Countryman E6I Directional Earset Mic For Portable Recorders

Countryman E6i Directional Earset Mic For Portable Recorders

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The light beige Countryman E6i Directional Earset Mic for Portable Recordersis a vocal microphone with a soft, flexible boom that facilitates its adjustment for different users. It's built with a larger silicone rubber earpiece making it better suited for situations when multiple users share the same mic.

The E6i 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, directional E6i earset virtually disappears against the skin, so performers will forget they're wearing a mic. This version offers the highest gain for general speaking such as presentations or sermons. Additionally, the earset comes with two pattern-changeable protective caps for maximum isolation and gain before feedback. This directional E6i earset's cable terminates to a 3.5mm locking connector for direct connection to Olympus, Roland, Sony, Tascam, Yamaha, or Zoom DM-420, DM-520, DM-620, DS-2400, DS-40, DS-51, DS-61, DS-71, LS-10, LS-14, R05, R09HR, PCM-D50, PCM-M10, DR-05, DR-07mkII, DR-08, PR-10, Pocketrak C24, Pocketrak W24, H1, H2, and H2n portable recorders.

For Stage, Theater, and Broadcast TV Fits Select 3.5mm Recorders Headroom for General Speaking Detachable 2mm Diameter Cable Soft, Flexible Boom Larger, Silicone Rubber Earpiece Includes Windscreen 2 x Protective Caps Black and White Single Tie Cable Clips Carrying Case

Key Specs
Compatible Transmitters	Olympus: DM-420, DM-520, DM-620, DS-2400, DS-40, DS-51, DS-61, DS-71, LS-10, LS-14 Roland: R05, R09HR Sony: PCM-D50, PCM-M10 Tascam: DR-07mkII, DR-08, PR-10 Yamaha: Pocketrak C24, Pocketrak W24 Zoom: H1, H2, H2n
Polar Pattern	Cardioid / Hypercardioid
Frequency Response	30 Hz to 15 kHz
Maximum SPL	125 dB (A-Weighted)
Sensitivity	W5/5/High Gain for General Speaking (H6, E6, EM6, EM2)
Analog Output	1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Male (Locking)
Environmental Resistance	Water-Resistant with Included Housing (Unrated)
Microphone
Compatible Transmitters	Olympus: DM-420, DM-520, DM-620, DS-2400, DS-40, DS-51, DS-61, DS-71, LS-10, LS-14 Roland: R05, R09HR Sony: PCM-D50, PCM-M10 Tascam: DR-07mkII, DR-08, PR-10 Yamaha: Pocketrak C24, Pocketrak W24 Zoom: H1, H2, H2n
Polar Pattern	Cardioid / Hypercardioid
Included Tone/Pattern Caps	Hypercardioid, Cardioid
Performance
Frequency Response	30 Hz to 15 kHz
Maximum SPL	125 dB (A-Weighted)
Sensitivity	6.0 mV/Pa
Sensitivity	W5/5/High Gain for General Speaking (H6, E6, EM6, EM2)
Equivalent Noise Level	24 dB (A-Weighted)
Connectivity
Analog Output	1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Male (Locking)
Cable Length	5' / 1.52 m
Cable Diameter	0.079" / 2 mm
Power
Power Sources	Plug-In Power
Operating Voltage	1 to 2 V
Physical
Color	Light Beige
Environmental Resistance	Water-Resistant with Included Housing (Unrated)
Weight	0.07 oz / 2 g

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

The E6i is soft and highly flexible with a larger silicone rubber ear piece. When multiple users share a mic, the E6i is a great choice. The soft boom is durable and the flexibility makes it easy to adjust for different users.

The E6i'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 E6i 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. The directional earset protective caps adjust the pattern from cardioid to hypercardioid.

Easy adjustment keeps the mic in a comfortable position for rejecting unwanted sounds. The directional E6i 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. will this work with an Android phone with USB C port? If so, how exactly?

A: To use the Polsen MVP-3 Micro Directional Shotgun Microphone for DSLR, Smartphones, and Portable Recorders with a USB C Android device, connect the included 3.5mm TRRS cable to an adapter such as BH #SATC35HPJAW Samsung USB Type-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter and then into the phone.

Q: 2. Does this need a battery, or other external power?

A: The MVP-3 uses plug-in power which is a small amount of voltage supplied by the device the mic is connected to.

Q: 3. Would this device be good for recording bird song? Birds can be 100 or more ft away.

A: No, the Rode VideoMic Me Directional Mic for Smartphones is designed to work like a "selfie" mic to record audio while recording video closeup and within in a few feet from the smartphone. It will not pick up birds from as close as 20 feet away. It is not a good mic for recording birdsongs. If you are going to be recording birds that are 100 feet or further away, you will need a specialized setup with a parabolic dish for capturing sounds from very far. You would also want to use a digital recorder that will capture higher quality audio. Please contact our pro audio department by phone or through live chat on the website and we can help you to put together a setup that will be best suited for your needs and budget.

Q: 4. Can the Polsen MVP-6 or MVP-3 mics be mounted on a boom pole?

A: Yes, the Polsen MVP-6 Directional Shotgun Microphone can be mounted on a boom pole.

