Holophone H2 Pro 5.1 Features The only patented microphone system to capture natural and discreet multi-channel surround sound: up to 5.1 channels (left, center, right, left surround, right surround. Takes the guesswork out of recording surround. Lightweight and inexpensive solution to instantly capture live surround sound for professional recording or broadcast. No mixing, ** manipulation or processing is required, direct and discrete ** 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, Neural Audio, etc. Rugged design for outdoor environments The new Holophone H2-5.1 Surround Sound Microphone is the only patented device specifically designed for capturing discrete 5.1 channels of surround sound for all professional audio applications.