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THE NEXT GENERATION IS HERE

ZYLIA ZM-2

Capture every direction. Create without limits.

Capture sound and its spatial context with ZYLIA's next-generation Ambisonic microphone. Built for acoustic measurement, research, dual-use applications and sound design.

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Recording & post-production software included

Front view of the ZYLIA ZM-2 microphone with its red illuminated ring and copper logo ring

  • NEW MEMS

    MICROPHONES

    New sensors deliver +4 dB higher sensitivity than the previous generation.

  • 96 kHz

    RECORDING

    Twice the maximum sampling rate of ZM-1, with 48 kHz still available. Both at 24-bit resolution.

  • USB-C

    CONNECTIVITY

    A modern connection for a straightforward setup and easy cable replacement.

Meet ZYLIA ZM-2

Full-sphereSPATIAL CAPTURE

THE POWER OF AMBISONICS

A recording with a sense of direction.

Nineteen MEMS microphones capture the sound field around the array. Third-order Ambisonics preserves directional information for spatial analysis, immersive playback and flexible post-production.

  • Full-sphere capture
  • Third-order Ambisonics

01 / MEASURE

Acoustic measurement

Bring spatial capture into your measurement workflow. Pair ZM-2 with ZYLIA Speaker Measurement Software for speaker measurement and calibration.

ZYLIA SMS is available separately.

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02 / INVESTIGATE

Research & dual-use

Collect multi-channel audio for acoustic analysis, source-localisation research and the development of custom systems.

03 / CREATE

Sound design

Capture environments, textures and sound effects. Revisit the scene in post-production to choose the sounds and perspectives your project needs.

ZM-1 vs ZM-2

The key upgrades at a glance.

ZM-1 and ZM-2 feature comparison
FeatureZM-1ZM-2
Sample rate48 kHz48 / 96 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)69 dB73 dB
ConnectivityMicro-USBUSB-C
FinishClassic blackPremium brown
Logo ringSilverCopper
Technical specificationsThe details behind the sound

General specification

Number of microphones: 19 digital MEMS sensors.

Dimensions (including stand): height 155 mm (6.1 inches); length 103 mm (4 inches); weight 470 g (16.6 ounces).

Connection with computer: USB-C to USB-C.

Supply voltage: 5 V DC (from USB).

Current and/or power: max. 0.5 A, 2.5 W; 0.15-0.26 A (+/- 0.01 A).

Microphones specification

Frequency range: 20-20,000 Hz.

Dynamic range: 101 dB.

Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR): 73 dB(A).

Total harmonic distortions (THD): <1% up to 120 dB SPL.

Acoustic overload point: 122 dB SPL.

Directivity: omnidirectional.

Noise floor: -99 dB FS(A).

A/D conversion

Sample rate: 48 / 96 kHz.

Bit resolution: 24-bit.

ZM-2W on a stone

FOR ANY OUTDOOR PROJECT

ZM-2 Weatherproof

Keep recording even when the weather turns.

All the capabilities of ZM-2, with added protection against dust and splashing water. Take your microphone into the field for outdoor measurement, environmental research and location sound in changing weather.

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Zylia Bundled Software

BUNDLED WITH YOUR MICROPHONE

From capture to post-production.

Three complementary tools to record, shape and convert your sound. Included with ZM-2 and ZM-2 Weatherproof at no extra cost.

ZYLIA Studio

Desktop application

Your session starts here.

Record and organise your sessions, separate sound sources into individual tracks and create a balanced mix. Export multichannel audio, stereo mixes or separate tracks for further work.

Bundled with all ZYLIA microphones

ZYLIA Studio interface for recording, source detection, mixing and exporting spatial audio

ZYLIA Studio PRO

DAW plugin

Choose your perspective.

Create and steer virtual microphones inside your DAW. Adjust pickup patterns, separate sources in real time and build surround mixes from your ZYLIA recordings.

Bundled with all ZYLIA microphones

ZYLIA Studio PRO interface with steerable virtual microphones and polar pattern controls

ZYLIA Ambisonics Converter

Application & plugin

Make it Ambisonics.

Convert raw 19-channel recordings into first-, second- or third-order Ambisonics, ready for the next stage of your spatial audio workflow.

Bundled with all ZYLIA microphones

ZYLIA Ambisonics Converter plugin interface with Ambisonics order and microphone position controls

Software features & workflow details

A closer look at the included tools

ZYLIA Studio

Record, organise and mix your sessions.

  • Record directly from your ZYLIA microphone
  • Automatic sound source detection
  • Extract individual sound sources into separate tracks
  • Adjust volume and panning or create a balanced mix
  • Export raw multichannel audio, stereo mixes or individual tracks
  • Continue editing in your preferred DAW

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ZYLIA Studio PRO

Shape the sound scene inside your DAW.

  • Create and steer multiple Virtual Microphones
  • Adjust microphone direction and polar pattern
  • Separate sound sources in real time
  • Automatically detect and track sound source positions
  • Visualise source positions with an energy map
  • Decode recordings to surround and immersive speaker layouts
  • Presets for 5.1, 7.1, 5.4.1, 22.2, Dolby Atmos workflows and more
  • VST / AU / AAX plugin

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ZYLIA Ambisonics Converter

Turn your recordings into Higher Order Ambisonics.

  • Convert raw 19-channel recordings to B-format
  • 1st, 2nd and 3rd Order Ambisonics
  • ACN or FuMa channel ordering
  • SN3D or N3D normalisation
  • ambiX compatibility
  • Correct microphone orientation in post-production
  • Standalone application and DAW plugin
  • VST / VST3 / AU / AAX plugin formats

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What will you capture next?

Tell us about your project. We'll help you choose the right ZM-2 version and recording workflow.

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