Q: 5. Is there any way to plug the Polsen MVP-6 into an iPhone 15 Pro Max?

A: Yes. You can use an adapter such as the Comica Audio CVM-SPX-UC 3.5mm TRRS Female to USB Type-C Audio-Interface Cable for Android (B&H # COCVMSPXUC) or the BOYA 3.5mm TRRS Female to USB Type-C Male Adapter Cable (B&H # BOBYK9) to enable connection of the Polsen MVP-6 Directional Shotgun Microphone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Q: 6. Will this microphone be good for wedding parties?

A: The Polsen MVP-3 Micro Directional Shotgun Microphone can be used to record audio at a wedding party when used with a DSLR camera, smartphone, or portable recorder. It is suitable for recording audio at a wedding party.

Q: 7. Will this work with a Canon XA70?

A: Yes, the Polsen MVP-6 Directional Shotgun Microphone can be connected to the 3.5mm mic input on the Canon XA70 Camcorder.

Q: 8. Will this mixer work with 3-4 MVP-6 mics? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/746496-REG/Nady_MM_14FX_MM_14FX_4_Channel_Mini_Mixer.html/accessories

A: Because the Polsen MVP-6 Directional Shotgun Microphone for DSLR, Smartphones, and Portable Recorders requires plug-in power from its input source for operation, it would not be compatible for use with the Nady MM-14FX 4-Channel Mini Mixer with Echo Effects, which does not offer plug-in power. Typically, microphones like the MVP-6 are used on cameras, where plug-in power is commonly found from the camera input. The MVP-6 could, in theory, be used with a mixer offering XLR inputs with phantom power along with a phantom power converter such as the Rode VXLR+ (BH #ROVXLRP): https://bhpho.to/3L2t4BS

Q: 9. will this work completely on a Panasonic G9 ?

A: Yes it will

Q: 10. Would this be compatible with a Sony HXR-NX80 camcorder?

A: Yes, the Polsen MVP-3 is compatible for use with the Sony HXR-NX80. The camera has a 3.5mm mic input that will supply plug-in power. The mic can also be connected to one of the camera's XLR inputs when used with an XLR adapter that converts phantom power to plug-in power such as the Rode VXLR+ 3.5mm TRS Female to XLR Male Adapter with Phantom Power Converter (B&H # ROVXLRP) or BOYA 3.5mm TRS Female to XLR Male Adapter with Phantom Power Converter (B&H # BO35CXLRPRO).

Steven	01/09/2024
[Plug-In Power] The MVP-6 is a good first and affordable shotgun mic: it has a switch to select usage with a camera (TRRS) or a smarphone 3.5 mm jack (TRS) without requiring an adapter, battery or phantom power. Its cable is non-detachable, coiled and its length is perfect. It is meant to capture audio from its source with a focused narrower perception during the recording the way we hear selectively when we focus our attention. So far, I used it indoors for an interview with a camera positioned 3 ft away in a quite room, then with music playing at close proximity and finally outdoors while filming sport car with an 85 mm lens, so quite away from the subject at a marina with surrounding noises. During each recording, I pointed the shotgun mic straight at the audio source, rotated 90° and then all the way at 180° to test the off-axis rejection. I compared the audio by playing it back with quality headphones from the shotgun mic and the on-board SONY A6400 omni directional mics in all three scenarios. I found the self-noise to be similar between the MVP-6 and the camera while listening at 75% playback volume. However, on-axis, the audio pleasantly more focused when using the shotgun mic. If you can be close to the source (on-camera using the cold shoe while filming with a wide angle lens or using a boom pole using its 1/4”-20 threaded hole and 3.5 mm cable extension plugged into an audio recorder) and orientate it properly, this shotgun will definitely improve the audio quality. It adds clarity and some perceptible loudness to the production. The advantage in using a shotgun mic such as this one is also to allow keeping the audio gain low(er). This is desirable because the camera’s built-in pre-amps are rarely very good. It is best to keep the gain as low as reasonable to reduce the self-noise. As for the sound characteristics: it is a little on the bright side and it reminded me of Sennheiser. [I have received this product in exchange for my honest review] 5

Gomez	13/08/2024
[1 to 2 V] Muy practico y eficiente 5

Jim	29/07/2024
[Plug-In Power] Very lightweight directional mic. I have the Polsen MVP-3 also, which is a great run and gun cold shoe mount mic. But this one is more directional. This one could even be used for interviews if close enough to the subject, because the supercardioid pickup pattern does a good job isolated the sound to where you point the mic. The attached cable seems well thought out in that it is not too heavy to where you feel it is straining the connection. Also has a nice length to work with when on the cold shoe. I like that it works without a needed battery. This makes things easier in the field because you don't have to worry about replacing batteries, but still give a strong level IMO. It also has a switch to change between using it with a camera or a phone/ipad. This makes it very versatile. And by being super lightweight, it should be great with a gimbal or stabilizer. Seems like a solid, versatile, directional mic- especially at this price point. [I have received this product in exchange for my honest review] 5

Shawn	29/06/2024
[1 to 2 V] I love that this mic doesn't pick up the background or peripheral noise in the environment where I'm shooting. So great to just plug and play, not worry about battery life. Fantastic mic! 5