For Immediate Release
Ross Hering 818-929-8210
rh@holophone.com
Holophone Appoints Audio Processing
Technology Exclusive Representative for the Holophone H2-PRO
Surround Sound Microphone in Japan
Exclusive relationship
ensures powerful presence in Japan for the
revolutionary new Holophone H2-PRO Surround Sound Microphone
Toronto, Ontario, CANADA, February 3, 2005
- Holophone, a division of Rising Sun
Productions, Ltd., today announced the
appointment Audio Processing Technology KK (APT) of
Tokyo as the exclusive representative for the new Holophone
H2-PRO Surround Sound Microphone for Japan. APT will
handle sales, marketing and technical support for
the H2-PRO for all clients in Japan. The H2-PRO
was beta tested extensively in Japan during the
past two-and-a-half years by companies such as
NHK and FM Tokyo. The H2-PRO is now in stock and
shipping as of October 2004.
"Holophone is proud to have
become partners with Audio Processing Technology
in Japan for the H2-PRO, "stated Jonathan Godfrey,
Holophone CEO. "They are extremely well positioned
in the Japanese Pro Audio Community. APT's strong
management team, reputation, credibility, and commitment
to Holophone helped us make an exception to our business
model in this one circumstance and grant them
exclusivity. We're excited about the market in
Japan and feel very good about our choice of
partners here."
The Holophone H2-PRO Surround Sound Microphone is a new
and patented audio capture device capable of recording up to 7.1
channels of high-quality and discrete Surround Sound. The H2-PRO
features eight DPA Model 4060 mics, which terminate in eight XLR cables.
It is compatible with all recording consoles, multichannel preamps and
portable hard disk location recorders that provide phantom power. The
H2-PRO is the only surround sound recorder specifically designed to
capture realistic, discrete Surround Sound in real time with no
processing. It is ideal for all surround sound recording and broadcast
applications -- concert halls, music, sports, field recording, Standard
TV, DTV, HDTV, radio, webcasting, etc. It is also lightweight, portable,
and can be used in all outdoor environments. The H2-PRO is compatible
with all consumer multi-channel audio formats - Dolby, DTS, and Circle
Surround. Suggested retail price: $6,000 USD.
Mr. Takashi Suzuki, principal at
Audio Processing KK commented, "We feel that
H2-PRO will be appreciated by broadcasters who need
to create surround sound for coming Digital TV in Japan
for all programming."
About Holophone The Holophoneâ„¢ surround sound
microphone system is a patented audio recording
system designed specifically to address the
challenges audio professionals face today with
recording and broadcasting multichannel surround sound.
Developed by Rising Sun Productions in Toronto, Canada,
the Holophone system effortlessly captures discrete,
surround sound signals that are ultra-realistic
and provide the most accurate spatiality, audio
imaging and directionality of any recording
device. Entirely compatible with all audio
mixing, encoding, and playback systems, Holophone also enhances
mono and stereo mixes. It is the perfect front-end for
all professional audio applications - HDTV
broadcasting, standard broadcasting of live
sporting and music events, feature film location
recording, and studio recording for music and
films. As a scalable system, the Holophone technology
is also available for license to the consumer electronics
industry.
Rising Sun Productions, Ltd., is headquartered in Toronto,
Canada, with a US satellite office located in Southern
California. www.holophone.com.
About Audio Processing KK (APT KK) APT KK is
located in Tokyo, Japan, and has been in pro-audio
industry here for over 10 years. Primary contacts are Mr.
Takashi Suzuki and Hiroto Aoki for sales.
For more information, please contact:
Ross Hering Holophone 818-929-8210
rh@holophone.com
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