Description
The Countryman ISOMAX 2 is a tiny cardioid condenser mic engineered for jobs where a full-size capsule just won’t fit—inside instruments, taped to a stage, or tucked into a set for theater, film, or TV. This configuration ships hardwired with a 10 ft cable terminating in an XLR3 male connector, ready to patch straight into a snake or stage box without an inline adapter.
What sets the ISOMAX 2 apart from many small mics is true frequency-independent directionality: the cardioid pattern stays consistent across the spectrum instead of collapsing toward omni at low frequencies like many competitors. On a live stage, that translates directly into better gain-before-feedback and cleaner rejection of monitors and adjacent sources, even when the mic is buried near loud instruments or set pieces.
Sound quality holds up under pressure too. The open, full-range frequency response stays low-distortion even at the extreme SPLs found inside horns, drums, or percussion bodies, so front-of-house gets a natural, uncolored signal instead of a strained one. Phantom power flexibility (6V–50V) means it plays nicely with most consoles and wireless body-packs, though engineers should note voltages under 24V will reduce max SPL headroom.
Each mic arrives with the essentials for getting to work fast:
- ISOMAX 2 All-Purpose Cardioid Microphone
- Basic mounting clip
- Windscreen
- Carrying case
For techs building out rider-friendly instrument or theatrical mic kits, the ISOMAX 2’s size, pattern stability, and SPL handling make it an easy add to the plot.
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