The cocoa B3 Omni Lavalier Mic, Mid Gain, with 4-Pin Female Proprietary Connector for Passport Wireless Transmitters from Countryman is 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 4-pin female proprietary connector for direct connection to Passport Fender 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    4-Pin Female Proprietary (FN), See Description    20 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response    Headroom for Strong Vocals    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.

Low, head miking for theater.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. If I connect the receiver to a mixer with phantom power of 48V (like the Rode RODECaster Pro), will it damage the receiver?

A: The AVX are designed to turn automatically on and off, once phantom power is detected or lost. This won't damage the receiver. However, please note that the AVX do have a 19ms delay in them due to the 1.9 ghz band they transmitter in. This is not noticeable for recorded video and just audio, but do not use these for any live performances or broadcasts.

Q: 2. Just bought this and tried it out once. I'm not a professional videographer and have to create short videos for work. It seemed simple to set up but when I went to edit the video the sound is incredibly distorted. It sounds like it's playing through a blown out speaker. I've tried playing it on multiple devices so I know it is not my computer. Did I somehow set it up incorrectly? Very confused. Thanks

A: You may need to make adjustments to the settings for the receiver's output level or the camera's input level. If your camera has an automatic level control, you will need to deactivate it. The receiver also has an automatic level control which can't be deactivated, so you don't want the camera and receiver to interfere with each other as they are making their adjustments. You may also want to check the setting for the camera's input sensitivity level and lower it, if needed. You can check the output level display on the camera while using the mic. You should see the level peak when the mic is picking up louder audio, but it should not be clipping. If necessary, you can adjust the receiver's output level using the AF Out button on the receiver. Please feel free to contact us if you are still having trouble. We will be happy to help.

Q: 3. Can you run 2 body transmitters with one receiver?

A: Sorry, Derek, you cannot. Neither can you run one transmitter and use two receivers. It is a 'closed system' - one Tx to one Rx. Once paired, they communicate with each other to adjust signal level and/or instantly switch to a different channel if interference is encountered.

Q: 4. If I buy 2 can I use 4 mics on one receiver?

A: No, unfortunately the maximum is two transmitter per receiver. You can easily get an inexpensive mixer like the incredibly tiny Saramonic AX1 for $25, and mix both receivers into one input with ease.

Q: 5. I am picking up my Canon 90D with battery grip this Saturday. Thinking about getting the Benro TMA37AL and the Benro B3 head. About broke now but want a good tripod and I heard about this one. Will this fit my set up ok? Don't do video just landscape photography here inn the PNW. Thank you for any help.

A: This would be a great ballhead for the 90D + battery grip with all lenses, large and small. It is an incredibly strong ballhead for the price and size/weight! :)

Q: 6. If I want to use two of these mics(ie. 2 seperate mics and recievers), will they operate normally? Will they interfere with each other?

A: From what I read and what I was told they should operate perfectly .

Q: 7. Considering Benro B3 vs benro B4 any pros or cons to the quick release plate?

A: The Benro B3 comes with the PU60 plates (60mm long) versus the Benro B4's PU70 (70mm long). Depending on the size of your camera and the position of its battery door, either plate might obstruct it, but the longer plate has a higher chance of doing so.

Q: 8. Can the Benro B3 triple ball head fit on the Benro FGP28 C Go Plus 4 section carbon fibre travel tripod?

A: Yes, it will fit without issue. Generally speaking, most any tripod that has a removable head can take any tripod head.

Q: 9. Is this head suitable for a lightweight 4x5 wooden field camera? Chamonix N2

A: Yes, the following ball head will support a payload of 39lbs. The Chamonix N2 weighs close to 4lbs

Q: 10. Any recommendations for a replacement clamp?

A: Benro does not indicate that the clamp on the B3 Triple Action Ball Head is made to come off and be changed.