The black Countryman B6 Omni Lavalier Mic for Portable Recordersfrom Countryman B6 Omni Lavalier Mic for Portable Recordersis a very small lav microphone measuring one tenth of an inch in diameter. It can be used to capture audio for theater, broadcast, house of worship, and general lavalier applications.

This version is ideal for use as a head mic in theater. Built with a low handling noise and rugged construction, the B6 lavalier microphone can be easily hidden in a performer's hair or on costumes, ties, or behind a shirt button. It can also be attached to eyeglasses, for a secure, discreet, and convenient alternative to hair miking. The ultrathin diaphragm deliver a natural sound while its tiny size makes the B6 easy to position for ambient noise and feedback rejection. The B6's aramid-reinforced cable terminates to a 3.5mm locking connector for direct connection to Olympus, Roland, Sony, Tascam, Yamaha, or Zoom DM-420, DM-520, DM-620, DS-2400, DS-40, DS-51, DS-61, DS-71, LS-10, LS-14, R05, R09HR, PCM-D50, PCM-M10, DR-05, DR-07mkII, DR-08, PR-10, Pocketrak C24, Pocketrak W24, H1, H2, and H2n portable recorders.

Additionally, the included swappable protective caps let you shape the frequency response for different situations or to match other microphones. The B6 is resistant to makeup, sweat, and moisture when used with a protective cap, which can be quickly removed for cleaning or replacement.

For Theater, Live Stage & Studio Use    Hardwired Connector    Fits Select 3.5mm Recorders    3.5mm Locking (D3), See Description    20 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response    Includes 3 Capsule Protection Grids    Headroom for Theater Head Miking    Includes Windscreen & Cable Clips    Includes Carrying Case

Looks great when you want to see it, virtually disappears when you don't. The B6 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 B6 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 B6 provides high-quality audio with low distortion at SPL up to 140 dB on 48V phantom power. 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 B6 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. Will this work with the Canon R Mark 2?

A: Yes the Polsen MVS-5 is directly compatible with the Canon EOS R6 MKII camera.

Q: 2. Can the DC barrel output voltage be adjusted to 18 volts?

A: For the omnicharge Omni 20+ Portable Charger, the DC output voltage is adjustable from 5V to 25V.

Q: 3. Will this work with an Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

A: Yes, the Polsen MVS-5 Stereo Shotgun Microphone is compatible for use with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera.

Q: 4. Is there a battery-level indicator or some way to know how much charge is left in the battery?

A: The mic has a power indicator LED, but that will not provide an accurate indication of how much charge is left in the battery. You could use a volt meter for an accurate reading. An easy way to keep track of the number of hours that the mic has been in use would be to write down your start and end times on a piece of paper and store it with the mic. Just keep in mind that the MVS-5 can run for up to 36 hours with a CR2032 Battery

Q: 5. Will this work with a Canon XA70?

A: Yes, the Polsen MVP-6 Directional Shotgun Microphone can be connected to the 3.5mm mic input on the Canon XA70 Camcorder.

Q: 6. Can I order additional bands to have on hand in case one brakes?

A: Yes, ALZO digital sells sets of 4: https://bit.ly/2NklPst

Q: 7. Can this be charged with a solar panel? (Most are about 18V-20V.) Which input would I use?

A: You can either use teh USB-C connection to send power to the device. Or you can connect to the 5.5 x 2.1mm Barrel Port to power it up.

Q: 8. Can the Omnicharge Omni 20+ Portable Charger power my Celestron 8" telescope?

A: As long as the power draw does not exceed 100W, Yes. If you are unsure of the power draw of your telescope, please email sportoptics@bhphotovideo.com so we can discuss further.

Q: 9. Can this device power professional tools like Atomos monitor/recorders and cinema cameras like the Sigma fp?

A: Yes, as long as the devices don't require over 100W. The omnicharge Omni 20+ Portable Charger BH #OMOP2HA004 has an AC power output, like the one in your wall socket.

Q: 10. Is the AC out a pure sine wave?

A: This is a modified sine wave.