The beige Countryman E6 Omni Earset Mic for Audio-Technicafrom Countryman E6 Omni Earset Mic for Audio-Technicais a vocal microphone with an adjustable boom that weighs less than one-tenth ounce. It is a water- and wind-resistant microphone that can be used on either ear for capturing audio in houses of worship, theater, or outdoor vocal and speech applications.

The low-profile, omnidirectional E6 Earset virtually disappears against the skin, so performers forget they're wearing a mic. Three sensitivity options cover general speaking to extremely powerful vocals and four color options allow you to match the E6 to your skin tone for minimum visibility.

In addition, the E6 Earset features three omni caps (very bright +8 dB, bright +4 dB, and flat +0 dB) that deliver response characteristics for most other applications such as recording flute and violin. The E6 Earset is available as a directional microphone too with cardioid and hypercardioid caps. This omnidirectional E6 Earset's cable terminates to a Hirose 4-pin connector for direct connection to an Audio-Technica ATW-T1801, ATW-T27, ATW-T31, ATW-T51, ATW-T201, ATW-T210, ATW-T210a, ATW-T310, or ATW-T310b wireless bodypack transmitter for use with 200 Series, 1100 Series, 1400 Series, 1800 Series, 2000 Series, 2000A Series, 3000 Series, or 3000A Series wireless systems.

For Vocals and General Speaking    Detachable 1mm Cable    Hirose 4-Pin (AT), See Description    20 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response    Headroom for Strong Vocals    Includes +8, +4, and +0 dB EQ Caps    Windscreen    Cable Clips    Carrying Case

The Countryman E6 head-worn Earset is small and lightweight, and is hardly visible from a distance.

The E6 Earset's stainless steel boom is built tough and can be bent and re-bent many times to fit different performers. The E6 is highly resistant to makeup, sweat, and moisture when used with the supplied protective caps.

The flexible boom is easily shaped right on the performer's face and is available in multiple skin tones. Their protective caps let you shape the frequency response for different situations or to match other microphones; caps for the directional earset adjust the pattern from cardioid to hypercardioid. Choose a sensitivity for speaking or singing with up to 140 dB SPL capability.

The E6 provides high-quality audio with low distortion and an SPL of up to 140 dB. It delivers rich, full band audio quality.

Easy adjustment keeps the mic in a position for rejecting unwanted sounds. Countryman's omnidirectional Earset offers a reduction of 12 dB compared to a lavalier mic, while the directional E6 Earset provides even more isolation. Excellent for houses of worship, theater, and outdoor events.

An E6 replacement cable installs in seconds. The snap-on cables are rugged and available for almost any wireless transmitter or for XLR inputs with phantom power.

For general speaking.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you change the output connector from XLR to a 3.5mm plug?

A: The E6 Flex from Countryman, E6XDP5B2 has an XLR connector that is hardwired to the cable. The connector is not removable.

Q: 2. How sturdy are these? We are replacing some Apex headsets that appear to be quite delicate, two have failed so far; they have been used and stored very carefully...

A: Strong so far. Our new Senior Pastor has been using this brand for years and speaks very highly of it...hence buying new one for him. I would not recommend for kids being kids. Our guest speakers use same brand but older models (we have 3) and those have held up strong as well all these years. We have only had to replace the earclip once when it was sat on. Company stands behind their product!

Q: 3. is the Countryman E6 good for vocals?

A: Yes, the Countryman E6 Omni Earset Microphone is a good mic to use for vocals.

Q: 4. I need to practically swallow the 831cW for it to pick up my voice. Is there a omni-directional mic that would work better? What am I doing wrong here?

A: We have not had that issue with our mic , it was purchased as an upgrade from the mic that came with our wireless unit. It was a big improvement . It has always been clipped on tie not the lapel. Cables are very sensitive on all units we have used so don't wrap them. A lot depends on receiver position & how much power you have for system.

Q: 5. I want to connect this to a computer. Is there an adapter I can get to plug it into a 3.5mm?

A: Use the Comprehensive EXF Series Mini Male TS to 3-Pin XLR Female Cable - 6' B&H # COCMMXF6

Q: 6. What is the difference between the B and the R models?

A: AT 831b POLAR PATTERNCardioidFREQUENCY RESPONSE40-18,000 HzLOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF80 Hz, 18 dB/octaveOPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY Phantom: -44 dB (6.3 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa Battery: -46 dB (5.0 mV) re 1V at 1 PaIMPEDANCEPhantom: 200 ohms Battery: 270 ohmsAT831rPOLAR PATTERNCardioidFREQUENCY RESPONSE40-16,000 HzLOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF80 Hz, 18 dB/octaveOPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY Phantom: -44 dB (6.3 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa IMPEDANCEPhantom: 200 ohms Mainly the b has two power sources - battery and phantom power plus a wider freq response, but a shorter cable.

Q: 7. I am a pastor and am upgrading my wireless microphone system? I can not remember what frequencies I can no longer use.

A: All of the wireless equipment carried by B&H is legal for use in the United States. Any equipment in frequency bands recently restricted by the FCC has been removed from our inventory.

Q: 8. My beige head worn (ear loop) countryman mic started breaking up - static, etc. The problem was in the connection between the cable and the mic. I rotated the part of the connector at the cable back and forth about a half turn, and it made less noise and cleared up after a few turns. Does this connector release from the mic if it is pulled out, or is it not meant to disconnect? I would like to disconnect it if possible and spray the connections with CAIG D5 to clean the connection.

A: Yes, the Countryman E6 Earset Microphone does have a detachable cable. You can see the mic without the cable in the second photo and the cable is shown by itself in the fourth photo. The cable can be replaced if needed with the Countryman E6 & E6i Snap-on Replacement Microphone Cable (B&H # COE6CT1SR) which has a 3.5mm locking connector that is compatible for use with Sennheiser wireless bodypack transmitters. Countryman also offers replacement cables in different colors and with different connectors.

Q: 9. Can the boom/Stem be bent constantly without any issues?

A: Yes, the boom arm on the Audio-Technica BP892xCHTH Omnidirectional Earset is flexible and can be adjusted as needed to follow the contour of your face in order to position the microphone near the corner of your mouth.

Q: 10. Will this Countryman E6 with 3.5mm locking connector work with any wireless transmitter that has a 3.5mm (1/8") input? For example, will it work with the Rodelink Filmmaker Wireless transmitters?

A: The locking 3.5mm connector on this Countryman mic is wired for Sennheiser, but it will work with the Rode Filmmaker transmitters. Sony wires their 3.5mm mics differently, so this will not work with Sony transmitters. Countryman has many version of their mic models to cover most manufacturer's wiring and technical specifications.