10 meter USB extender you can operate the ZM-1 microphone from a far distance. This solution is convenient for big rehearsal rooms, or venues, also for outside recordings. ZM-1 mic is in the middle and your laptop/Windows tablet stays by your hand ready for recording.
​We do not want your recordings to be wrecked by the unexpected wind. This grey fur microphone windshield for ZYLIA ZM-1 by Rycote will give you great-sounding audio whatever the weather.  Perfect for your outside music recording. 

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