Countryman B3 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
- Omnidirectional lavalier with very low handling noise
- Three protective caps shape the high frequencies
- Wired for most wireless transmitters
From $178.50 USD
Countryman B3 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
The Countryman B3 is an omnidirectional lavalier microphone with swappable high-frequency caps and very low handling noise, made for interviews, hidden drama miking, reality TV, sports, and field reporting.
The capsule measures 5.8 × 4.6 mm, so it hides easily or sits neatly on a tie clip. Three protective caps (+0, +4, and +8 dB) shape the high frequencies or match the B3 to other microphones, and they resist water, sweat, and makeup. The white caps take color from a felt-tip marker for a custom match. An aramid-reinforced cable guards against stretching and keeps handling noise down.
Two sensitivities are offered. W4 is the standard gain for most uses, and W5, marked with a red band, is a mid gain for theater head miking. The red-band W5 handles 140 dB SPL on a wireless transmitter and 150 dB SPL on 48 V phantom power.
Each version is wired for a specific transmitter or input, such as Lectrosonics TA5F, Shure TA4F, 3-pin Lemo, Sennheiser’s 3.5 mm locking plug, Sony, or a phantom-powered XLR, or comes with no connector.
Features
- Omnidirectional capsule 5.8 × 4.6 mm
- Three protective caps (+0, +4, and +8 dB) included
- Caps resist water, sweat, and makeup
- W4 standard or W5 mid sensitivity
- Up to 150 dB SPL on 48 V phantom power (W5)
- Aramid-reinforced 5 ft cable
- Colors: Black, Cocoa, Light Beige, Tan, and White
Available Options
| Connector | Colors | Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|
| No Connector | Black, Light Beige, Tan, Cocoa, White | W4, W5 |
| XLR (Phantom Power) | Black, Cocoa | W4 |
| TA5F (Lectrosonics) | Black, Light Beige, Tan, Cocoa, White | W4, W5 |
| 3.5 mm Lock (Sennheiser Evolution) | Black, Light Beige, Tan, Cocoa, White | W4, W5 |
| Lemo 3-pin (Senn SK2000/ Lectro SSM) | Black, Light Beige | W4 |
| Lemo 3-pin (Zaxcom) | Black, Light Beige | W4 |
| Lemo 3-pin (Wisycom) | Black, Light Beige, White | W4 |
| TA4F (Shure) | Black, Light Beige, Tan, White | W4, W5 |
| Lectrosonics WM (2.5 mm Waterproof) | Black, Light Beige | W4 |
| Sony | Black, Light Beige | W4 |
What's Included
- B3 Omnidirectional Lavalier microphone
- Black and white single tie cable clips
- Protective caps (+0, +4, and +8 dB)
- Windscreen
- Carrying case
Specifications
| B3 | |
|---|---|
| Pickup Pattern | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity | W4: 12.0 mV/Pa (−38 dB re 1 V/Pa) W5 (red band): 4.0 mV/Pa (−48 dB re 1 V/Pa) |
| Equivalent Noise Level | 24 dBA |
| Overload Sound Level (W5) | 140 dB SPL on a wireless transmitter (5 V) 150 dB SPL on 48 V phantom power |
| Power, Wireless | 3 to 12 V at 200 µA |
| Power, Phantom | 9 to 48 V (4 mA at 48 V) |
| Dimensions | 0.23 × 0.18 in (5.8 × 4.6 mm) |
| Weight | 0.012 oz (0.34 g) |
| Cable Length | 5 ft |
Available Models
| Model # | Connector | Color | Sensitivity |
| B3W4FF05BSR | 3.5 mm Lock (Sennheiser Evolution) | Black | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05CSR | 3.5 mm Lock (Sennheiser Evolution) | Cocoa | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05LSR | 3.5 mm Lock (Sennheiser Evolution) | Light Beige | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05TSR | 3.5 mm Lock (Sennheiser Evolution) | Tan | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05WSR | 3.5 mm Lock (Sennheiser Evolution) | White | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W5FF05BSR | 3.5 mm Lock (Sennheiser Evolution) | Black | W5 (Mid gain for theater head miking) |
| B3W5FF05CSR | 3.5 mm Lock (Sennheiser Evolution) | Cocoa | W5 (Mid gain for theater head miking) |
| B3W4FF05BWM | Lectrosonics WM (2.5 mm Waterproof) | Black | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05LLW | Lectrosonics WM (2.5 mm Waterproof) | Light Beige | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05BS2 | Lemo 3-pin (Senn SK2000/ Lectro SSM) | Black | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05BS3 | Lemo 3-pin (Senn SK2000/ Lectro SSM) | Black | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05LS3 | Lemo 3-pin (Senn SK2000/ Lectro SSM) | Light Beige | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05BWY | Lemo 3-pin (Wisycom) | Black | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05LWY | Lemo 3-pin (Wisycom) | Light Beige | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05WWY | Lemo 3-pin (Wisycom) | White | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05BZX | Lemo 3-pin (Zaxcom) | Black | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05LZX | Lemo 3-pin (Zaxcom) | Light Beige | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05BNC | No Connector | Black | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05CNC | No Connector | Cocoa | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05LNC | No Connector | Light Beige | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05TNC | No Connector | Tan | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05WNC | No Connector | White | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W5FF05BNC | No Connector | Black | W5 (Mid gain for theater head miking) |
| B3W5FF05LNC | No Connector | Light Beige | W5 (Mid gain for theater head miking) |
| B3W5FF05WNC | No Connector | White | W5 (Mid gain for theater head miking) |
| B3W5FF05TNC | No Connector | Tan | W5 (Mid gain for theater head miking) |
| B3W4FF05BSN | Sony | Black | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05LSN | Sony | Light Beige | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05BSL | TA4F (Shure) | Black | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05LSL | TA4F (Shure) | Light Beige | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05TSL | TA4F (Shure) | Tan | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05WSL | TA4F (Shure) | White | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W5FF05LSL | TA4F (Shure) | Light Beige | W5 (Mid gain for theater head miking) |
| B3W5FF05TSL | TA4F (Shure) | Tan | W5 (Mid gain for theater head miking) |
| B3W4FF05BSM | TA5F (Lectrosonics) | Black | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05CSM | TA5F (Lectrosonics) | Cocoa | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05LSM | TA5F (Lectrosonics) | Light Beige | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05TSM | TA5F (Lectrosonics) | Tan | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W4FF05WSM | TA5F (Lectrosonics) | White | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3W5FF05BSM | TA5F (Lectrosonics) | Black | W5 (Mid gain for theater head miking) |
| B3P4FF05B | XLR (Phantom Power) | Black | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
| B3P4FF05C-SR | XLR (Phantom Power) | Cocoa | W4 (Standard gain for most uses) |
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