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 light beige and comes with a 2mm diameter Duramax cable. It terminates to a 1/8" (3.5mm) Locking Mini connector for use with Sennheiser wireless transmitters.

Omnidirectional Pickup Pattern    Discreet Design    Stainless Steel Construction    2mm Diameter Duramax Cable    1/8" (3.5mm) Locking Mini 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 2mm diameter Duramax 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. Will this work with the MixPre-10 II?

A: Yes, the Sennheiser MKH 8060 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone is a great mic choice to pair with use of the Sound Devices MixPre-10 II 10-Channel / 12-Track Multitrack 32-Bit Field Recorder.

Q: 2. Would I be able to pair with Canon XF605? What else needed? Would want to record into actual camcorder and not pair later.

A: You would use an XLR cable like BH #KOM4001.5 to connect the Sennheiser MKH416 to the XLR mic input on the Canon XF605. You would also use BH #SAROCS to fit the microphone securely into the shotgun mic holder on the XF605.

Q: 3. Is there anyway to use this with the Blackmagic Cameras via mini XLR?

A: Yes, you can connect the Sennheiser MKE 400 Shotgun Microphone to the mini-XLR input on Blackmagic cameras using a cable like the Kondor Blue Mini-XLR Male to Locking 3.5mm Stereo Cable for BMPCC 6K & 4K (B&H # KOMINIPLSBK).

Q: 4. How well does this work mounted to an FS7? Any suggestions on mounting without using the FS7 standard mic holder.

A: Depends on your expectations. Any on-camera mic is no substitute for a boom and/or cavalier mic queued to the speaker/talent.

Q: 5. Is there a way to replace the cold shoe mount on the mic? Mines broke off and I don't want to pay $165 for sennheiser to fix it.

A: There is no way to easily replace a broken cold shoe mount on the Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (2nd Generation). Spare parts aren't available for this piece of the microphone.

Q: 6. What is the difference between the first and second generation of this product?

A: The Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (2nd Generation), B&H # SEMKE400M, now has upgraded features over the first-generation microphone: Along with its redesigned appearance, the second-generation MKE 400 boasts significant upgrades (listed below) over the original MKE 400 to make it even more effective and versatile: - Swappable 3.5mm TRS and TRRS output cables - 3.5mm headphone port with volume control - 3-stage gain control (the original MKE 400 had two gain positions) - Auto-power function - Integrated wind protection - Furry windshield included for outdoor wind protection - Compatible with Sennheiser's CL 35 USB-C cable (available separately) for direct digital connection to a mobile device's USB Type-C port: B&H # SECL35USBC

Q: 7. What deadcat fur fits the MKH-416 ?

A: The Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun Microphone can be used with deadcat-style furry windshields such as the Rycote 033052 Standard Hole Classic Softie Wind-Screen (B&H # RYS18M), the Auray WSS-2018 Professional Windshield for Shotgun Microphones (B&H # AUWSS2018), or the Bubblebee Industries Windkiller Long Fur Slip-On Wind Protector for 18 to 24mm Mics - Extra-Large, Black (B&H # BUBBIWKXL).

Q: 8. Is there a softie designed for this shotgun? I’m looking for this to be my main run and gun due to the smaller size but a softie is a must.

A: Rycote 12cm Super-Softie Wind Shield for Shotgun Mics B&H # RYSS12M

Q: 9. What is the length?

A: The Sennheiser MKH 8060 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone is 5.7" long.

Q: 10. Is this compatible with a Sony FDR AX100 camcorder?

A: Yes, the Sennheiser MKE 400 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone is compatible for use with the Sony FDR-AX100 Camcorder.