Countryman B6 | Performance Audio

Only one tenth of an inch in diameter, the B6 is the smallest lavalier in the world and outperforms microphones many times its size.

The changeable protective caps provide moisture resistance and color options and let you shape the frequency response to suit different applications or to match other microphones.

With exceptionally low handling noise and rugged construction, the B6 is the ideal choice for theater, broadcast, churches, and general lavalier applications.

Unobtrusive
Smaller than the cable of other lavaliers, the B6 is easily hidden in hair or on costumes, or taped to a performer's face. The B6 comes in five colors to match clothing, hair, and skin tones, or use a felt tip marker to color the white caps for near-perfect concealability. Never suffer the hassle and degraded sound quality of under-clothing miking again.

Versatile
Changeable protective caps let you shape the frequency response for different situations or to match other microphones. Versions available for different speaking or singing styles, with up to 140 dB SPL capability.

Rugged and Reliable
The B6 is exceptionally resistant to makeup, sweat and moisture when used with the supplied protective caps and is well-suited to use in hair or on the body. The protective caps are easily removed for cleaning or replacement when clogged with makeup. The Kevlar-reinforced cable gives it world-class survivability.

Exceptional Sound Quality
The highest-quality audio available in a lavalier mic. Low distortion at SPL up to 140 dB on 48 V Phantom Power. The Kevlar cable and ultra-thin diaphragm combine to set a new standard for low handling noise. Excellent rejection of surrounding noise.

Countryman B6 Applications:

All-purpose, rugged, affordable lavalier that is easy to hide
Easily hidden in hair/costumes or glued on performers' faces in film, theater and broadcast
Also suited for news anchors, interviews, lecturers, churches, schools and general lavalier applications

Countryman B6 Includes:

Supplied with carrying case, black and white cable clips, wind screen, and 3 protective caps.

Countryman B6 Features:

Performance
Low distortion at SPL up to 150dB on 48V Phantom Power
Field-selectable HF response caps
Kevlar cable and ultra-thin diaphragm combine to set a new standard for low handling noise
Highest-quality audio available in a lavalier mic
Excellent rejection of surrounding noise
Style & Comfort
Smaller than the cable of other lavaliers at only .1" (2.5mm) diameter
Comes is six colors to blend with clothing and skin tones.
Easily hides in plain sight by swapping colored caps to match button hole, sweater weave or skin tone. Use a felt-tip marker to color the white caps to get an exceptional match.
Durability
Built to withstand perspiration and makeup, for use in hair or on the body
Protective cap is easily removed for cleaning or replacement when clogged with makeup
Kevlar-reinforced cable withstands punishment

Countryman B6 Specifications:

Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Operating Current: 500 μA
Operating Voltage: 1 to 2 Volts
Power Supply Voltage:
+3 V with 2.7 kOhm Load
+5 V with 6.8 kOhm Load
+9 V with 15 kOhm Load
Weight: .07 oz (2 grams)
The B6 lavalier is available in three sensitivities:
B6W4
standard (gray band) for most uses
Sensitivity: 16.0 mV/Pascal
Equivalent Acoustic Noise: 24 dBA SPL
Overload Sound Level: 120 dB SPL
B6W5
low (red band, -10 dB re W4) head mic for theater
Sensitivity: 7.0 mV/Pascal
Equivalent Acoustic Noise: 29 dBA SPL
Overload Sound Level: 130 dB SPL
B6W6
very low (blue band, -20 dB re W4) mic near user's mouth
Sensitivity: 2 mV/Pascal
Equivalent Acoustic Noise: 39 dBA SPL
Overload Sound Level: 140 dB SPL