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 Switchcraft TA5F connector for use with Lectrosonics wireless transmitters.

Switchcraft TA5F for Lectrosonics    1mm Diameter 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 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. Does the Max Height includes the ball head?

A: Yes, the max height is including the ball head.

Q: 2. Can it hold a Really Right Stuff L Plate?

A: No, not if that is an Arca Swiss L bracket. This head is not Arca compatible. The plate it comes with can be used on Arca style heads in addition to the Manfrotto RC2/Q2 style, but this head is strictly RC2/Q2.

Q: 3. Is the center post reversible?

A: Yes, it can be reversed.

Q: 4. Will the plate for Sony work on A7rii battery grip (VGC2EM)?

A: No. It only fits directly to the camera.

Q: 5. The stated load capacity is 22#. Does that number apply just to the head? Can I suspend an additional 10 or 15 pounds in a hammock attached to the tripod legs? Thanks!!

A: No problem hanging 10-15 lbs counterweight down below, on a hammock attached to the tripod legs. The 22 lbs load capacity is based on something attached to the top of the "head".

Q: 6. How smooth is the included ball head for doing pan and tilt video shots?

A: While you can certainly shoot video with the head this tripod comes with, it will not give you smooth pans and tilts and it is a different kind of head. Instead you would want to look at the Manfrotto Befree Live Aluminum Lever-Lock Tripod Kit with EasyLink & Case instead, BH #MAMVKBFRLLIV. This is a Befree Tripod with a Video Pan and Tilt Head. https://bhpho.to/2ZBkG5d

Q: 7. what is weight without the ball head?

A: The tripod weighs 3lbs without the head.

Q: 8. does the center column have hook?

A: As stated, no hook in the center column, but there is a light weight hook on the plate where the legs attach. I've been using that hook to hold my ND filter case. Works just fine. I would not hang my backpack from that spot, too heavy.

Q: 9. Can this tripod hold canon 5d3 with 70-200 lens

A: The 5D3 and the 70-200mm F/2.8 weigh 5.17 lbs / 2.3451 kg. The tripod can handle 22 lbs / 9.9790 kg. You will have no issue.

Q: 10. I just got this tripod and I'm unhappy with tension control on the head: it has almost no tension of its own, so it's way too easy to turn accidentally. Does it act like that on all of these tripods or do I just have a defective one?

A: Please look to the end of the large knob. There you see recessed dial set within that locking knob can be rotated to apply tension control to the ball-and-socket joint's movements. On the opposite side of the ball head, a secondary locking knob controls the ability to rotate the head 360.