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Countryman Isomax 2 Audience and Choir Microphone

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Countryman Isomax 2 Audience and Choir Microphone
Key Features
  • Miniature and Versatile
  • 10' (3m) Cable with 3-pin XLR
  • -60dB Headroom
  • Cardioid
The Countryman Isomax 2 Audience and Choir Microphone is a miniature and versatile favorite that is well suited for capturing choir groups, stage performances, ambient audio and much more. The Isomax 2-H delivers excellent gain before feedback for maximum performance and minimal noise on stage and in noisy environments.

For capturing ambiance and group vocals, the microphone rejects off-axis noise and feedback with exceptional results.

A wide variety of connections are available for use with various wireless transmitters. This version features a standard 3-pin XLR connector attached to a 10' (3m) long cable.

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Countryman Isomax 2 Overview

The Countryman Isomax 2 Audience and Choir Microphone is a miniature and versatile favorite that is well suited for capturing choir groups, stage performances, ambient audio and much more. The Isomax 2-H delivers excellent gain before feedback for maximum performance and minimal noise on stage and in noisy environments.

For capturing ambiance and group vocals, the microphone rejects off-axis noise and feedback with exceptional results.

A wide variety of connections are available for use with various wireless transmitters. This version features a standard 3-pin XLR connector attached to a 10' (3m) long cable.

Applications
Virtually invisible mics for choir, stage and audience
Performance
Unusually uniform pickup over entire choir or production
Text book perfect cardioid and hypercardioid polar patterns for excellent stereo separation and rejection of unwanted sounds
Precision directional patterns are uniform with frequency
Excellent gain before feedback
Handles high SPL
-60dB Headroom
The -60dB headroom is ideal for close capturing instruments without noise and distortion.
Cardioid Polar Pattern
The Cardioid polar pattern is versatile and ideal for capturing vocals and instruments without off-axis noise and distortion. The directional pattern is unaffected by frequency variations and provides a high rejection.
Pristine Audio Quality
A wide frequency response and low signal-to-noise ratio result in clean audio reproduction.
High Sound Pressure Handling
The Isomax 2 features an impressive 150dB SPL handling for maximum gain before distortion. This is ideal while close capturing instruments with high transient response.

Countryman Isomax 2Specs

Key Specs
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Element Type
Condenser
Controls
No
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
150 dB (1% THD)
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Microphone
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Element Type
Condenser
Sound Field
Mono
Controls
No
Pad
No
Performance
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
150 dB (1% THD)
Connectivity
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin
Cable Length
10' / 3 m
Power
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Operating Voltage
50 to 60 V (Phantom Power)
Physical
Color
Black
Dimensions
H: 0.15 x W: 0.31 x L: 63" / H: 4 x W: 8 x L: 16 mm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10 x 6 x 1"

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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