- Description
- Reviews (17)
Description
For harp, piano, kora, double bass, handpan, zithers etc. High levels on stage.
Outings Jack and XLR simultaneously possible, works on phantom power or 9v battery automatically
Specifications:
- Contact microphone C1 or C2 Technical specifications of the microphones
- Attachment of the system in or on the instrument by Velcro, behind the tailpiece for double basses
- Operation on phantom power from 9v to 48v or on 9v battery (500 Hours)
- XLR internal low cut 3 positions: Flat / 180Hz / 360Hz
- Balanced XLR output
- unbalanced Jack out
- Velcro, white and gray putty adhesive audio provided
- Online user manual
- Storage bag
Tibo from Afro Buffalo -
I use the Jack for several years on two koras (a traditional ring one and a more modern chromatic one). I play in an "Afro Buffle" formation with percussionists and bass guitar. This system allows me to have a sound very faithful to the acoustics of the Kora with a wide amplitude (3 octaves). The bass reproduction is particularly very generous. After trying many microphones, the system ischell is really the best compromise for having faithful acoustic quality and fairly good feedback resistance. Plus the after-sales service is top notch. Thanks Fisher.
OR SOLOMON -
When I amplify a piano with my Ischell it's just like a fish in water: silence and my bubbles <3
Xavier -
Very good on my celtic harp
Geoff treseder -
England, United Kingdom
Easy to follow installation instructions on my double bass, I was up and running very quickly. I had been attracted to the Ischell from various youtube reviews and comparisons and I am pleased to say I am delighted with the sound straight out of the box.
Lower Tigchelaar -
South Holland, Netherlands
I have the microphone for a month now and I am quite pleased with it. The sound of my n'goni is very detailed and sharp. I recommend this product to anyone looking for a natural sounding representation of an acoustic instrument.
Bryan copeland -
New York, United States
The Ischell is the best pickup I have ever had on my bass, by a long shot, and I've tried almost all of them! No more of that weird tinney piezo sound. It's the perfect compromise between a natural microphone sound, with pickup volume and presence. Fischer was a huge help too. My package was held up in US customs, and I sent him one email, and he somehow got them to magically release it a day or two later.
Herve Lapalud -
Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France
correct sound quality (microphone placed outside the kora, near the bridge) in combination with an overhead audiotechnica. Experiments still in progress
Varenfel -
First concert 1 week after purchase, excellent! Installed on a cello to play metal among other things, no feedback problem and I really like the rendering.
Merci ^^
Serg -
I bought an X-Jack system for my double bass about 6 months ago. It's a very organic sounding mic! For loud situations I have to rely on my piezo pickup mostly (but I often send both signals to sound engineer, 'cause the mic gives 'air' to the sound, and he blends them) but for medium volume gigs I love to use the Ischell. I even compared it to one famous branded hi-end mic in a studio. We were all surprised: they sounded pretty much identical, the difference in sound was really slight! So I highly recommend the Ischell mike!
Ps The instructions provided helped a lot! Sometimes, with different basses it might take 30-40 minutes to find the best place for intallation. Moving the mic slightly (3-5 mm) to one or the other side may produce great effect on the sound! It's like an equalizer.
Susanne Globisch -
I just got the X-Jack and installed it in my Celtic Harp. Installation was easy, I found the right spot in the harp rightaway (in the middle between the strings and the side of the harp works best with my gut strung Salvi Egan). Plugged it in my amp (Acus Cremona) - and WOW, what a sound !!! Warm, strong, and precisely defined. Ideal to playing harp via a Looper!
Thanks for this great product and your excellent customer service !!!
Yours,
Susanne
Herve Calvayrac -
I amplify my double bass ¾ with a microphone ISCHELL X-Jack. The result is beyond all expectations (in association with a Schertler jam 200 amp). The acoustic sound is really there, no distortion, warmth of the sound of my counter and precision are there.
The pose is delicate and took a lot of time, you have to be precise and patient, but the help ofIschell was fast and efficient, it is definitely worth taking the time to install, because after that it is only happiness, the result is breathtaking. I thank in passing Ischell for the kindness and great professionalism towards me.
AUGER -
Excellent product… Used alternately on a Celtic Camac harp and a classic Salvi…
Vincent zanetti -
Tried on a rare instrument, the zena, invented by the Breton luthier Gweltas Simon: a pentatonic kora with, between the 2 rows of playing strings, 6 sympathetic bronze strings… Placed inside the body, glued directly to the skin, under the bridge, the X-Jack offers me to date the most effective alternative and closest to acoustic sound, including much of that beautiful resonance inherent in sympathetic strings.
The advantage, on stage, is that I can send the sound of the instrument to the control room, via XLR, and to an amp that serves as a return and on which I can adjust what I want, via jack. Exactly what I was looking for!
Essential: the sausage must be rolled well and not let any air pass through at all. Otherwise, the whole sound changes and it has nothing to do with it anymore.
A microphone that I recommend without hesitation to any kora and kamale n'goni fan.
Trivolis -
I received the x-jack, I just finished soundcheck at a noisy bar and it sounds great! It's a great product, definitely worth the money!
So thank you for creating this wonderful product for double bass, I've never heard my self better !!!
Trampoline -
Testing on an oud gives a very good result. You have to take the time to find the best location. I tried it live with a microphone to open up the sound a little more and the result was very good.
vervliet -
Perfect for the harp !!!!
On an acus8 amp, in jack as in xlr, the only thing is to check that the sausage does not let air pass. If it does, zero feedback and very good sound: beautiful highs, matte lows, defined and present.
Nickel also on 48-track concert hall mixer in XLR… in short, the reliable and easy solution !!!
PS: also tried on cello: very easy and very well defined !!!!
In short: for us who are just starting to amplify, in a small combo or on a medium stage (Italian theater type 800/1000 people), well it's nickel: clean, beautiful and easy!
Piropatton -
The X-jack allows the Phantom powered XLR jack to be side by side with a powered 1/4in jack. Maximum versatility, plug and play, plus the jack is well designed and work really well. The 9v is not as hot a sound as the XLR jack (9v vs. 48v) but it is great to have if you may be using amps without phantom power. I am really glad I ordered this version. The X-jack on my bass is the best pickup I have used. I highly recommend it.