The Countryman EMW Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone is designed to reproduce vocals, musical instruments, and ambient audio sources with pristine detail and minimal handling noise. The capsule is highly resistant to moisture, making it a suitable solution for outdoor use, placement against skin, etc.

Clear audio reproduction with low rubbing and handling noise is a result of the EMW's omnidirectional polar pattern. The flat frequency response is well suited for capturing instruments and general vocals in stage performances, trade shows, houses-of-worship, auctions, lectures, and much more.

A wide variety of colors and connectors are available for use with various wireless transmitters. This version is black and features a 1-pin LEMO connector for use with Sennheiser wireless transmitters.

Flat Frequency Response    1-Pin LEMO Connector    Moisture-Resistant Capsule    Low-Handling Noise    (Black)

The EMW lavalier microphone is available in three frequency response types. This version features a flat response for capturing vocals, various instruments, and ambiance.

The square EMW lavalier is available in various colors that virtually render the entire microphone invisible against the skin, allowing you to select the version that is best suited for your application.

The attached cable is made of durable, break-resistant Kevlar for rigorous use without shorts or wear.

The EMW is credited with providing pristine audio with minimal handling and rubbing noise, due to its omnidirectional polar pattern.

This square, moisture-resistant capsule is ideal for use in humid conditions, on skin, outdoors, etc.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. When using the MSH-6 Mid-Side capsule is it possible to record the mid and side mics separately?

A: With the Zoom F1 recorder, you would not be able to use the MSH-6 Mid-Side Capsule to record the mid and side mics separately because it has a mono capsule. The mics that do work with the F1 and allow mid and side separation are the XYH-5 (B&H # ZOXYH5), XH6 (B&H# ZOZXYH6), and SSH-6 (B&H# ZOZSSH6).

Q: 2. Is it possible to monitor audio with the headphone jack while using the lavalier microphone in an interview setup, where the subject is a few feet away from you? Or would the mic cord not be long enough?

A: The mic cord is about 5 feet long, so it seems possible but awkward. For greater flexibility in setting-up for various camera angles, I would attach the Zoom F1 Recorder to the interviewees waist by belt, etc., and use a 15-20 foot extension cord with 1/8th-inch male and female connectors on ends for extending the cord from your headphones for connecting to the headphone jack.

Q: 3. May I buy the LMF lav mic solely for spare?

A: I tried it with my Countryman B6 and was disappointed even at full gain on the recorder the volume was barely -12 to -6 db. My sennheiser ME 2-II Mic seems to do a little better on efficiency.

Q: 4. What's the Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) ? Thanks

A: Zoom has not specified the EIN for the F1-LP 2-Input / 2-Track Portable Field Recorder with Lavalier Microphone.

Q: 5. Does this record a backup file? In similar ways to the Tascam DR-10L does?

A: No, the Zoom F1 does not offer a setting to record a backup file, however, the Zoom H5 and H6 models both provide this feature.

Q: 6. Are the belt loop arms on the back removable? Device seems bulky and it looks like those arms just add to the bulkiness.

A: No, the belt loop arms are not removable.

Q: 7. Has Zoom addressed the shoddy battery door debacle on the F1 in later iterations?

A: Zoom will send a new door as needed: Zoom (631) - 542-5270

Q: 8. Does the Zoom H1 with the shotgun mic have a belt clip or does that only come with the lav mic kit?

A: Only the LAV

Q: 9. Will it work with Deity V mic d3 pro?

A: You can plug a Deity V MIc D3 Pro shotgun mic into this recorder, but be aware that the mic's attached cable does not have a threaded sleeve on the end, which the Rode F2 mic input is expecting. There is a chance that the mic can pop out. Make sure contact is being made, and perhaps secure the connection with a piece of gaffers tape.

Q: 10. Is the shotgun that comes with F1 is the same SGH-6 Shotgun capsule that zoom sells separately?

A: Yes, it is the same microphone.