The cocoa Countryman B3 Omni Lavalier Mic for MXW1 Transmitters Cocoafrom Countryman B3 Omni Lavalier Mic for MXW1 Transmitters Cocoais 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 TA4F connector for direct connection to MXW1 and MXW1/0=-Z11 Shure 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    TA4F (SW), See Description    20 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response    Headroom for General Use    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.

Standard, for most uses.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Just received this Benro B3 Ballhead. I want to use this with the Wimberly Sidekick. The 360 panning is extremely stiff. Is there any adjustment available for this??

A: When I rotate my B3 on the panning axis, I can feel some dampening. For use as a ball head, I do not find it excessive. With that said, I cannot whip the head around like lightning. It wants to turn at a constant, and controlled speed. In other words, no jerky stop, starts, or pans. Imagine a panning video camera.. Perhaps, there is too much dampening for your purposes. I am not aware of any friction adjustment for the panning axis.

Q: 2. Considering Benro B3 vs benro B4 any pros or cons to the quick release plate?

A: The Benro B3 comes with the PU60 plates (60mm long) versus the Benro B4's PU70 (70mm long). Depending on the size of your camera and the position of its battery door, either plate might obstruct it, but the longer plate has a higher chance of doing so.

Q: 3. Will this concealer work for the Hollyland Lark 150 Lavalier mic?

A: The Bubblebee Industries BBI-LC-RODE-BK Lav Concealer is designed specifically for use with the RODE Lavalier Microphone (B&H # ROLAV) and may not be compatible for use with the Hollyland lavalier microphone for the Lark 150 Digital Wireless Microphone System. As a better option, you can use the Viviana Pads Soft Foam Mounts for Lavalier Microphones - 30-Pack, Black (B&H # VIPAD30BK) which are universal and very easy to use.

Q: 4. I am picking up my Canon 90D with battery grip this Saturday. Thinking about getting the Benro TMA37AL and the Benro B3 head. About broke now but want a good tripod and I heard about this one. Will this fit my set up ok? Don't do video just landscape photography here inn the PNW. Thank you for any help.

A: This would be a great ballhead for the 90D + battery grip with all lenses, large and small. It is an incredibly strong ballhead for the price and size/weight! :)

Q: 5. If i purchase MXW1 and i have already the MXWNCS8 network Charging station,Can link it / Plug andplay myself and it will work ?

A: The Shure MXW1 Hybrid Bodypack Transmitter with Microphone (Z10: 1920 to 1930 MHz) is just a transmitter. By itself it will not do anything. It is designed to work with a networked audio system containing transceivers such as the Shure MXWAPT2 and the Shure MXWANI4 4-Channel Audio Network Interface.

Q: 6. Is it fairly easy to unscrew the quick release base? What is the thread size of the ball stud?

A: Yes, It is easy to unscrew. I don't know the exactly size of the thread but which is a regular size for common fittings. I found no any problem to put it on my Gitzo.

Q: 7. Is the 1/4" output a TS or TRS?

A: 1/4" TS (Unbalanced).

Q: 8. Is this head suitable for a lightweight 4x5 wooden field camera? Chamonix N2

A: Yes, the following ball head will support a payload of 39lbs. The Chamonix N2 weighs close to 4lbs

Q: 9. Is this compatible with TELEX Systems? 1 line to 3 using branch box?

A: Yes, the PortaCom B3-2000 Branch Box can be used to connect additional systems from manufacturers other than PortaCom, such as those from Telex.

Q: 10. Can the Benro B3 triple ball head fit on the Benro FGP28 C Go Plus 4 section carbon fibre travel tripod?

A: Yes, it will fit without issue. Generally speaking, most any tripod that has a removable head can take any tripod head.