The black Countryman E6i Omnidirectional Earset Mic, Standard Gain with Detachable 2mm Cable and 2.5mm locking Connector for Comtek Wireless Transmitters is a vocal microphone with a soft, flexible boom that facilitates its adjustment for different users. It's built with a larger silicone rubber earpiece making it better suited for situations when multiple users share the same mic.

The E6i earset can be used on either ear for capturing audio and rejecting unwanted sound, feedback, or surrounding noise from stage monitors or nearby speakers in houses of worship, theater, and outdoor vocal and speech applications.

The low-profile, omnidirectional E6i earset virtually disappears against the skin, so performers will forget they're wearing a mic. This version offers the highest gain for general speaking such as presentations or sermons. In addition, the earset comes with three protective caps with different high-frequency response characteristics that control the amount of crispness or sibilance (response at 15 kHz). This omnidirectional E6i earset's cable terminates to a 2.5mm locking connector for direct connection to Comtek M-216 and M-72 wireless bodypack transmitters.

For Stage, Theater, and Broadcast TV    Fits Comtek Transmitters    Headroom for General Speaking    Detachable 2mm Diameter Cable    Soft, Flexible Boom    Larger, Silicone Rubber Earpiece    Includes Windscreen    3 x Protective Caps    Black and White Single Tie Cable Clips    Carrying Case

The Countryman earsets are very small, lightweight, and the least visible headworn microphones.

The E6i is soft and highly flexible with a larger silicone rubber ear piece. When multiple users share a mic, the E6i is a great choice. The soft boom is durable and the flexibility makes it easy to adjust for different users.

The E6i's stainless steel boom is tough and can be bent and re-bent to fit different performers. It is highly resistant to makeup, sweat, and moisture when used with the supplied protective caps. The earset should always have a protective cap in place to keep sweat, makeup, and other foreign material out of the microphone.

The E6i earset's flexible boom is easily shaped right on the performer's face. Changeable protective caps let you shape the frequency response for different situations or to match other microphones. This omnidirectional version includes three protective caps—+4 dB (bright), +8 dB (very bright) and +0 dB (flat)—that controls the amount of crispness or sibilance (response at 15 kHz.)

Easy adjustment keeps the mic in a comfortable position for rejecting unwanted sounds. The omnidirectional E6i earset provides more isolation and is suitable for situations where there are loud monitors, extreme feedback, or environmental noise.

The included removable, quick-swap cable detaches from the actual earset, 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 most wireless transmitters.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are the cables on this lav improved from the original filmmaker kit. I have had to replace 3 lavs under warranty in the past 5 years as a result of cable shorts? They are very thin and not "durable", despite being described as such.

A: The RodeLink Lav Omnidirectional Microphone does have durable Kevlar-reinforced cable, but unfortunately all lavalier mic's for wireless systems are subject to shorts, due to the being pulled or the connector end rubbing against a person's hip at the transmitter end. You may consider a replacement mic, such as the Countryman B3 Omni Lavalier Mic, Standard Sens, with 3.5mm Locking Connector for Sennheiser Wireless Transmitters (Black), BH #COB3W4BSR, which has a more rugged design, and features a water-resistant mic.

Q: 2. Does this work if it's plugged directly into the Atomos Ninja V?

A: No, the RODELink Lav uses a locking 3.5mm connector which attaches to a threaded 3.5mm input jack and the Atomos Ninja V has a standard (non-locking) 3.5mm mic input. Rode's Lavalier GO (B&H# ROLAVGO) is a similar mic with a non-locking 3.5mm connector that is compatible for use with the Ninja V. For additional options you may want to consider the Microphone Madness MM-ML (B&H# MIM) or MM-LAPEL-1 (B&H # MILAPEL1), Polsen PL-4 (B&H # POPL4) or PL-5 (B&H# POPL5) which are all omnidirectional lavalier mics that can be used with the Ninja V. .

Q: 3. How is it best to clean ear buds when there are multiple users? My church won't provide the ear pieces so I bring my own.

A: You can clean your earbuds with a damp cloth and a small amount of mild soap, like a drop of dish soap. A toothbrush can be used to gently remove any wax that may be built up. There are also cleaning products available like HygenX by HamiltonBuhl (B&H # HAX19HRSB), which is specifically for cleaning headphone and earbuds.

Q: 4. Will this work with the Zoom H1n?

A: Yes

Q: 5. Does this work with tenticals?

A: Yes, the RODELink Lav Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone is compatible for use with the Tentacle Sync TRACK E Pocket Audio Recorder.

Q: 6. Can I use this mic plugged directly into my Canon 5DMKII?

A: No it will not.

Q: 7. Will the rode invisilav fit this mic?

A: The Polsen PL-5 will be on the small side and may be a bit loose since its diameter is .14 and the invisilav's diameter is .20 .

Q: 8. Is this unit blue tooth compatible?

A: This receiver operates on the 72 to 76 MHz radio frequencies. It is not a Bluetooth device.

Q: 9. what is the difference between extended low end and standard EQ?

A: The Comtek PR-75P AutoSmart-Tuning Wireless Monitor Receiver with Extended Low End boosts the low-end frequency response of the device and is more ideal for film and TV applications where more precise monitoring is required. The "standard EQ" version of the Comtek PR-75a AutoSmart-Tuning Wireless Monitor Receiver enhances speech intelligibility and is designed for tour guide and assisted listening applications.

Q: 10. does it work with the rode wireless go?

A: Yes, this microphone works with the Wireless Go system.