User's Manual

COUNTRYMAN ASSOCIATES INC
B6 OMNIDIRECTIONAL
LAVALIER MICROPHONE
Only one tenth of an inch in diameter, the B6 is the smallest lavalier in the world
and outperforms microphones many times its size.
The swappable protective caps provide moisture resistance and color options
and let you shape the frequency response to suit different applications or to
match other microphones.
With exceptionally low handling noise and rugged construction, the B6 is the
ideal choice for theater, broadcast, churches, and general lavalier applications.
Unobtrusive
Smaller than the cable of other
lavaliers, the B6 is easily hidden in
hair or on costumes, or taped to a
performer’s face. The B6 comes in
five colors to match clothing, hair, and
skin tones, or 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.
Exceptional Sound Quality
The highest-quality audio available
in a lavalier mic. Low distortion at
SPL up to 140 dB on 48 V Phantom
Power. The Aramid cable and ultra-
thin diaphragm combine to set a new
standard for low handling noise. The
tiny size and natural sound pickup
make the B6 easy to position for
ambient noise and feedback rejection.
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How Caps Change Frequency Response
+8 dB Very Bright
+4 dB Bright
+0 dB Flat
measured at 6 inches
Frequency Response : 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Operating Current : 500 µA
Operating Voltage : 1 to 2 Volts
Power Supply Voltage :
+3 V with 2.7 kΩ load
+5 V with 6.8 kΩ load
+9 V with 15 kΩ load
The B6 Lavalier is available in three sensitivities:
B6W4
standard (gray band) for most uses
Sensitivity: 16.0 mV/Pascal
Equivalent Acoustic Noise: 24 dBA SPL
Overload Sound Level: 120 dB SPL
B6W5
low sensitivity (red band): head mic for theater
Sensitivity: 7.0 mV/Pascal
Equivalent Acoustic Noise: 29 dBA SPL
Overload Sound Level: 130 dB SPL
B6W6
very low sensitivity (blue band): instrument / near mouth
Sensitivity: 2 mV/Pascal
Equivalent Acoustic Noise: 39 dBA SPL
Overload Sound Level: 140 dB SPL
Versatile
Swappable protective caps let you
shape the frequency response for
different situations or to match other
microphones. Detachable connectors
allow you to interface to hundreds of
wireless transmitters, recorders, and
other equipment. Versions available
for different speaking or singing styles,
with up to 140 dB SPL capability.
Rugged and Reliable
The B6 is exceptionally resistant to
makeup, sweat, and moisture when
used with the supplied protective
caps, and is well-suited to use 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.
Supplied with carrying case, windscreen, cable clips,
protective caps, and detachable connector i(f detachable).