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Countryman Isomax 2 All-Purpose Microphone, Low Gain, with cH-Style 4-Pin Connector for Wireless Transmitters (Black)

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Countryman Isomax 2 All-Purpose Microphone, Low Gain, with cH-Style 4-Pin Connector for Wireless Transmitters (Black)
Key Features
  • Figure-8 Polar Pattern
  • For Instruments and Sound Reinforcement
  • Natural On-/Off-Axis Frequency Response
  • For Uncolored Recordings
The black Isomax 2 All-Purpose Microphone, Low Gain with cH-Style 4-Pin Connector for Audio Technica ATW-3201 Wireless Transmitters from Countryman features a frequency-independent capsule that delivers tight pattern control as an all-around instrument microphone. It can be used to capture audio in sound reinforcement applications for saxophone, violin, viola, cello, double bass, acoustic guitar, flute, piano, brass, and percussion instruments.
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Countryman Isomax 2 Overview

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The black Isomax 2 All-Purpose Microphone, Low Gain with cH-Style 4-Pin Connector for Audio Technica ATW-3201 Wireless Transmitters from Countryman features a frequency-independent capsule that delivers tight pattern control as an all-around instrument microphone. It can be used to capture audio in sound reinforcement applications for saxophone, violin, viola, cello, double bass, acoustic guitar, flute, piano, brass, and percussion instruments.

The Isomax 2 is built with exceptional gain before feedback and excellent rejection of the surrounding environment. It is lightweight, easy to use, and is designed to handle very-high sound pressure levels. It is supplied with a foam windscreen, basic clip, and carrying case. In addition, the 5' cable is permanently attached to the mic and terminates to a cH-style 4-pin connector for direct connection to Audio Technica ATW-3201 wireless bodypack transmitters.

 

Applications
Inside or outside musical instruments, placed on or hung over stages, and hidden in sets for theater, motion pictures, and TV, the mic can also be used as an audience mic or stage floor mic.
Style
The microphone is sleek, small, and lightweight and will not distract the instrumentalist or the public. It is easy to hang without scaffolding, which eliminates the risk of bulky equipment falling on performers.
Performance
Very-low distortion at high SPL levels encountered inside instruments. It offers an uncolored and clean sound with a superflat frequency response.
Polar Pattern
A microphone with a figure-8 (bidirectional) pickup pattern is sensitive to sound coming from the front and coming from the rear, but has a very-high rejection to sound coming from the sides. Great for mid/side and Blumlein stereo applications.

Countryman Isomax 2 Specs

Key Specs
Compatible Transmitters
Audio Technica: ATW-3201
Polar Pattern
Figure-8
Frequency Response
50 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
150 dB (A-Weighted)
Sensitivity
W5 Low Gain (ISOMAX, ISOMAX 2)
Analog Output
1x Hirose cH-Style 4-Pin Male
Environmental Resistance
No
Microphone
Compatible Transmitters
Audio Technica: ATW-3201
Polar Pattern
Figure-8
Included Tone/Pattern Caps
No
Performance
Frequency Response
50 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
150 dB (A-Weighted)
Sensitivity
-57 dBV/Pa
Sensitivity
W5 Low Gain (ISOMAX, ISOMAX 2)
Equivalent Noise Level
29 dB (A-Weighted)
Connectivity
Analog Output
1x Hirose cH-Style 4-Pin Male
Cable Length
5' / 1.52 m
Power
Power Sources
Plug-In Power / Phantom Power
Operating Voltage
6 to 50 V
Physical
Color
Black
Environmental Resistance
No
Dimensions
H: 0.16 x W: 0.31 x L: 0.63" / H: 4 x W: 8 x L: 16 mm (excluding Cable Strain Relief)

Countryman Isomax 2 Reviews

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question

My preamp phantom power is 48V. Will that power the ISOMAX 2?
Asked by: David
Yes. 48v will power this wired xlr microphone.
Answered by: Andrea O.
Date published: 2018-08-27

Would this mic also be acceptable to clip on an ...

Would this mic also be acceptable to clip on an on-camera interview subject? Others in this $ range seem to only be omni mics.
Asked by: Bob
Thanks Calvin. I was mainly referring to recording sessions where the subject is speaking directly to the camera, for example reading off of a teleprompter. Seems like this mic would work in those situations. Correct?
Answered by: Bob
Date published: 2024-01-17

Can I plug this directly into my camera's XLR ...

Can I plug this directly into my camera's XLR port? If so, will I need to switch to phantom power?
Asked by: Ken
Yes you can and you will need phantom power.
Answered by: John
Date published: 2019-08-30
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