The Holophone H2-PRO is the only microphone capable of recording up to 7.1-channels of discrete surround sound. 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. 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 translates into a very realistic surround sound experience.

• Takes the guesswork out of recording surround.
• The only patented microphone system to capture natural and discreet multi-channel surround sound: up to 7.1 channels (left, center, right, left surround, right surround, center rear (EX and ES), and top (IMAX).
• Lightweight and inexpensive solution to instantly capture live surround sound for professional recording or broadcast.
• No mixing, signal manipulation or processing is required, direct and discrete signal path from the mic to the monitor.
• Easy set-up, point and shoot operation with plug and play capability.
• Compatible with all eight-channel mic preamps, location recorders and recording consoles providing phantom power.
• Compatible with all surround sound encoding/playback formats (Dolby, DTS, Circle Surround, IMAX etc.)
• Rugged design for outdoor environments.