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 black and features a 1/8" Locking-mini connector for use with Nady wireless transmitters.

1/8" Locking-mini for Nady    2mm Diameter Duramax Cable    Headroom for General Speaking    Cardioid    Black

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 Duramax 2mm diameter cable provides extra strength, flexibility and durability.

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. Is it possible to remove the ball head and replace it with a video fluid head?

A: Yes

Q: 2. I have a Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod with 494 Ball Head (Twist Locks, Red), does it work on Canon R5 body? Can I just use the 200PL RC2 type arca-Swiss plate or need to use something else, like RRS plate?

A: Success with the 494 ball head and the R5 will depend on the lens you're using. Heavier combinations, like the 100-500mm and 28-70mm f/2 might see limited success when the ball head is used in various positions. The 494 ball head does not accept arca-swiss style plates. However, the 200PLPro plate that comes with it is compatible with arca-swiss ball heads (it's weird, I know). The 494 will accept 200PL and 200PLPro plates, so it will work on an R5 without an RRS plate or L-bracket.

Q: 3. Can this tripod work with an L bracket? The QR plate doesn't appear to be an industry standard.

A: Yes. But will only adapt to 200PL-14 Type QR Plates. Plesae review the follwoing unit Manfrotto Q2 L Bracket BH #MAQ2LB • MFR #MS050M4-Q2 https://bhpho.to/3R1pbQs

Q: 4. Is this good for mounting a scope? I am looking for a gift for my bird watching husband.

A: Yes, if he wants to follow birds in flight he would do better with one of the Sirui Video kits with the VA-5 head.

Q: 5. Is a quick release plate included with the tripod?

A: Yes, a quick release plate is on the Ball Head. Also, the actual weight of the tripod is 2 lbs, 2.5 oz instead of the 1.8 lbs that B&H and Sirui advertise. The 1.8 lbs must be the weight without the ball head.

Q: 6. can it work on vertical mount ?

A: Yes. The Benro MeFOTO RoadTrip Pro Aluminum Series 1 Travel Tripod with Ball Head and Monopod can tilt a camera vertically.

Q: 7. Is it difficult to use this head/column to shoot at 90 degree downward for macrophotography if using a Sony A7 IV and 90mm lens?

A: To use this column of this tripod at a 90 degree is not difficult, particularly with a Sony A7R IV and the Sony FE 90mm lens.

Q: 8. Is this tripod available without the ball head?

A: This one is sold as a kit so you can't just purchase the legs. But if you wanted to replace the head with an alternative one at some point, you can easily remove the current head and put on another one.

Q: 9. Will the Sony specific plate work and fit the rx10iv?

A: I don't know - but it fits my a9

Q: 10. Is it possible to unscrew the ball head and screw in a seperate Manfrotto Befree Live Video Head so that you get the best of both worlds when needing to shoot both stills and video?

A: The ball head is removable. The bare tripod has a 3/8 inch threaded male mount for attaching different heads.