The tan Countryman E6i Omnidirectional Earset Mic for Azden Transmittersis 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 4-pin Hirose connector for direct connection to Azden UHF 41BT wireless bodypack transmitters.

For Stage, Theater, and Broadcast TV    Fits Azden 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. I have a Galaxy S9 Android phone. Is the connector in the TM-St1 removable so I could use the Rode SC7 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Patch Cable B&H # ROSC7?

A: The connector is not removable but you can use the Rode SC4 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Adapter (B&H # ROSC4) to convert the plug on the mic from TRS to TRRS for the same result.

Q: 2. Is this microphone good for recording a symphony orchestra concert? i.e. is it good at picking up a decent range of frequency from the deepest of basses to the highest pitch of a piccolo?

A: Hello Anthony R. Thank you for your inquiry in regards to the SMX-30 Stereo/Mono Switchable Video Microphone. To answer your question, yes. The SMX-30's stereo capsules are broadcast quality and will give you excellent frequency response from 40Hz-20kHz. This is more than sufficient to capture all the detail of a symphony orchestra and will give you a full, natural sounding recording. To get the best performance out of the microphone, engage the +20dB boost switch and turn down your cameras volume so that your cameras audio meters peak at -12dB or slightly higher. Also, make sure to leave the low cut filter switch of the SMX-30 in the OFF position. Of course, make sure the mic is in STEREO mode.

Q: 3. Are 1.2V rechargeable batteries compatible?

A: Yes, you can use 1.2V rechargeable batteries such as the Panasonic Eneloop Pro Rechargeable NiMH Batteries with Charger - 2550mAh, Pack of 4 (B&H # PAKJ17KHCA4A) to power the Azden SMX-30V Stereo/Mono Mixable Video Microphone. Batteries must be charged in a charger, not while inside of the microphone.

Q: 4. Will it work on the Sony nex 7?

A: Hi as long as your Sony nex 7 camara has a mini jack audio input slot on your camara it will work excellent with your camera plus you can switch from stereo to mono input and roll off bass frequency as well, you can also have -10 & -20 decibals from the mic excellent feature if your recording a parade or noisy concert event. The audio quality is fantastic and it's more an directional microphone.

Q: 5. If affixed to camera like the Nikon Z6, can you still use the viewfinder or does the back of the shock mount get in the way? If so, could a shoe mount accessory solve that?

A: The viewfinder will not be blocked by the microphone's shoe mount.

Q: 6. Does this microphone work with Canon Vixia Camcorders?

A: Just check the camera or the manual to see if it does have a microphone input. Not all Vixia models have microphone inputs. If it does have a microphone input, then the SMX-30 is compatible. You may also want to check if the camera has a cold shoe slot to mount the microphone. If not, you may want to look into alternative mounting solutions.

Q: 7. How bad is the self noise level when connected to a Sony a6600 camera? Which microphone has the least self noise; this one or the SMX-30?

A: The Azden SMX-30V Stereo/Mono Mixable Video Microphone and the Azden SMX-30 Stereo/Mono Switchable Video Microphone have similar specifications in reference to self noise, with an identical signal to noise ratio spec of 82 dB (1kHz). While we have not tested either mic directly with the Sony a6600 Mirrorless Camera, they should both work well, although a bit of self noise is expected in general.

Q: 8. What is the 3.5mm plug cord length on the SMX-30?

A: It's 20 cm, 8 inches.

Q: 9. Thank you... So the Rode SC6 Dual TRRS is compatible with the Azden EX-503i mic?

A: The Azden EX-503i can be used with the SC6 adapter.

Q: 10. Will this mic work with the Azden 15BT wireless transmitter?

A: No it will not. The EX-507XD works with the PRO-XD transmitter and most mobile devices when plugged into the headset port, but will not work with other Azden transmitters. For the 15BT you should purchase either the EX-503L or EX-50L microphone.