The Zoom V3 is a compact and powerful vocal processor designed to enhance, transform, and harmonise vocals in real time. Featuring 16 instant-access vocal effects, it offers creative tools such as harmonisation, vocoder, talkbox, pitch correction, and special effects like "telephone" and "robot." Three master effects - compression, delay, and reverb - allow users to refine their vocals with precise intensity control. Designed for both live and studio applications, the V3 can be used as a standalone or mounted on a microphone stand, making it an adaptable tool for singers, performers, and content creators. Its portability is further enhanced by the option to power it via four AA batteries or the optional AD-16 power supply, ensuring reliability in any environment.
The Zoom V3's intuitive interface makes it easy to access its wide range of vocal effects, allowing real-time adjustments with dedicated controls. The harmonisation feature adds up to two additional voices for rich three-part harmonies, which can be tuned effortlessly via the rotary key selector. Advanced effects such as Formant Correction allow for subtle vocal adjustments without altering pitch, while voice-shaping tools open up creative possibilities for musicians, streamers, and sound designers alike. Whether refining vocals with transparent processing or pushing creative boundaries, the Zoom V3 delivers immediate and seamless control over vocal performances.
With 24-bit A/D and D/A conversion, 128x oversampling, and internal 32-bit processing, the Zoom V3 ensures high-fidelity audio performance. It features a dedicated XLR microphone input with adjustable gain control (+3 to +40dB) and switchable 48V phantom power, supporting both dynamic and condenser microphones. Additional connectivity includes a 3.5mm auxiliary input for backing tracks, a dedicated headphone output with independent volume control, and dual 6.3mm jack outputs for seamless integration into PA systems or mixers. The USB-B port enables the V3 to function as a USB audio interface, allowing users to record or stream directly to a computer in 44.1kHz with 16, 24, or 32-bit depth, making it a valuable tool for music production, broadcasting, and online content creation.
Founded in 1983, the Japanese company Zoom manufactures a variety of audio equipment, including a range of portable "handy" recorders as well as multi-effects processors, effects pedals, drum machines, and samplers. Over the past thirty years, the company has built a reputation for producing innovative yet affordable products based on original microchip designs. Since the Zoom-9002 (an ultra-compact multi-effects processor that can be attached to a guitar strap) was introduced in 1990, Zoom has become one of the leaders in digital audio processing.
The Zoom V3 is a versatile and powerful vocal processor that enhances both live and studio performances. Whether used to add depth and harmonies to stage vocals, create experimental vocal textures in the studio, or refine sound for streaming and content creation, it delivers both professional polish and creative flexibility. The built-in microphone amplifier ensures a strong and well-defined vocal signal, while the footswitch input (compatible with the FS01 and FP02M) provides hands-free operation for toggling effects and adjusting harmonisation in real time. Offering a blend of practical tools and experimental features, the Zoom V3 is an indispensable asset for vocalists, producers, and live performers looking for a compact yet powerful solution.