The tan Countryman B3 Omni Lavalier Mic for BT3, CT2, TX4, UT4 Transmittersfrom Countryman B3 Omni Lavalier Mic for BT3, CT2, TX4, UT4 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 6-pin Hirose connector for direct connection to BT3, CT2, TX4, and UT4 Samson 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    6-Pin Hirose (SA), 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.

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Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. The Sound Devices fact sheet says this is 7800 mAH capacity, but this B&H spec shows 6600 mAH - are there different versions of the XL-B3, or is one of these specs incorrect?

A: Hi,The spec for the XL-B3 is 7800 mAH as stated on the Sound Devices website. This could be a typo on the website. Thanks!

Q: 2. Do these work for the RØDE Lavalier GO as well?

A: The Go Lav is .5mm wider in diameter than the regular Lav. As well, the Go Lav is 24mm longer vs 12mm of the regular lav. The Concealer may fit the Go lav snugly, but we can not guarantee it.

Q: 3. Can I use this with a hand mic connected with a 3-Pin XLR Female to 3.5mm RA Cable ?

A: The transmitter within the Movo Photo EDGE-DI Digital Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System for iPhones (2.4 GHz) has a 3.5mm TRS audio input connection. To potentially use with a dynamic handheld microphone, the compatible cable would be 3-Pin XLR female to 3.5mm TRS. A right angle on the 3.5mm connector would be okay to use.

Q: 4. What have people found is an average charge time using the Sound Devices L-series Battery Charger?

A: In general, charging times vary greatly for it depends on the amount of discharge, the charger and things like ambient temperature. With a fully discharged battery you should minimally consider 1-2 hours, maybe 3-4. In time you will get a feel of how long. Keep in mind generally when a battery takes longer to charge it will work longer. Generally batteries that charge from a fully depleted state in a few minutes last only a few minutes. That is because they are at end of life since the chemicals inside are exhausted and thus the battery will accept only a small charge.

Q: 5. Can I unplug the microphone and replace it with an audio source?

A: Yes.

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. Which version have this mic? Maybe V2.7 Rel. 795101A? or lower/higher?

A: Omnidirectional Lavalier Mic

Q: 8. How many minutes work after charging?

A: I use it for my Sound Devices 633 along with another off brand battery as back ups when my np1 that powers everything goes down and I don't have time to change to a fresh. Both xl series batts last about 4-5 hours just powering the 633 and a boom for phantom power, I don't have them set up to power the receivers or hops. Again that's what I use them for, your mileage may vary if you are using for another purpose.

Q: 9. can you tell me which version of the receiver do you sell? (V.2.6 Rel 682101A or V.2.7 795101A) ???

A: We don't seem to have either one. The Saramonic receiver we sell is MFR #UWMIC9RX9. The other numbers you sent don't bring up anything in our catalog.

Q: 10. Is this the correct size for a Sennheiser XS-R USB C lavalier?

A: According to the specs for the Sennheiser XS lavalier microphone, the capsule diameter is 10.5mm. The Bubblebee Industries The Windbubble PRO Fur Windscreen for Omni Lavalier Mics (Black, Medium, Single) will only work with mic diameter sizes up to 8mm. Therefore, you will need to use the next size up, for compatibility with the Sennheiser XS.