The beige E6 Omnidirectional Earset Mic, Highest Gain, with Detachable 2mm Cable and TA5F Connector for Audio-Technica Wireless Transmitters from Countryman is a vocal microphone with an adjustable boom that weighs less than one-tenth ounce. It is a water- and wind-resistant microphone that can be used on either ear for capturing audio in houses of worship, theater, or outdoor vocal and speech applications.

The low-profile, omnidirectional E6 Earset virtually disappears against the skin, so performers forget they're wearing a mic. Three sensitivity options cover general speaking to extremely powerful vocals and four color options allow you to match the E6 to your skin tone for minimum visibility.

In addition, the E6 Earset features three omni caps (very bright +8 dB, bright +4 dB, and flat +0 dB) that deliver response characteristics for most other applications such as recording flute and violin. The E6 Earset is available as a directional microphone too with cardioid and hypercardioid caps. This omnidirectional E6 Earset's cable terminates to a TA5F connector for direct connection to an Audio-Technica ATW-U101 wireless bodypack transmitter.

For Vocals and General Speaking    Detachable 2mm Cable    TA5F (AW), See Description    20 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response    Headroom for Strong Vocals    Includes +8, +4, and +0 dB EQ Caps    Windscreen    Cable Clips    Carrying Case

The Countryman E6 head-worn Earset is small and lightweight, and is hardly visible from a distance.

The E6 Earset's stainless steel boom is built tough and can be bent and re-bent many times to fit different performers. The E6 is highly resistant to makeup, sweat, and moisture when used with the supplied protective caps.

The flexible boom is easily shaped right on the performer's face and is available in multiple skin tones. Their protective caps let you shape the frequency response for different situations or to match other microphones; caps for the directional earset adjust the pattern from cardioid to hypercardioid. Choose a sensitivity for speaking or singing with up to 140 dB SPL capability.

The E6 provides high-quality audio with low distortion and an SPL of up to 140 dB. It delivers rich, full band audio quality.

Easy adjustment keeps the mic in a position for rejecting unwanted sounds. Countryman's omnidirectional Earset offers a reduction of 12 dB compared to a lavalier mic, while the directional E6 Earset provides even more isolation. Excellent for houses of worship, theater, and outdoor events.

An E6 replacement cable installs in seconds. The snap-on cables are rugged and available for almost any wireless transmitter or for XLR inputs with phantom power.

For general speaking.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Which tablets is this camera compatible with for streaming? Will an ipad recognize this camera?

A: The HM170 does not have WiFi capabilities. You will not be able to connect it to an iPad for streaming.

Q: 2. Headphone jack?

A: The JVC GY-HM170UA 4KCAM Compact Professional Camcorder with Top Handle Audio Unit does have a headphone jack.

Q: 3. Does this camera include a battery charger? Does it charge the battery connected with the battery?

A: Same as the other answers. Charge in the camera with AC Adapter. Battery will last about a few hours (I think), so you may want an extra or two if you are doing long shoots.

Q: 4. What is the weight of this camera including battery?

A: According to JVC, the GY-HM170 with battery weighs approximately 2.4 lbs/1.11 kg.

Q: 5. Does the GY-HM170ua use the same batteries as the GY-LS300? I have the ls300 and extra batteries and it would be great if I could use those batteries on the HM170.

A: The GY-HM170UA does not use the same batteries as the GY-LS300. Consider the GY-HM200 instead, which is essentially the same camera as the GY-HM170UA, but uses the same battery as the GY-LS300 instead.

Q: 6. WHAT BATTERY DOES THIS MODEL USE ?

A: Currently, we sell four batteries that this camera can use. As you go up the pay scale, the longer the battery lasts.

Q: 7. Remote LANC speed changes in slow zoom. This is a disaster for many applications. Is there a software upgrade to fix?

A: While we are not aware of any specific firmware update that addresses zoom control, you can find the latest firmware for the HM170U on JVC Pro's website. If you need help finding that feel free to email us directly at ask@bandh.com.

Q: 8. Does it have a headphones output?

A: Yes. It's on the back.

Q: 9. Do you guys offer financing on this?

A: No, sorry. I'm cash/paypal only. Paul R.

Q: 10. Has anyone used the JVC GY-HM170 for performance work? What are your thoughts?

A: I used it for filming part of a movie 8 Ball Clown and am planning to use it as primary camera for 8 Ball Clown II - I like the quality, not a low light camera, the manual operation takes a bit to get used to but then again all of them do. I bought 2 extra batteries and 128G cards, so I should be able to film quite a bit without stopping. The onboard sound is pretty good - I'm probably adding wireless mics, but its good. I use Bose headphones so I can get better sound and adjust volume. note most of the movie was filmed on a canon t2i - because I just wasn't ready to switch because I had not touched the camera - but I'm more comfortable with it and will practice to get used to it. I did some minor filming for commercials in 4k and that went well - but that was outside in bright light. I will always use a dslr in low low light.I edit in Final Cut - so the video output is easy to bring in and edit - one of the reasons I went with this camera.