HOLOPHONIX Ultra
The Most Advanced Spatialization Processors Ever Built
The most powerful spatialization processors we have ever built. HOLOPHONIX Ultra and HOLOPHONIX Ultra 512 combine high-performance processing and full redundancy to meet the demands of the most ambitious sound systems.
HOLOPHONIX Ultra supports up to 128 physical Dante inputs and outputs, while HOLOPHONIX Ultra 512 extends the platform to 512 physical Dante inputs and outputs for the largest and most complex systems. From concert halls and opera houses to large-scale touring productions, the Ultra range adapts to projects of every scale.
Housed in a premium aluminum chassis, both processors run every major spatialization algorithm in real time, engineered to disappear into the production and let the sound take center stage.
Scalable I/O Expandable up to 512 Inputs and Outputs
The Ultra series features a scalable licensing model, allowing I/O capacity to be tailored to the requirements of each project. HOLOPHONIX Ultra offers licences ranging from 64 inputs and 16 outputs up to 128 inputs and outputs, while HOLOPHONIX Ultra 512 is designed for higher channel counts, with 512 inputs and either 256 or 512 licensed outputs.
Dante Spoken !
The HOLOPHONIX Audio over IP architecture is based on Dante and integrates with a wide range of Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and Dante-enabled devices, providing an additional layer of control. HOLOPHONIX Ultra delivers 2 ms latency, while HOLOPHONIX Ultra 512 reduces latency to just 1 ms and extends physical Dante I/O capacity to 512 inputs and outputs. Both processors are designed for the most demanding applications, where performance, synchronization and reliability are critical.
Touring-Ready.
The processors are designed to be rack-mounted for the most challenging touring configurations. The HOLOPHONIX teams worked on the sustainability of each piece of the hardware. The rear panel features Neutrik-housed connectors integrated into the aluminum chassis, including two powerCON mains connectors, three etherCON connectors for remote control and Dante connectivity, as well as DisplayPort and USB 3.0 connectors for easy access while servicing. The front panel features a touch screen for quick server monitoring and configuration. The airflow is optimized to withstand all stresses.
A Chassis Carved from Solid Aluminum
Both processors are housed in a standard 19-inch, 2.5U rack chassis crafted from anodized aluminum. The front panel is carved from a single block of aluminum in a process that takes more than twenty hours, creating a distinctive design that reflects the technology within. Inspired by the world of high-end audiophile equipment, it combines technical sophistication with premium industrial design.
Redundant and Redundant
In addition to the network redundancy provided by the Dante configuration, the processors, key elements in the audio chain, are equipped with a redundant power supply module of the highest quality. This provides an extra level of security in the event of a power failure.
Reliable Support
The HOLOPHONIX support team is available to assist professionals in solving any problems they may encounter with our products. If necessary, a Service Mode feature can be activated, enabling our support team to remotely access the processors for control or repair purposes at any time (requires an Internet connection).
Technical Specifications
HOLOPHONIX Ultra
Height: 2.5 U, 111 mm
Width: 430 mm
Depth: 433 mm
Weight: 8.5 kg
Mains Connector: 2 x powerCON
Input Type: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Total Power: < 550W
Noise: Low fan noise
Format: Dante® AoIP Network
Audio Channels: 128 x 128 redundant channels maximum (depending on the licence charged)
Sample Rates: 44.1, 48 kHz, 88.2, 96 kHz
Bit Depth: 24 bits PCM
Latency: < 2 ms
Buffer Sizes: 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048 samples
Configuration: via Dante Controller App
USB: 1 × USB 3.0 (Type A)
Service Port: 1 × DisplayPort 4.1
Connections: 2 × etherCON (2.5 Gbps) Ethernet Ports (Primary and Secondary)
1 × etherCON Remote Port (1 Gbps)
2 × etherCON Dante Ports (2.5 Gbps)
Remote control with the ‘web remote’ interface, accessible from any computer on the same network, with Google ChromeTM or ChromiumTM web browsers
LCD touch Screen on the front, for monitoring and essential hardware parameters
Real-time automation capabilities thanks to the 'HOLOSCORE' free plug-in, compatible with any major DAW
Compatible with the Open Sound Control (OSC) protocol
Fully automated reboot after power outage
‘HOLOPHONIX Designer’ free offline editor for macOS® and Windows®
Unlimited (user-defined)
Unlimited (user-defined)
Mono, Stereo, Multichannel (user-defined layouts and channel quantity)
A-Format, B-Format, HOA Stream, Zylia, Eigenmike
Direct input routing to Master (without spatial algorithm processing)
WFS (Wave Field Synthesis) 2D, and 3D
HOA (Higher Order Ambisonics) 2D, and 3D, up to 7th order Ambisonics
VBAP (Vector-Base Amplitude Panning) 2D, and 3D
VBIP (Vector-Base Intensity Panning) 2D, and 3D
LBAP (Layer-Based Amplitude Panning) 3D
KNN (K Nearest Neighbors) 2D, and 3D
Angular 2D
Stereo Panning, Stereo AB, Stereo XY
Binaural for headphones
Transaural for stereophonic loudspeaker system
Support of head tracking and SOFA HRTF files for binaural and transaural algorithms
Free loudspeaker positioning to fit any custom loudspeaker layout
Outputs can also be configured to standard output formats (for example, to record an automatic downmix of the performance) :
Channel-based setup :
any ITU standard (e.g. 5.1, 7.1, 22.2, etc.), stereo panning, AB/XY microphone simulation for more realistic results, or binaural
Scene-based setup :
higher order Ambisonics from 1st order (B-Format) to very high resolution 7th order, compatible with many decoding software and VR applications such as YouTubeTM VR and FacebookTM 360
3D-immersive algorithmic reverberation
Object-based simulation and independant control on direct sound, early reflections and late reverberation parameter
Automatic level option based on source positioning and distance Model based on perceptive studies of distance
Trim (-80, +30dB) and Level (-60, +12dB) adjustments for sources, buses and master
Adjustable delay (0 to >5000 ms) on sources and buses
Equalizer and dynamic processing options on each source, bus, reverberation, with eight fully adjustable bands: 4 × Parametric filters (2d order), HPF and LPF filters (Butterworth type), High Shelf and Low Shelf filters available
Equalizer available on each audio output (loudspeaker)
Loudspeaker gain and delay adjustment on each spatialization bus, individually (with automatic computation mode based on loudspeaker positioning)
Integrated binaural monitoring of the loudspeaker setup
LFE channel with adjustable HPF filter (2nd order IIR filter, 12 db/oct) or user-defined subwoofer bus, using any available algorithm
Fully automated booting procedure, with a user-definable preset automatically loaded at startup, for easy operation on basic setups
Export 3D: GLB
Import 3D: GLB, STL, OBJ
Redundancy: Glitch-free audio redundancy with Primary and Secondary Ethernet ports
Embedded tech support tools for remote troubleshooting
Local control (with a computer screen, keyboard and mouse, not provided) exclusively authorized for service and maintenance.