The black Isomax 2 All-Purpose Microphone, Standard Gain with 3.5mm Locking Connector for Happie Amp or Empower Sound Happie Amp and Amazing Amp 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 3.5mm locking connector for direct connection to Happie Amp or Empower Sound Happie Amp and Amazing Amp wireless bodypack transmitters.

Omnidirectional Polar Pattern    For Instruments and Sound Reinforcement    Natural On-/Off-Axis Frequency Response    For Uncolored Recordings    Reduced Feedback Issues

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.

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.

Very-low distortion at high SPL levels encountered inside instruments. It offers an uncolored and clean sound with a superflat frequency response.

The omnidirectional polar pattern picks up sound from all directions equally offering the flattest frequency response, lowest noise level, and is least susceptible to wind noise and vibration. It is recommended for recording and sound reinforcement of acoustic instruments such as percussion, guitar, saxophone, and piano.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How does the NTG3 work as a handheld interview mic out on the field?

A: The short answer here is, not typically. I say this because the NTG3 is a very directional, supercardioid microphone. What this means is, it is designed more for isolating at various distances and not so much for direct, close audio. If you do use this microphone in tight you can also hear variations in the volume and sound. Handling noise would also be an issue.

Q: 2. Does the NTG3B come with a battery?

A: No. The RODE NTG3B Shotgun Microphone operates using phantom power. It does not have the options of being powered with a battery.

Q: 3. Is there any upgrades to the recorder itself or is it just a different color?

A: It's just a difference in appearance.

Q: 4. If the dials control the trim (what is recorded), how do we also set the mix levels sent to the 1/8" line-out for a live mix?

A: The dials on the face of the Zoom H6 Recorder control input gain. You can create a mix by using the project mixer on the H6's touch screen.

Q: 5. I want to transfer 4 discrete tracks from my Tascam 3340s without mixing into stereo. Will the H6 record four tracks simultaneously? I know many other recorders can only record two tracks, then another two.

A: Hi, Ed S. The ZOOM H6 can record 4 audio tracks simultaneously. Just run each of your 4 tracks separately out of your 3340s and separately into each track of the ZOOM H6. Don't forget to read the owners manual to set the quality of your new recording. The ZOOM H6 is an excellent product that will actually allow you to record 6 separate channels simultaneously (with an additional module). I hope my answer helps you. Thanks.

Q: 6. I am not sure if I got a defective Zoom h6. My device has this faint hissing noise even without any microphone plug in. if I set my gain to 6 and above and bump headphone volume to about 60 I can hear noises and I can also hear this noise in the record as well. Can someone confirm this with your device? - Thanks

A: Yeah this happens with mine as well. I haven't heard it too much in my recordings though. But if it makes you feel any better, I have noise when the gain is set to 6 or above too, even without a microphone plugged in.

Q: 7. sennhiser mkh 416 vs this?

A: Both great mics! I have 2 NTG3's and what I love about them are they have a little wider pick up pattern the MKH 416 so If I need to mic 2 people it's easier. It's a great sounding Mic that I've put through every shooting scenario and it keeps on ticking!

Q: 8. Is this a Lobar Pattern microphone?

A: A Lobar pickup pattern is commonly found in shotgun microphones and has the highest possible directionality, and can often be used interchangeably with "hypercardioid" and "supercardioid" pattern descriptions. However, both patterns are technically slightly less directional than the Lobar pattern, but Lobar is also much less commonly used by manufacturers to categorize their microphones' pickup capabilities. The NTG3B Moisture-Resistant Shotgun Microphone's pickup pattern is categorized as supercardioid.

Q: 9. Is it possible to plug multiple lavalier mics ?

A: Yes, you can plug in up to 4 mics (lav or otherwise) as long as they connect through XLR or in.

Q: 10. If I get the boom pole that comes with the basic kit here, what is the recommended boom stand I should get to use with it?

A: You can use a basic model like the Auray Boom Pole Holder (B&H # AUBPH) or the BoomMate BPH Microphone Boom Pole Holder (B&H # BOBPH) together with a grip head such as the Impact 2.5" Diameter (B&H # IMKCP200).