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 851 connector for use with Lectrosonics wireless transmitters.

Switchcraft 851 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. What are the specs on that modeling light led?

A: The modeling lamp for this extension head is 38 watts.

Q: 2. What else do I need to buy to place this item on a monopod? The monopod currently does not have any head attached to it? Am confused about clamps, plates?

A: The plate is the piece you attach to the camera. You place the plate into the jaws of the clamp on top of this head. You attach the head to the monopod and you are in business. You need a plate. This s OEM but back ordered: Desmond DS-1 Bi-Directional Arca-Type QR Plate B&H # DEDS1. Here is one that is in stock that will fit. Oben QR-10 Quick Release Plate B&H # OBQR10

Q: 3. How do I order another Quick release plate?

A: We are sorry to say that is not a part we sell. That is a Service Part which you'd need to obtain from the manufacturer directly. If you need assistance with that feel free to email us directly at askbh@bhphoto.com.

Q: 4. Is this the side load version or the touch and go version? With their other heads, the T suffix means touch and go, but the B&H website describes it as side load .

A: Hi, this is the Touch & Go Version (S2046-0001). Thank you, description will be changed

Q: 5. Does this head really weigh 2.2 lbs?

A: I did not weigh the head, but the weight seems appropriate. It is an excellent head and works great to hold my Schwarovski spotting scope.

Q: 6. What adapters do I need if I want to mount a peak design capture clip on this fluid head?

A: As the Peak Design Capture Clip V3 does not feature a tripod mounting screw, we would recommend using an Arca style baseplate, such as the Oben QRA-A2 Quick Release Assembly with QR-10 Plate, which would also accept Peak Design Arca-style plates. https://bhpho.to/3u4Ykt0

Q: 7. Will an Arca Swiss type plate attach to the top of this? I specifically chose this mode because it doesn't have the proprietary Manfrotto QR plates.

A: Yes. I bought a Hejnar 3.25 Arca type plate. It fits perfectly on top. I had to go to a hardware store to pick up nuts and bolts to secure it down. The thumb nut that comes with the Manfrotto will thread in, but will not prevent twisting since it mates with one thread. You need at least two nuts&bolts to prevent the Arca clamp from twisting on the head.

Q: 8. Can the clamp be turned 90º so arca plates are oriented left-to-right instead of front-to-back?

A: Yes. You may use a hex key to reposition the quick release clamp on the Oben VH-A30 Tilt Head so it may be rotated 90 degrees so the head may be used to tilt the camera left-to-right instead of front-to-back.

Q: 9. I recently took deliver of a k&f tripod. is the manfrotto 608 compatible so I can mount my camcorder?

A: Yes, the bottom of the Manfrotto 608 Nitrotech Fluid Video Head has a standard female 3/8" thread. And the K&F legs the head comes off and that has a 3/8 inch male thread.

Q: 10. Can this be attached to a Sirui P-324S monopod (or any monopod for that matter)? If so, are there additional accessories I need to purchase?

A: The Sachtler 0405 FSB-6T Fluid Head is strictly for tripod or dolly use for two reasons. 1.This fluid head has a ball base and the Sirui P-324S has a flat head so you cannot attach them together. 2.Also this fluid head is much too big and heavy for monopod use.As is, the Sirui P-324S works as a small, elegant video monopod with 360 panning and 20 tilting built in. If you need, you can add a small video head like the MVH500AH Fluid Video Head.