The white B6 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone, Standard Sensitivity, with Hardwired TA4F Connector for Electro-Voice Wireless Transmitters from Countryman is a very small lav microphone measuring one tenth of an inch in diameter with changeable protective caps, which provide moisture resistance and color options. The mic can be used to capture audio for theater, broadcast, churches, and general lavalier applications.

Built with a low handling noise and rugged construction, the B6 lavalier microphone can be easily hidden in hair or on costumes, or taped to a performer's face. The aramid cable and ultra-thin diaphragm deliver a natural sound while its tiny size makes the B6 easy to position for ambient noise and feedback rejection. The B6's cable terminates to a TA4F connector for direct connection to an Electro-Voice 3000 Series, N/DYM NBPU, MSB, BPV, BPU, BPU2, CSB-1000, RE-1, RE-2, or BP-300 wireless bodypack transmitter.

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

For Theater, Live, & Studio Use    Hardwired Connector    TA4F (ET), See Description    20 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response    Includes 3 Capsule Protection Grids    Headroom for Strong Vocals    Windscreen    Cable Clips    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.

Standard, for most uses.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Has anyone actually recorded the looped output to a DSLR like a GH4, Nikon D800 or 5DmkII or III? If so, what settings on the DR-70 camera output and the camera's mic input did you use? The Nikon and Canon have best S/N if their manual inputs are set to 1. Can you adjust the DR-70's output to provide a good level on the camera with the camera input set to 1 ?

A: Yes, I went from the 70D to a Atomos Blade via the stereo mini line I/O. I used my FP24 mixer stereo mini to go to a Canon 70D via tape return so you will do fine.

Q: 2. Hello, the audio recorder seems to be separating each track into a different file, is there a way to avoid this while recording or do it in post? Thanks

A: Hi Carlos- If you're only recording mono, i.e. one single mic, just turn off any channels you don't want to record. Likewise for stereo recording; just turn off any channel(s) without input. (Menu/Basic/Record...) Otherwise, these devices by default record individual files for every track- this is the typical workaround for the limitations with recording audio on DSLR cameras.When I edit with multiple files like this (e.g.: a-Sound on one channel-Nat sound on another), I generally do a sub-edit in one sequence, and copy/paste those edited clips into the master edit. You could also sync the video and related audio channels in one sequence, then export the whole thing as a self-contained file with whatever audio config you want (1ch stereo, 2 monos, etc.). When you bring that clip back into your project, it would then have the audio embedded with the video. Hope that helps...

Q: 3. How does this compare to the DR-60D?

A: There are a few features that differentiate the Tascam DR-70D from the DR-60D. The new DR-70D features 4 XLR mic inputs as opposed to the 2 available on the DR-60D. These inputs also feature upgraded preamps for higher record quality. The DR-70D also has included dual built in mics, all in a lower profile casing.

Q: 4. About how long does it run on batteries (for both running it without phantom power and when running it on phantom power to 1 mic)?

A: Kathryn,The available information on this subject is covered on p.22 of the Owner's Manual:a href= http://tascam.com/product/dr-70d/downloads/ target= _blank http://tascam.com/product/dr-70d/downloads//aThe Battery operation time numbers are derived using the specific batteries indicated.Thank you for your interest in TASCAM products.

Q: 5. Does the DR 70D allow for external power source. If so, what is needed that it didn't come with please?

A: Yes the Tascam dr-70D does allow for an external power source via the USB port on the left side of the product. I am currently using a Cygnett portable powerbank Cell with 11000mAh. i can record on it for 8 hours plus while it provides Phantom power to one XLR port. I havent been in a situation to run all four XLR ports on Phantom power yet to see how long the powerbank can last. I also still use 4 fully charged AA batteries cause if the powerbank runs out i still will have the batteries to safety my recordings just incase it runs out halfway why recording.

Q: 6. My 70D turns off automatically unless i'm recording , how do i turn this off so it will stay when just being used as a mixer?

A: The Tascam DR-70D 6-Input / 4-Track Multi-Track Field Recorder with Onboard Omni Microphones has a "Auto Power Save" function that may be causing the device to power off as described. To change this setting, take the following menu path: MENU--OTHERS--SYSTEM--AUTO POWER SAVE.

Q: 7. 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: 8. Does this unit support Time code to sync up with video camera?

A: Nope it does not. You'd have to use the audio to sync with the video in post.

Q: 9. Is the SanDisk 128GB Class 10 ExtremePRO SDXC Memory Card, U3, 95MB/s Read Speed a good option for the Tascam DR-70D? What is the optimum read speed in a SD card for this device? What is the SD card perfect match for the 70-D?

A: Speed Class indicate minimum writing performance. This is important mainly for camcorders, video recorders and other devices with video recording capabilities. Even a Class 4 card is sufficient for handling audio recording tasks. Tascam has officially tested Class 6 cards which function properly with this recorder.

Q: 10. 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.