The black B6 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone, Very Low Sensitivity, with Detachable TA3F Connector for Audix Wireless Transmitters from Countryman is a very small lav microphone measuring one tenth of an inch in diameter. It can be used to capture audio for theater, broadcast, house of worship, and general lavalier applications.

This version is the least sensitive mic and a good choice for instrument applications, opera, or where the microphone will be positioned very near the mouth. Built with a low handling noise and rugged construction, the B6 lavalier microphone can be easily hidden in a performer's hair or on costumes, ties, or behind a shirt button. It can also be attached to eyeglasses, for a secure, discreet, and convenient alternative to hair miking. The ultrathin diaphragm deliver a natural sound while its tiny size makes the B6 easy to position for ambient noise and feedback rejection. The B6's aramid-reinforced cable terminates to a TA3F connector for direct connection to Audix B60 wireless bodypack transmitters.

Additionally, the included swappable protective caps let you shape the frequency response for different situations or to match other microphones. The B6 is resistant to makeup, sweat, and moisture when used with a protective cap, which can be quickly removed for cleaning or replacement.

For Theater, Live Stage & Studio Use    Detachable Connector    Fits Audix Transmitters    TA3F (AB), See Description    20 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response    Includes 3 Capsule Protection Grids    Headroom for Instruments & Strong Vocals    Includes Windscreen & Cable Clips    Includes Carrying Case

Looks great when you want to see it, virtually disappears when you don't. The B6 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 B6 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 B6 provides high-quality audio with low distortion at SPL up to 140 dB on 48V phantom power. 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 B6 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.

Very low, mic near user's mouth.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you recharge rechargeable AA batteries in the Tascam or do you have to recharge separately?

A: You will have to recharge batteries out of the recorder on a seperate wall charger.

Q: 2. How do I input the stereo mini plug (3.5mm) from a Rode Video mic or similar . I actually only want to use it as a mono source. Do I need a mini to XLR adapter?

A: If you wish to connect to a source with an XLR input than yes you will need an adapter. Otherwise you can plug into the standard 3.5mm jack with the included wire and choose to only use one channel.

Q: 3. How do we best time synch the audio recording to a Red camera?

A: It cannot be done in real time.There is no handheld recorder (TASCAM or otherwise) that will run in perfect sync over time for two reasons.1) No common clock source. Although both devices would normally use 48kHz as a sample rate for audio, the fact that they run independent of each other, drift will show up over time due to the difference in each device's clock specification. Using higher end equipment, the audio device is given at least a video clock reference from the video device or both are fed from a common clock source (black burst generator).2) No common time-code source. Either one device feeding the other or both being fed time-code simultaneously from an external time-code generator.A couple of articles that cover this subject:a href= http://www.videomaker.com/article/15106-sync-sound-how-to-work-with-pocket-audio-recorders target= _blank http://www.videomaker.com/article/15106-sync-sound-how-to-work-with-pocket-audio-recorders/aa href= http://philipbloom.net/blog/is/ target= _blank http://philipbloom.net/blog/is//aa href= http://thinkinghard.com/blog/HowToSyncVideoAndSeparatelyRecordedAudio.html target= _blank http://thinkinghard.com/blog/HowToSyncVideoAndSeparatelyRecordedAudio.html/aDo an independent search on the internet and you'll see that many users that shoot this way ( running wild ) are using a program by Singular called DualEyes or PluralEyes to deal with the inevitable drift that will occur.a href= http://www.redgiant.com/news/featured/welcomesingular/ target= _blank http://www.redgiant.com/news/featured/welcomesingular//aThank you for your interest in TASCAM products.

Q: 4. Can a timestamp be put on when a recording begins?

A: While the Tascam DR-70D 6-Input / 4-Track Multi-Track Field Recorder with Onboard Omni Microphones does not have a timecode feature, recordings can be stamped with the date and time as set in the menu.

Q: 5. Can you gain the output to the cam and by how much, i.e. turning audio on Canon to a notch above zero so to send a hot signal from the tascam and get a decent audio recorded so to avoid later syncing from the double system?

A: Under Menu Monitor, you can set the Camera Out port to either CAM level or LINE level, and there is a separate Output Gain for that port as well, that goes from -12db to +12db.I tried to record to a 5D Mark III, by setting the 5D's audio to manual and turning the gain just 1 click to the right. I set the DR70D to CAM output, and with the gain turned up to +12, the levels still weren't reaching the optimum spot on the camera meters.So I set the Output to LINE instead, and the camera levels jumped up considerably. It describes it in the Tascam Reference book that if the camera levels are too low using CAM setting, to switch over to LINE.I haven't done a comparison to see if LINE is as clean as CAM though.

Q: 6. How does the chromatic aberration of this telescope compare to the Omni 102 XLT? What options are there to mitigate the CA for viewing?

A: Every optical tube will have a degree of chromatic aberration. For me the best way I found to reduce it is by upgrading my eyepiece. I prefer the Celestron Omni XLT 120mm f/8.3 EQ Refractor Telescope BH #CEOXLT120K • MFR #21090 for its lower Focal Ratio and brighter image

Q: 7. Can you solo tracks while recording and playing back?

A: Each track is independant can be on or off and generate his own file

Q: 8. Can any one recommend a shotgun mic for me to best work with this device? (under $400) Right now, I am looking at NTG2 and MKE600, which one is better? Or any other suggestions.The use of the mic will be very mixed. voice over, conversations, field recording...Thanks a lot.

A: In a quiet room set up close to the speaker, yes, it's a very good mic. I use it for street interviews, and back up audio in controlled environment interviews (indoors).

Q: 9. Power cable besides batteries?

A: An AC power adapter/cable is not included. The included USB cable may be used with this optional adapter that is available at an additional cost:The PS-P515U AC to USB Power Adapter from Tascam is a convenient adapter that allows you to power a USB device from an AC power outlet. It is ideal for portable audio recorders, allowing you to run them for hours without worrying about battery life.

Q: 10. Does this recorder provide multitrack interface for sound editors, when it is attached to computer via USB?

A: The Tascam DR 70D will not be recognized as an interface when connected to a computer. The USB is only able to be used for data transfer from the SD card.