Brochure

The Holophone H2-PRO Surround Sound Microphone
is a breakthrough for all audio professionals recording
surround sound. It greatly simplifies the complex
issues of microphone placement in any environment,
taking the guesswork out of capturing surround sound.
Entirely compatible with all surround audio mixing and
playback systems, the H2-PRO also enhances mono
and stereo mixes. It is the perfect cost effective front-
end solution for all professional surround sound audio
applications.
Directional characteristics: Multi-directional
Frequency range: 7 x 20Hz-20kHz ±2dB, 1 x 20Hz-110Hz ±2dB
Sensitivity: Nominally 20mV/Pa ± 3dB at 1kHz
Equivalent noise level A-weighted: Typ. 23dB(A) re. 20 µPa
(max. 26dB(A))
Equivalent noise leve l CCIR 468-1: Typ. 35dB (max. 38dB)
Maximum sound pressure level: 134dB SPL before clipping
Total harmonic distortion: 123dB SPL peak (<1% THD)
Cable drive capability: Up to 300m (984ft)
Cartridge lower limiting frequency (-3db): 20Hz
Output impedance: 30-40 Ohm
H2-PRO Microphone Head
Major dimensions: 7.5 X 5.7 inch
Weight: Approximately 3 lbs.
Cable Length: 5m (15ft)
Connectors: 8 x XLR
(Left, Right, Center, Low Frequency (.1),
Left Surround, Right Surround,
Top (IMAX) and Center Rear (EX and ES).
Available Accessories
Windscreen
Pistol Grip
“…The Holophone recording system
gives me an incredibly strong and
realistic surround platform to build
a mix upon; This device allows me
to use a single location mic with
multiple outputs, and add spot
micing on top; With the Holophone
as the base, the sound is bigger than
the picture.”
Mark Cochi, Independent audio
consultant - ESPN
The unique and recognizable, elliptical shape of the
Holophone H2-PRO emulates the characteristics of a
human head. Sound waves “bend around” the H2-PRO
as they do around the head providing the most accurate
spatiality, audio imaging, and natural directionality
of any audio capture device. Capturing the
directionality of these soundwaves in real time
translates into a very realistic surround sound
experience.
The total surface area of the eight
individual elements combines
with the spherical embodiment
of the H2-PRO to capture
the rich acoustical textures
required for true surround
reproduction. The embodiment
itself acts as a acoustic lens,
capturing massive lows and the
cleanest of highs. A complete soundfield
can be easily and accurately replicated without
the use of additional microphones - a simple point-
and-shoot operation.
The Holophone H2-PRO is the only microphone
capable of recording up to 7.1-channels of
discrete surround sound without additional
processing. The H2-PRO terminates in eight
XLR microphone cable-ends (Left, Right,
Center, Low Frequency, Left Surround, Right
Surround, Top, and Center Rear). These
co-relate to the standard 5.1-channels
and add a top channel for formats such
as IMAX and a center rear channel for
extended surround formats such as Dolby
EX and DTS ES. Recording engineers
and producers have total control and
flexibility over the incoming, discrete
surround sound audio signals and may
choose to use as many or as few channels
as any surround project requires as channel
assignments are discrete all the way from the
recording and mixing process to final delivery.
HOW IT WORKS
MICROPHONE
SPECIFICATIONS
Rising Sun Productions Limited
258 Adelaide Street E., Suite 200
Toronto, ON Canada M5A 1N1
416-362-7790
www.holophone.com
“…As I was preparing to record Branford Marsalis’ version of A Love
Supreme for DVD, I found out about the Holophone and it seemed to
offer much promise. The recording now finished and mixed I can tell
you that this thing has blown everyone away as it puts you right there in
the club in a way that a bunch of room mics alone simply cannot convey;
plus it was easy to use and set up to boot!”
François Lamoureux, Fogo/Enliven Entertainment
The Standard for Surround Sound Recording