The tan E6i (1/8" (3.5mm) Locking) from Countryman is a miniature, omnidirectional, earset condenser microphone designed for accurate voice reproduction (speaking and singing) and near-invisible appearance in theater, concerts, lectures, houses or worship, and more. It features a water- and wind-resistant capsule that delivers a 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response. The omnidirectional polar pattern picks up sound from all directions and should be used when feedback is not common.

The 5’ detachable cable has a diameter of 1mm, and features a 1/8" (3.5mm) locking connector for compatibility with Sony transmitters. The E6i offers a flexible boom for versatile placement. The three protective caps yield different high-end frequency presence. The supplied windscreen protects the condenser element, and reduces plosives and wind noise. Cable clips and a carrying case are included.

For Speaking and Vocals on Stage and TV    Omnidirectional Polar Pattern    20 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response    1/8" (3.5mm) Locking Connector    1mm Diameter Cable    Tan Color    Includes Protective Caps and Cable Clips    Includes Windscreen and Carrying Case

A miniature omnidirectional capsule is mounted to a low-profile, flexible frame with silicon ear section. This lightweight, unobtrusive design is available in various colors that virtually render the entire microphone invisible against the skin. For more information on which color earset suits you best, refer to the Countryman support page.

The included 1mm diameter 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 omnidirectional polar pattern is most effective in minimizing wind noise, plosives (popping) and handling noise. The flexible boom provides a custom fit for multiple users and close microphone positioning while minimizing off-axis noise. The E6i is also available in a cardioid version for maximum off-axis noise rejection in environments with high feedback and noise.

This E6i sensitivity response is optimized to accurately capture both speech and vocal performances without noise and distortion.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can it shoot XAVC HS 4K at 30p? I don't see it as an option.

A: Unfortunately it cannot shoot 4K 30P in the XAVC HS format. You'll have to do XAVC-S or XAVC-S-I for 4K 30P.

Q: 2. Is there a wide angle converter that will work with this camera?

A: There is no Sony wide angle converter for this camera.

Q: 3. Does the Sony XLR-K3M audio adapter work with the Sony A7iv?

A: Yes, I'm pleased to say that the Sony A7IV will support the Sony XLR-K3M audio adapter.

Q: 4. Would this be a good camera upgrade from a73

A: Yes, definitely. The jump from the a7 III to the a7 IV is a pretty big one: there's a new higher-resolution sensor (33MP vs 24MP), a new image processor from the flagship a1, improved video (4K 60p 10-bit recording vs 4K 30p 8-bit), better AF and subject tracking/detection, and some additional updates and improvements in the physical design and interface. It's a very strong upgrade from both photo and video perspectives.

Q: 5. Will the Sony FDA-EVM1K Electronic Viewfinder (for RX1) work on this camera?

A: The RX1R II has a built in viewfinder.

Q: 6. Dors this cam comes with cine gammas?

A: Yes the A7IV has S-log for movie shooting.

Q: 7. Is this camera will work with sigma lenses? Because i have not seen any sigma lenses in accessories

A: Yes, Sigma makes lenses specifically for the Sony FE mount. These will be fully compatible with the Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera. One can find compatible Sigma lenses at the link below: https://bhpho.to/3BBxxbK Additionally Sigma lenses in the EF-mount can be adapted using the Sigma MC-11 Mount Converter/Lens Adapter (Sigma EF-Mount Lenses to Sony E), BH #SIMC11C (https://bhpho.to/3xI87bg).

Q: 8. Can I get it on December 30th?

A: We can not guarantee any type of receiving date for newly released products. The item is going to start shipping on December 30th and will not be available before or even on this date. Your best course of action will be to place an order as soon as possible if you haven't already.

Q: 9. I'm considering getting rid of my Sony A7R3 camera and contemplating as to whether I should go for the Sony A7 IV. I like to occasionally ENLARGE landscape photos. I understand that MORE pixels (42 pixels in the case of the Sony A7R III) is not always a good thing. If I were to purchase the Sony A7 IV (which has 33 pixels), would I be sacrificing quality when it come to photo enlargements like 24" x 36"?

A: If you are using an inkjet printer and printing photos up to 24x36" in size while using a resolution of 200 ppi, you will have no issues with using the Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera. If you will be printing at 300 DPI, you may use your photo editing software to interpolate your image's file size to print a larger image while retaining image quality.

Q: 10. What's the average file size of the lossless compressed raw format unique to this camera?

A: Due to this camera not being officially released yet, the only information available would be from reviewers with pre-production copies of the A7IV. However, we can make some guesses based on other current-generation Sony cameras. Based on current information we know from the Sony A1, the current file size reduction at 100 ISO is 37% and its uncompressed RAW file sizes at 50MP are approximately 56MB - 75MB. The A7IV will likely use the same algorithms, and we can guess-timate its uncompressed RAWs to roughly 37-49MB. Lossless compressed would then give you roughly a 24.5-31MB .ARW file.