ZYLIA ZM-1S microphone array
ZYLIA ZM-1S - the 3rd order Ambisonics microphone array with 19 calibrated capsules (MEMS sensors), high-end 24-bit recording resolution and timecode input channel allowing for synchronization of multiple ZM-1S microphones.
Main features of the microphone:
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Timecode input
It allows for synchronization of multiple ZM-1S microphones as well as other devices connected to recording system such as video cameras.
Timecode input specification:
Timecode input specification:
- Can be controlled by external timecode signal
- Audio line input
- Full-Scale voltage input (single-ended): 2.1 VRMS
- ADC sampling rate: 48 kHz
- ADC bit resolution: 24 bit
- SMPTE Timecode Rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 29.97DF and 30 FPS
- General audio
Support for multiple ZM-1S recording system (ZYLIA 6DoF VR/AR set)
ZM-1S contains a dedicated chip that allows for the connection of multiple ZM-1S through the USB interface in a single computer. That is, signals from multiple ZM-1S microphones can be aggregated and stream through a single USB interface. It is possible to connect around 20 ZM-1S to a single USB 2.0 interface. However, if a computer has more USB controllers then it is possible to aggregate more signals. In that case, the only limit for connecting ZM-1S is hard disk speed. For modern SSD disks, it should be possible to record more than 150 ZM-1S connected to a single computer.
Typically, each USB port on laptops has a dedicated USB controller.
Typically, each USB port on laptops has a dedicated USB controller.
ZM-1 and ZM-1S comparison
Feature |
ZM-1 |
ZM-1S |
3rd order Ambisonics microphone |
Yes |
Yes |
19 microphone omnidirectional digital MEMS capsules distributed on a sphere |
Yes |
Yes |
48 kHz / 24 bit recording |
Yes |
Yes |
USB connectivity making the process of recording easy |
Yes |
Yes |
Timecode synchronization input |
No |
Yes |
Support for multiple ZM-1S recording system (ZYLIA 6DoF VR/AR set) |
No |
Yes |