The cocoa B3 Omni Lavalier Mic, Mid Gain, with TA4F Connector for TBP12 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 TA4F connector for direct connection to TBP12 Line 6 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    TA4F (L7), 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. Is it fairly easy to unscrew the quick release base? What is the thread size of the ball stud?

A: Yes, It is easy to unscrew. I don't know the exactly size of the thread but which is a regular size for common fittings. I found no any problem to put it on my Gitzo.

Q: 2. What is the usable operating range for this product (max distance between transmitter and receiver)?

A: I don't know exactly but I tested mine out and it was FAR! With nothing blocking the distance between the transmitter and receiver I got clean audio from my house to the end of my street which is about 6 houses down. My gues would be at least 600 feet. The only reason that I didn't test it further is because my street came to an end and I know that I most likely will never come close to even needing that much distance. I absolutely love this system.

Q: 3. Does anyone use this with the Sony F6X? I read the FX6 has problems with some mics

A: The Sony FX6 is fully compatible with the Sennheiser AVX-ME2 system.

Q: 4. 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: 5. Does the Friction Knob on the Benro B3 vary the friction only on the ball head? only on the pan function? or both?

A: The friction control knob on the Benro B3 Triple Action Ball Head only controls the ball movement and does not affect the panning.

Q: 6. 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: 7. Newbie question... I see that this system uses a 24 bit resolution. If I used the AVX system with the Zoom F6, with this allow for 32 bit float recording?

A: Though the sample rate of the digital transmission of this wireless system is 24-bit, the final signal that comes out of the receiver through the XLR connection has been converted to analog audio. The Zoom F6 will be able to record this signal in the 32 bit floating point format .

Q: 8. Will this plug in directly to my sony a7s 2 or do I need a xlr adaptor???

A: These come with a XLR to Quarter Inch adapter. Perfect for use with just about any camera.

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. It seems this microphone system is too loud for the GH5. Even at the lowest volume in the settings of the GH5 and lowest AF on the AVX, it reach 0dB with someone who speaks a little bit too loud. Am I missing something?

A: To get the best audio levels from this system, first set the sensitivity on the transmitter to an appropriate gain level, where the person speaking is not over modulated Then set the AF level on the receiver, which will decide the audio level coming out to you camera. AVX systems send out a MIC level signal, so it should not be too hot of a level for your GH5.