The Countryman E6s Omnidirectional Microphone is a miniature earset microphone for virtually invisible operation. The compact size and placement just in front of the ear make this microphone particularly well-suited for intimate theater and broadcast applications, or any use where low mic visibility is a key factor.

The omnidirectional pickup pattern provides a generous and forgiving pickup area around the perimeter of the capsule, while the stainless steel construction stands up to daily use, makeup, and sweat. The mic also comes with 3 different interchangeable caps that let you choose between a flat, bright, or very bright frequency response.

This version of the E6s is cocoa and comes with a 1mm diameter cable. It terminates to a 3-pin Lemo connector for use with Sennheiser wireless transmitters.

Omnidirectional Pickup Pattern    Discreet Design    Stainless Steel Construction    1mm Diameter Cable    3-pin Lemo Connector    Interchangeable Frequency Response Caps    Optimized for General Speaking

The miniature design is ideal for use in applications where visibility is a key factor, such as intimate theater settings and broadcasting

The stainless steel construction allows the mic to stand up to daily use, makeup, and sweat. When used with the included caps, the mic is virtually waterproof

The included 1mm diameter cable detaches easily from the headset, making it completely replaceable in the event of a short or break. The replaceable cable design makes upgrading wireless microphone systems easy, as they are available with a wide selection of connectors to accommodate various wireless transmitters

The omnidirectional polar pattern is effective in minimizing handling noise from fabric and wind

The mic comes with 3 interchangeable caps that provide you with a flat, bright, or very bright frequency response

The mic has a high sensitivity that is ideal for general speaking applications

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How is this mic when used for indoor interviews on a boom?

A: You would connect it to a compatible shockmount and that shockmount would have the threading to screw onto the end of a boompole. Typically the threading for that is 3/8''.

Q: 2. The XLR connector on the MKE 600 appears to be upside down, is this the case with all Sennheiser shotgun mics, or just the MKE 600?

A: Not sure what you mean by upside down, but the orientation of the XLR connector is irrelevant to the performance of the microphone.

Q: 3. I have a canon vixia HF G30 and I know you need to have a powered mic to give it enough output. Would this mic work with it converting the XLR to a 3.5mm plug??

A: Yes, there's an internal AA battery option on the mic to give you +48V

Q: 4. Anyone know what shockmount that is? I just want to buy the shockmount

A: That is the Auray DUSM-1 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/885660-REG/auray_dusm_1_universal_shock_mount.html

Q: 5. Is this mic good for singing?

A: Hi Patrick - while the MKE 600 is an exceptionally versatile microphone for voice applications with respect to interviews, voice over and use cases that require a highly directional polar pattern, it wouldn't be my first choice for singing. Sennheiser offers a wide range of microphones for vocals and I'd direct you to one of our best sellers: e 835. Please feel free to reach out to B&H directly via chat, email or over the phone and I'm certain their team can help guide you once they have a better understanding of your specific application and needs.

Q: 6. Does any one has experience with NTG2 and AT897 as well? How do you compare these three mics? I plan to buy one of this mic to work with Tascam DR-70D for voice-over and filed recording? What will be the best choice? Thanks a lot.

A: A four-and-a-half year old question - why not? I don’t have first-hand experience with those mics but I just ordered the MKE 600. Why? It’s on sale but I preferred it over those options anyway. To me, the NTG2 is overly sharp and bright around 5-7kHz. The AT897 has a good sound and low noise but the MKE600 has a slightly more resonant-sounding 700Hz range in addition to its better balance overall. Each of these mics has a sonic signature across varied sources and environments and I found the MKE to be least annoying and, in fact, rather pleasing. I’m definitely looking forward to trying and hopefully keeping it.

Q: 7. dose this mic work with Sennheiser SKP 100 G4 to have a wireless shotgun mic ?

A: Yes, you can use the Sennheiser MKE 600 with the SKP 100 G4 as long as you are using a AA battery to power the mic. If you want to use phantom power from a wireless transmitter instead of the AA battery to power the mic, then you can use the SKP 500 G4.

Q: 8. Anyone ever use this on a Canon Vixia HF G20?

A: The Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone On Camera Kit is compatible with the Vixia HF G20, and works well. You will need an additional bracket to mount due to the Vixia not having a standard shoe mount. The Vello CB510 is a popular mount for the Vixia and attaches to the bottom of the camera. a href= http://bhpho.to/18xGmNT target= _blank http://bhpho.to/18xGmNT/a

Q: 9. Wanting to know how well this mic "ignores" side noise. We do a lot of quick interviews in bars and brewery taprooms and our Audio-Technica AT875R attached to a Canon XA10 picks up a ton of noise off to the sides of of the mic and camera. Need something that mostly picks up what in front of it. Hoping this mic does?

A: There’s a good video on YouTube demonstrating the 875r, 897 and MKH60 and the 897 seemed to have the best off-axis rejection. https://youtu.be/XyGZA9FQudU

Q: 10. Would this microphone work on outdoor sets? I'm seeing it works well indoors 3-5 feet away, but nothing about outdoor sets.

A: Yes the Sennheiser MKE-600 works well outdoors as well, at the same distance of 3-5 feet from the dialog source.