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Countryman Isomax 2 All Purpose Microphone

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Countryman Isomax 2 All Purpose Microphone
Key Features
  • Miniature and Versatile
  • With Toa 1/8" (3.5mm) Mini
  • For Azden Transmitters
  • Cardioid
The Countryman Isomax 2 All Purpose Microphone is a miniature and versatile favorite that is well suited for capturing instruments, choir groups, stage performances, ambient audio and much more. The Isomax 2 delivers excellent gain before feedback for maximum performance and minimal noise on stage and in noisy environments.

As an instrument microphone, the Isomax 2 captures brass, strings, percussion and wind instruments with pristine results. 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 Toa 1/8" (3.5mm) Mini connector for Azden wireless transmitters.

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Countryman Isomax 2 Overview

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

As an instrument microphone, the Isomax 2 captures brass, strings, percussion and wind instruments with pristine results. 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 Toa 1/8" (3.5mm) Mini connector for Azden wireless transmitters.

Applications
Inside or outside musical instruments, placed on or hung over stages and hidden in sets for theater, motion pictures and TV
Audience mics, stage mics
Available in cardioid, hypercardioid, and omni directional patterns
Performance
Text book perfect polar patterns for excellent stereo separation and rejection of unwanted sounds.
Very low distortion at the high sound levels encountered inside instruments with super flat frequency response for an uncolored, very clean sound.
Directional pattern is frequency-independent - doesn't become omni at low frequencies
Excellent gain before feedback
Handles high SPL
Style
Sleek, small, lightweight mic doesn't distract instrumentalist or house
Easy to hang without scaffolding

Countryman Isomax 2 Specs

Key Specs
Microphone Type
Instrument-Mount
Compatible Transmitters
Azden:
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Frequency Response
50 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
150 dB (A-Weighted)
Sensitivity
W5 Low Gain (ISOMAX, ISOMAX 2)
Analog Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Male
Environmental Resistance
No
Microphone
Microphone Type
Instrument-Mount
Compatible Transmitters
Azden: WM-PRO, WLT-PRO, 32BT, WM22, 31LT
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Included Tone/Pattern Caps
No
Performance
Frequency Response
50 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
150 dB (A-Weighted)
Sensitivity
1.4 mV/Pa / -57 dBV/Pa
Countryman Sensitivity Code
W5 Low Gain (ISOMAX, ISOMAX 2)
Equivalent Noise Level
29 dB (A-Weighted)
Connectivity
Analog Output Connector
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Male
Cable Length
5' / 1.52 m
Power
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Operating Voltage
6 to 50 V (Phantom Power)
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)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10 x 10 x 2"

Countryman Isomax 2 Reviews

Didn't work - B&H Unhelpful

By Miriam
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-10

I ordered this product and it arrived 9 months later without notification or updates from B&H. The product did not work and provided terrible audio. When I reached out to B&H for assistance they would not assist with a return saying we were outside of the 30 day window of ordering the product. We have bought a lot of gear from B&H in the past and we're extremely disappointed in B&H and this product.

Amazing performance in a small package

By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2012-04-05

Our Church was looking for replacement choir mics as the ones we had were over 10 years old and were black and our ceiling is white. After talking to one of the B&H staff, they recommed this product, it isn't the cheapest and not the most expensive. Installation was a snap, the 50' cord is a blessing as some came with only 35', powerful pick up for such a small package. After installation most folks could no find them as they blend in so well. We may need one more mic for the size of our choir, but we were advised to try two as we could add more later if needed.

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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 use this with Tentacle Track E?

Can I use this with Tentacle Track E?
Asked by: Jaime J
The Countryman Isomax 2 All-Purpose Microphone is fully compatible with the Tentacle Sync TRACK E Pocket Audio Recorder with Timecode Support.
Answered by: Daniel O
Date published: 2026-04-20

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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