Flip-style camcorders aren't known for studio-quality sound. For aspiring concert filmmakers, video-podcasters and anyone who wants a little bit more in the audio department, the Zoom Q3 adds two condenser microphones to the tried-and-true cheap pocket camcorder design. 

Zoom, already known for its H4 field recorder and other professional and semi-professional audio products, isn't offering anything too special in the video department: VGA (640 by 480) resolution and a fixed-focus lens. Clearly, this is a product aimed at audiophiles who care about the difference between a cheap onboard dynamic mic and the Q3's two stereo condensers. 

The audio specs are much more impressive, recording video and audio combined at 48-kHz, 24-bit PCM format or audio only at 96 kHz. The mics also provide an "audio zoom" function, which Zoom claims will focus the sound on a particular point. If you absolutely have to tack on some video to your crystal-clear audio, expect to pay around $250 list.