The light beige Countryman B6 Lavalier Mic for Zoom Recorders, Mid Gain, Beigefrom Countryman B6 Lavalier Mic for Zoom Recorders, Mid Gain, Beigeis a miniature lavalier microphone measuring only 0.1" in diameter. It features a 3.5mm locking connector and connects to select Zoom recorders with audio on the left channel. The B6 microphone provides high-quality audio with low distortion at SPL up to 130 dB on 48V phantom power. The aramid cable, combined with the ultra-thin diaphragm, ensures low handling noise. The tiny size, combined with natural sound pickup, makes the microphone easy to position for ambient noise and feedback rejection.

The included changeable protective caps (+0, +4, and +8 dB) provide moisture resistance and allow you to adjust the frequency response to suit different applications or to match other microphones. Each of the three omni caps has a different high-frequency response characteristic that controls the amount of crispness or sibilance (response at 15 kHz). This microphone ships with the +4 dB protective cap attached, which boosts the perceived amount of presence in your sound while leaving the lower frequencies unchanged. You can switch to the 0 dB cap in case of problems when using this microphone with high-frequency feedback.

Zoom H1, H2, and H2n recorders with audio on left channel

Can be easily hidden in the hair, on costumes, or can be taped to a performer's face

Mid (W5, red band) is suitable for use as a head microphone in theater

Provides high-quality audio with low distortion at SPL up to 130 dB on 48V phantom power

Comes with three changeable protective caps (+0, +4, and +8 dB)

Resistant to makeup, sweat, and moisture when used with the supplied protective caps

Protective caps can be easily removed for cleaning or replacement when clogged with makeup

Low handling noise and rugged construction

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it work with de UWP- D11?

A: Yes it does.

Q: 2. When using this in RAW (mid and side recorded separately, to balance later in post, rather than blending while recording) on the H5, can the H5 still record a second back-up track at reduced gain? From the little I've read on the tech of mid-side, I'm thinking it could work: capsule's stereo file 1 of 2 is mono-mid on left channel and mono-side on right channel, leaving capsule's stereo file 2 of 2 to record same at -12dB. Good guess, or wishful thinking?

A: Yes!

Q: 3. Will this microphone work with the Zoom H1? Thanks.

A: I hooked a sanken cos-11d that is wired for Sennheiser transmitters up to a small sony hand recorder that has similar connections to the Zoom H1. This worked fine, except that the audio was coming in on the left channel only. If that doesn't bug you then I think I can tentatively say it should work. But you might want to get the B3 with normal sensitivity as this one has headroom, read as a bit of a pad. i.e. if the subject whispers, you might not hear it on this mic unless you turn the gain way up.

Q: 4. Are there electronics built in that take 48v to 15v phantom power? I'd be using with a Tascam X8.

A: To use the Countryman Isomax Headset Microphone with 3-pin XLR Connector (Beige) with the TASCAM Portacapture X8 32-Bit Float 8-Channel Multitrack Field Recorder, a 12V to 48V in-line transformer is required. The PSC A4812 48V to 12T In-Line Barrel Adapter is the recommended device for this application.

Q: 5. Compatible w. both G2 and G3 transmitters - or is there maybe issues to be aware of?

A: Works as intended. Much better than the MKE-2.

Q: 6. This zoom mid side microphone while looking like the one in the box for the h6 is a specifically mid side microphone,and is therefore a solution ? Just looking at mid side processing, and this is a appropriate solution? Stefan....

A: This mid side capsule works with the Zoom H5 and H6 portable recorders, and features two mic elements - one is a middle unidirectional mic that faces forward and one bi-directional side mic that is perpendicular to the first. This set-up enables the "mid-side" recording style, where signals from the center and ambient sounds from the sides can be combined to make the stereo image more narrow or wide.

Q: 7. How long is the mic cable?

A: Cable Length: 5 Feet

Q: 8. How long the cable itself?

A: Countryman Isomax Headset Microphone CABLE LENGTH: 5 Feet

Q: 9. Does this, like the Zoom SSH-6 Stereo Shotgun Microphone Capsule, allow the H5 to record in RAW, to allow mid-side balance in post?

A: Yes!

Q: 10. Im looking for mics to record a concert in a cathedral. Which would work better for that kind of recording? This mic, or the XYH- 6 capsule?

A: I would recommend the Zoom XYH-6, because it replicates the way we would hear a performance, while sitting in front of the stage. Be aware that both the Zoom MSH-6 and Zoom XYH-6 are mic capsules that only work with Zoom recorders with the Interchangeable Microphone System.