The Countryman E6i Cardioid Microphone is a miniature ear-set microphone for virtually invisible operation in stage performances, trade shows, houses-of-worship, auctions, lectures and much more.

The cardioid version effectively minimizes off-axis feedback and noise from nearby monitor speakers, instruments and noisy sources. Flexible microphone positioning is maintained and the included windscreen minimizes the wind noise often associated with cardioid microphones.

The E6i is set apart from the original E6 with its softer flexible boom and silicon ear-pads. The flexible boom provides ease of boom adjustability to accommodate multi-user applications.

A wide variety of colors and connections are available for use with various wireless transmitters. This version is cocoa and features a Switchcraft 851 connector for use with Lectrosonics wireless transmitters.

Switchcraft 851 for Lectrosonics    1mm Diameter Cable    Headroom for General Speaking    Cardioid    Cocoa

A miniature cardioid capsule is mounted to a low-profile, flexible frame. This lightweight, unobtrusive design is available in various colors that virtually render the entire microphone invisible against the skin.

The included removable, quick-swap cable detaches from the actual 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 in a wide selection of connections to accommodate various wireless transmitters.

The cardioid polar pattern is effective in minimizing off-axis residual noise from e nearby monitor speakers, instruments and loud sources. The result is increased signal-to-noise ratio and minimal feedback. The flexible boom provides a custom fit for multiple users and close microphone positioning. The E6i is also available in an omnidirectional version for maximum control over wind noise and plosives (popping).

This E6i's sensitivity response is optimized to accurately capture general speech without noise and distortion.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this holster accommodate 1 DSLR and 1 mirrorless camera? Do I have to buy separate plates?

A: This kit can accommodate one DSLR and one mirrorless camera. You don't need extra plates as this is a whole kit that includes two plates. The plate is larger since it is for a DSLR. It will stick out further on the front of the camera since the mirrorless cameras are usually thinner. If you have a lens adapter on the camera with a tripod socket on the adapter that could be a problem, but if you don't, it shouldn't be a problem.

Q: 2. How does this device mount on a D500?

A: At last report, it does not have a mount. If so, connect the 10 pin connector and use Velcro to attach the receiver in a convenient place. Velcro VEL-90209 Set of 4 Touch-fastener Strips (Black) B&H # VEVEL90209

Q: 3. How can I order to have one holster for a DSLR and the other for a Mirrorless?

A: Spider Camera does not seem to offer a default dual kit designed for one DSLR camera and one Mirrorless Digital Camera. However, you may purchase the single holster option, the Spider Camera Holster Spiderpro DSLR Single Camera System v2, B&H # SP230, along with the Spider Camera Holster Spiderpro v2 Single to Dual-Belt Upgrade, B&H # SP215. The Spider Camera Holster Spiderpro v2 Single to Dual-Belt Upgrade includes both a DSLR camera plate and a Mirrorless camera plate. As such, you may use the Mirrorless Camera plate with the Spiderpro Single Camera System v2 for your usage needs.

Q: 4. Can this be used to fire a Rotolight Neo 2 from a fuji XT2?

A: While the kit you list above would work, do note that the Rotolight NEO 2 LED Light has a built-in Elinchrom Skyport receiver inside the unit. As such, you would not need the receiver included in the above kit. You could just purchase the Elinchrom EL-Skyport Transmitter Plus, B&H # ELSTP, and trigger the built-in Skyport receiver inside the Rotolight NEO 2 LED Light. Unfortunately, you would not have High-Speed Sync (HSS) compatibility with the Rotolight NEO 2, as you need a dedicated Skyport Plus HS transmitter for HSS usage, and Elinchrom does not have a Skyport Plus HS transmitter for Fujifilm cameras.

Q: 5. Is this compatible with OM System OM-1?

A: Yes, the Spider Camera Holster Spiderpro Dual Mirrorless Camera System v2 is compatible with the OM System OM-1 Mirrorless Camera.

Q: 6. Could this be used with Alienbees if I were to use the Skyport transmitter? I have a set of bee's and really would like to utilize HSS/HS other than my speedlights.

A: You would need a miniphone-to-miniphone cable, such as the PocketWizard MM1 Miniphone to Miniphone Cable -12 , B&H # WICMM16, to connect the Elinchrom EL-Skyport Universal Plus Set to your AlienBees monolights. However, do note that this will not add High Speed Sync (HSS) or Hi-Sync (HS) capabilities to an AlienBees monolight. While you will be able to trigger your lights wirelessly, you will not be able to adjust the flash output power, and you will not have HSS or HS capabilities as these features are not built into the AlienBees light fixture.

Q: 7. How do you get the wrinkles out?

A: Steaming is a good option for getting wrinkles out.

Q: 8. Which unit works on a Nikon D3300?

A: The Bower RCWN3R Wireless Shutter Release Set B&H # BORCWN3R can connect to the DC2 connection on the D3300.

Q: 9. Can you lock the shutter open for extended exposure times?

A: Yes, the Bower RCWN2R can be used for long exposures.

Q: 10. Will this accommodate the weight of a R6 II & grip with the RF 100-500 or the RF 200-800? The spider website says max is 5+lbs?

A: The Spider Camera Holster Spiderpro DSLR Single Camera System v2 supports up to 5 lb, not 5+. The combination of the Canon EOS R6 Mark II Mirrorless Camera (B&H # CAER62) and the Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens (Canon RF), B&H # CA20080063IS, is about 6 lb. The camera with the Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens (B&H # CA100500LRF) is just below 5 lb and would be the ideal setup.