Countryman B6 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
- Omnidirectional lavalier only 0.1 in (2.5 mm) across
- Flat, Bright, and Very Bright protective caps included
- Wired for most wireless transmitters
From $315.00 USD
Countryman B6 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
The Countryman B6 is an omnidirectional lavalier microphone only 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) across, thin enough to disappear in hair, under a costume, or taped to the face.
Its protective caps keep makeup, sweat, and moisture out of the capsule, and they also set the sound. The Flat cap (+0 dB) leaves the response as it is. The Bright (+4 dB) and Very Bright (+8 dB) caps lift the highs at 15 kHz to help speech cut through or to match other microphones. The caps come off for cleaning or replacement.
Three sensitivities suit different voices and placements. W4 is the standard gain for most uses, and W5 is a mid gain for theater head miking. W6 is a low gain for head miking powerful voices such as opera, and it handles up to 140 dB SPL.
Each version is wired for a specific transmitter or input. The choices include TA5F for Lectrosonics, 3-pin Lemo for Zaxcom, Wisycom, Sennheiser, and Audio Ltd., and TA4F for Shure. Others end in Sennheiser’s 3.5 mm locking plug, the 2.5 mm waterproof plug of the Lectrosonics WM, pigtail leads, or a hardwired XLR. The aramid-reinforced cable keeps handling noise low and stands up to daily use.
Features
- Omnidirectional capsule 0.1 in (2.5 mm) across
- Flat, Bright, and Very Bright protective caps included
- Caps resist makeup, sweat, and moisture
- W4, W5, and W6 sensitivities, up to 140 dB SPL
- Aramid-reinforced 5 ft cable with low handling noise
- Wired for Lectrosonics, Shure, Sennheiser, Zaxcom, Wisycom, and more
- Colors: Black, Cocoa, Light Beige, Tan, and White
Available Options
| Connection | Colors | Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|
| Pigtailed Leads (Stripped and Tinned) | Black, Tan, Light Beige, White | W4, W5, W6 |
| XLR (Hard Wired) | Black | W4, W5 |
| Lectrosonics SM, UM400a, LMb, LT (TA5F) | Black, Tan, Light Beige, Cocoa, White | W4, W5, W6 |
| Lectrosonics Older UM series (TA5F) | Black, Tan, White | W4, W5 |
| Audio Ltd, Lectro SSM, Shure (Lemo 3-pin) | Black, Tan, Light Beige, Cocoa, White | W4, W5, W6 |
| Lectrosonics WM (Waterproof 2.5mm) | Black, Tan, Light Beige, Cocoa | W4, W5 |
| Zaxcom (Lemo 3-pin) | Black, Tan, Light Beige, Cocoa, White | W4, W5 |
| Sennheiser Evolution (3.5mm) | Black, Tan, Light Beige, White | W4, W5, W6 |
| Sennheiser 2000 (Lemo 3-pin) | Black, Light Beige, White | W4, W5 |
| Shure (TA4F) | Tan, Light Beige | W4 |
| Wisycom (Lemo 3-Pin) | Black, Tan, Light Beige, White | W4, W5 |
What's Included
- B6 Omnidirectional Lavalier microphone
- Black and white cable clips
- Protective caps (+0, +4, and +8 dB)
- Windscreen
- Carrying case
Specifications
| B6 | |
|---|---|
| Pickup Pattern | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Capsule Diameter | 0.1 in (2.5 mm) |
| Sensitivity | W4: 16.0 mV/Pa W5: 7.0 mV/Pa W6: 2.0 mV/Pa |
| Equivalent Noise Level | W4: 24 dBA W5: 29 dBA W6: 39 dBA |
| Overload Sound Level | W4: 120 dB SPL W5: 130 dB SPL W6: 140 dB SPL |
| Cable Length | 5 ft |
| Weight | 0.07 oz (2 g) |
