The black Countryman B3 Omni Lavalier Mic for B60 Transmittersfrom Countryman B3 Omni Lavalier Mic for B60 Transmittersis a water-resistant, miniature lavalier microphone for capturing high-quality audio. It can be used in a variety of applications such as a tie-clip lavalier in interviews, a hair-hidden mic for drama, a water-resistant mic for water sports and hurricane reporting, or simply a small mic to hide in a prop flower vase.

The B3 capsule is resistant to moisture (IP67), which allows for placement in the hair or on bare skin, and its omnidirectional polar pattern minimizes handling noise, wind noise, and plosives (popping). Furthermore, a variety of skin-matching colors are available. This B3's cable terminates to a TA3F connector for direct connection to B60 Audix wireless bodypack transmitters Additionally, a carrying case, two cable clips, a windscreen, and three protective caps are also included.

For Interviews, Drama, and Water Sports    TA3F (AB), See Description    20 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response    Headroom for Strong Vocals    Includes 3 Capsule Protection Grids    Windscreen    Cable Clips    Carrying Case

Looks great when you want to see it, virtually disappears when you don't. The B3 is easily hidden in hair or on costumes, with five colors to match clothing, hair, and skin tones. Use a felt tip marker to color the white caps for near-perfect concealability. Never suffer the hassle and degraded sound quality of under-clothing miking again.

The B3 is resistant to makeup, sweat, and moisture when used with the supplied protective caps and works well in hair or on the body. The protective caps are easily removed for cleaning or replacement, and the aramid-reinforced cable gives it world-class survivability.

The B3 provides high-quality audio with low distortion at SPL up to 140 dB for wireless applications. The aramid cable and thin diaphragm combine to offer low handling noise. The flat-frequency response accurately captures voice or instruments, and the small size makes the B3 easy to position for ambient noise and feedback rejection.

Changeable protective caps let you shape the frequency response for different situations or to match other microphones. Versions are available for different speaking or singing styles, with high-overload capability for recording instruments.

Low, head miking for theater.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is it possible to connect this XLR system into Wireless EW Sennheiser? What would be the appropriate adapter ?

A: The Sanken COS-11D miniature omnidirectional lavalier mic with XLR output will not work with a Sennheiser EW wireless transmitter. You would actually need it to be wired with a 3.5mm male, trs locking connector. We currently carry the COS-11D wired for the Sennheiser EW wireless system. The B&H catalog number is SAC11WNSETRB.

Q: 2. Will this work with a Sennheiser G3 receiver/transmitter set?

A: Yes. This mic will work with the Sennheisser G3.

Q: 3. Will this work seamlessly with the Sony UWP-V1 wireless system, which uses the UTX-B2V Beltpack Transmitter?

A: Yes, the Sanken COS-11D Omni Lavalier Microphone is compatible for use with the transmitter included with the Sony UWP-V1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone System.

Q: 4. Hi, just wondering if someone could tell me if this is compatible with the SONY UTX-B2 wireless transmitter? Thanks, Ross.

A: As long as it is wired for the transmitter's connection, it should work without a problem.

Q: 5. I have bought this mic and when plugged into my Sennheiser EW-G3 transmitter I get no signal at all, is there a setting I need to change? The transmitter works with ME-2 Mic, recording to a Zoom H6. Thank

A: Hi. This mic is great but comes with some strange and quite dealbreaking features. I sent my first one back due to a high pulsating noise that it created along with very low input volume. Got a new one and same thing. I'm paring it with a Sennheiser G3 unit and a zoom H6 as well and just by chance I notised that I had perfect sound when pulling the plug out of the G3 transmitter a millimiter or so. If you stick it all the way in, it wont work. Obviously this is crap and I'm only using it when I have a subject that I know will be pretty much completely still and I always have to fibble around with it for a while but then again, It produces greeeeat sound for a Lav. /Marcus

Q: 6. Sound devices a20

A: This Sanken COS-11D Omni Lavalier Microphone with Normal Sensitivity & LEMO 3-Pin Connector for Wisycom Transmitters may not work with the Sound Devices A20-Mini Digital Wireless Bodypack Transmitter and Recorder (B&H # SOA20MINI). The A20-Mini can be used with microphones that have a LEMO 3-pin connector wired for compatibility with Sennheiser transmitters such as the Sanken COS-11D Omni Lavalier Microphone with Normal Sensitivity & LEMO 3-Pin Connector for Sennheiser Transmitters (B&H # SAC11ANSELBE), which is the same microphone with the appropriate wiring configuration.

Q: 7. Which version do I need to buy to connect to the Tentacle Track E?

A: The version that is wired for Sennheiser transmitters is compatible for use with the Tentacle Track E. The Sanken COS-11D Omni Lavalier Microphone with Normal Sensitivity & 3.5mm Locking Sennheiser Connector (with Accessories, Black (B&H # SAC11WNSETRB) is the same mic with compatible wiring and the locking 3.5mm connector.

Q: 8. Have TASCAM DR-10 -- Will this work and what is the name of the locking connector I need?

A: This Sanken COS-11D microphone comes with a 1/8 TRS locking connector (it screws onto the wireless transmitter so it stays secure). It is advertised for the Sennheiser G3 transmitters but looking at the Tascam DR-10 it appears to have the same 1/8 TRS plug, so it should work fine.

Q: 9. Will this work with the Lectrosonics 200 series as well?

A: Yes, the Sanken COS-11D Omni Lavalier Microphone with Normal Sensitivity & Servo-Bias TA5F Connector for Lectrosonics Transmitters will work with Lectrosonics 200 series transmitters that use a TA5 input connector.

Q: 10. Will this mic work on Sony and Sennheiser packs?

A: No it will not. If you have a Sony wireless system then you have to get the COS 11D that says for Sony. The same is true for Sennheiser if you have a Sennheiser system you have to get the one that says for Sennheiser. The two are wired differently. The Sanken is an fantastic lav so make sure you get the right one.