The black Countryman E6i Omnidirectional Earset Mic with 3.5mm Locking Connectoris 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, omnidirectional 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. 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 E6i earset's cable terminates to a 3.5mm locking connector for direct connection to Happie Amp or Empower Sound and Amazing Amp wireless bodypack transmitters.

For Stage, Theater, and Broadcast TV    Fits Happie Amp or Empower Sound Transmitters    Headroom for General Speaking    Detachable 2mm Diameter Cable    Soft, Flexible Boom    Larger, Silicone Rubber Earpiece    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 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. 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 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. Which type is this MKE2 Gold mic ? EW or 2-4 / 2-5? I know MKE2 has several types such as EW, 2-3, 2-4 and 2-5, what is the difference between EW and 2-x version? ( it seems EW has blue tag and 2-x has gold/yellow one, is it true?) And I want to use MKE2 on Rode Wireless Go, so which type should i choose?

A: This version of the Sennheiser MKE 2 Gold Series Subminiature Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone is the EW version which is wired with a 3.5mm TRS locking connector for compatibility with Sennheiser transmitters and other wireless transmitters that use the same wiring configuration and this mic has a black finish. The MKE 2 Gold is also available in beige finish and with different connectors for compatibility with other wireless transmitters. In addition to the 3.5mm locking connector, the MKE 2 is also available with a 3-pin LEMO connector or with a pigtail connector. The mic itself is exactly the same regardless of the color or the connector. Be aware that the MKE 2 Gold requires 7.5V of plug-in power supplied through the mic input of the transmitter or device it will be connected to. The Wireless GO transmitter supplies up to 2.8V of plug-in power and also has a non-locking 3.5mm TRS input so the MKE 2 Gold is not compatible for use with the Wireless GO transmitter.

Q: 2. Can this mic be used with Sennheiser's EW series wireless transmitters?

A: This lavalier mic is designed specifically for SONY transmitters and is not compatible with Sennheiser EW or other transmitter body-packs. Consider the Tram TR50 , a professional omnidirectional electret condenser lavalier microphone with a low-profile design resulting in low visibility. The TR50 features a frequency response that enhances the character and frequencies associated with speech.

Q: 3. I would like to know about this connector, does that microphone come with 4-pin connector or just cable and microphone?

A: Hi Fabio, This version features a 4-pin Hirose connection. Regards, Erin

Q: 4. Will it work with a Sony Wireless system?

A: The Pyle Pro PMEMSN12 is wired for Sennheiser Wireless Systems and will not work with a Sony system unless it is rewired for compatibility.

Q: 5. What is the difference between the Sennheiser MKE 2 Gold and the Sennheiser MKE Essential?

A: The MKE Essential is an economically priced lavalier mic based on the MKE2 Gold model. The Essential uses the newly designed KE4 mic capsule, which can handle high sound pressure levels, and provides a warm and clear vocal tone for small productions or stage presentations. The MKE 2 Gold is Sennheiser's premium model, known and and used in the high-end broadcast production and professional theater worlds. The Essential MKE will give you that rugged design, miniature form factor and premium sound quality of the MKE2 at a lower price.

Q: 6. I am looking for Senheiser AVX system with MKE2 mic and a compatible hanheld mic MMD 835 cardiode + compatible MD42 omnidirectional capsule with all accssories like camera mount etc.How much would be the cost of this bundle? Is it possible to use both lavelier and handheld mic at the same time with one AVX unit?

A: Thank you for your question. The AVX system with the MKE2 is the B&H # SEAVXMKE2STS. For the handheld you will need the B&H SESKMAVX4 transmitter and the B&H # SEMMD421 capsule. You cannot use both transmitter with a single receiver you will need a 2 receiver to use both mics simultaneously.

Q: 7. Is the 4-pin Hirose connector the same as a Sony 4-pin connector, for example on the DWT-B01 transmitter?

A: Yes, this mic is compatible with that Sony transmitter. It's pretty decent, too!

Q: 8. What is the optimal transmitter / receiver for the MKE 2 Gold ?

A: The Sennheiser EK 100 G4 receiver & Sennheiser SK 100 G4 transmitter would be the ideal compatible solutions to use with the MKE 2 Gold. You can also use the Sennheiser SK AVX Digital Bodypack Transmitter & Sennheiser AVX EKP Camera-Mount Plug-In Receiver with the Sennheiser MKE 2 Gold.

Q: 9. Will this work with my Boya Wireless Mic system?

A: It should swork with any wireless transmitter that has the right type of connector. Look carefully at the picture and see if the plug at the end of the cable looks like it would fit the jack on your body pack.

Q: 10. This MKE2 is giving me distortion even though my levels are far from clipping. I got this mic with the Sennheiser AVX bundle and recently shot a training video. My levels peaked around -24 to -12db, however, during playback I can hear high frequencies distort. It gets much noticeable once I process the audio and raise the level. I normally record straight into camera and also into an external recorder with this lav mic, however this issue keeps recurring. Why does this mic keep distorting my sound? Any help or tips would definitely be appreciated!

A: There are a number of things to consider when trying to source the cause of distortion. The question is where is the distortion occurring? Is the mic element overloading due to high SPL, or is the transmitter clipping because of improper gain staging? If the receiver is outputting line level and the input on the camera or recorder is set to mic, that may be the cause. Also, the gain settings on the preamp of the recording device needs to be set accordingly as it is a major part of the audio chain as well.