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Countryman Isomax 2 All Purpose Microphone

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Countryman Isomax 2 All Purpose Microphone
Key Features
  • For Shure
  • Switchcraft TA4-Female Connection
  • Fits Bodypack Transmitters
  • Miniature and Versatile
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.
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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 Switchcraft TA4-Female connector for Shure wireless transmitters.

Versatile Design
The Isomax-2 All Purpose Microphone is designed to effectively capture instruments and vocals in both recording and sound reinforcement.
Omnidirectional Polar Pattern
The omnidirectional polar pattern yields a generous pickup area and evenly distributed frequency response throughout the spectrum.
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.
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 2Specs

Key Specs
Compatible Transmitters
Shure: AXT100+, BLX1, FP1, GLXD1, PG1, PGX1, PGXD1, QLXD1, SLX1, UC1, ULX1, ULXD1, UR1, UR1M
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
150 dB (A-Weighted)
Sensitivity
W5 Low Gain (ISOMAX, ISOMAX 2)
Analog Output
1x TA4F/Mini-XLR 4-Pin Female
Environmental Resistance
No
Microphone
Compatible Transmitters
Shure: AXT100+, BLX1, FP1, GLXD1, PG1, PGX1, PGXD1, QLXD1, SLX1, UC1, ULX1, ULXD1, UR1, UR1M
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
Included Tone/Pattern Caps
No
Performance
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
150 dB (A-Weighted)
Sensitivity
1.4 mV/Pa / -57 dBV/Pa
Sensitivity
W5 Low Gain (ISOMAX, ISOMAX 2)
Equivalent Noise Level
25 dB (A-Weighted)
Connectivity
Analog Output
1x TA4F/Mini-XLR 4-Pin Female
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)
9.2 x 5.2 x 1.5"

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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