The light beige Countryman E6 Omnidirectional Earset Mic for Sony Wirelessis a vocal microphone with an adjustable boom that weighs less than one tenth of an ounce and is designed to be used by only one person. Once adjusted, it will continually hold this shape.

The E6 earset can be used on either ear for capturing audio and rejecting unwanted sound, feedback, or surrounding noise from stage monitors or nearby speakers in houses of worship, theater, and outdoor vocal and speech applications.

The low-profile, omnidirectional E6 earset virtually disappears against the skin, so performers will forget they're wearing a mic. This version offers the lowest gain for the most powerful vocals that require the highest overload. In addition, the earset comes with three protective caps with different high-frequency response characteristics that control the amount of crispness or sibilance (response at 15 kHz). This omnidirectional E6 earset's cable terminates to a 3.5mm locking connector for direct connection to Sony ZTX-B01 and ZTX-B02RC wireless bodypack transmitters.

For Stage, Theater, and Broadcast TV    Fits Sony Transmitters    Headroom for Strong Vocals    Detachable 2mm Diameter Cable    Stiff, Steel Boom    Includes Windscreen    3 x Protective Caps    Black and White Single Tie Cable Clips    Carrying Case

The Countryman earsets are very small, lightweight, and the least visible headworn microphones.

The classic E6 is a good choice when one person will wear the microphone. Because the boom is stiffer, it can be adjusted to fit, then stored away and quickly reworn.

The E6's stainless steel boom is tough and can be bent and re-bent to fit different performers. It is highly resistant to makeup, sweat, and moisture when used with the supplied protective caps. The earset should always have a protective cap in place to keep sweat, makeup, and other foreign material out of the microphone.

The E6 earset's flexible boom is easily shaped right on the performer's face. Changeable protective caps let you shape the frequency response for different situations or to match other microphones. This omnidirectional version includes three protective caps—+4 dB (bright), +8 dB (very bright) and +0 dB (flat)—that controls the amount of crispness or sibilance (response at 15 kHz.)

Easy adjustment keeps the mic in a comfortable position for rejecting unwanted sounds. The omnidirectional E6 earset provides more isolation and is suitable for situations where there are loud monitors, extreme feedback, or environmental noise.

The included removable, quick-swap cable detaches from the actual earset, making it completely replaceable in the event of a short or break. The replaceable cable design makes upgrading wireless microphone systems easy as they are available in a wide selection of connections to accommodate most wireless transmitters.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. If I want to put this mic on someone moving a lot as I follow them, will it pick up the rubbing of their clothing easily?

A: If you wish to hid the microphone under clothing, place the capsule in a small silk pouchthis will prevent rubbing noise. On the other hand, if you plan to have the microphone visible and clipped to a lapel or tie, nothing extra is required.

Q: 2. Which airline micro wireless for zip code 22963?

A: K6: 480.475 MHz and K2: 490.975 MHz should both work well in your area. We do have them available in stock as well.

Q: 3. Does this mic work well with a camcorder using an XLR adapter?

A: The ECM 44B does work well when connected to a camcorder. If your camcorder does not offer an XLR input we recommend the Kopul LMT-100 adapter cable. Many consumer camcorders and DSLR cameras feature a 3.5mm input jack and this cable adapts the mic correctly.

Q: 4. How long is the actual cord?

A: 10 feet

Q: 5. I am having trouble opening up the mic to replace the battery. What am I doing wrong?

A: The barrel of the Sony ECM-44B is threaded in the center and should unscrew with little resistance.

Q: 6. I'm curious if anyone knows (or can guess) how long the battery should last? I imagine weeks, especially if I use lithium and especially if I remember to remove it when not recording.

A: According to the product page: "Single AA Battery Provides 5000 Hours"

Q: 7. I need a mike to match with an old ECM-50PS. Would this have similar sonic, gain characteristics?

A: It's close for our purposes but we just do talking heads. We are on a limited budget and purchased them. I would suggest 55B if you want to match 50PS

Q: 8. Will this mic work with Scarlett Focusrite 2i2?

A: Yes, the microphone will work with the interface. However, please note: battery power only, does not accept phantom power.

Q: 9. is this mic / xlr connector balanced?

A: Yes it is.

Q: 10. Connecting with the Kopul Low to High Impedance Transformer should the camera use the 3.5mm LINE or 3.5mm MIC setting?

A: When connecting the Sony ECM-44B Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone to a 3.5mm input on a camera using the Kopul LMT100 Low to High Impedance Matching Transformer (B&H # KOLMT100), set the camera's input level on the mic level setting.