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Countryman B3 Omni Lavalier Mic, Standard Sens, with TA3F Connector for B60 Wireless Transmitters (Cocoa)

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Countryman B3 Omni Lavalier Mic, Standard Sens, with TA3F Connector for B60 Wireless Transmitters (Cocoa)
Key Features
  • For Interviews, Drama, and Water Sports
  • TA3F (AB), See Description
  • 20 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response
  • Headroom for General Use
The cocoa B3 Omni Lavalier Mic, Standard Sens, with TA3F Connector for B60 Wireless Transmitters from Countryman is a water-resistant, miniature lavalier microphone for capturing high-quality audio. It can be used in a variety of applications such as a tie-clip lavalier in interviews, a hair-hidden mic for drama, a water-resistant mic for water sports and hurricane reporting, or simply a small mic to hide in a prop flower vase.
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Countryman B3 Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Unobtrusive
  • 3Rugged and Reliable
  • 4Refined Sound Quality
  • 5Versatile
  • 6Sensitivity

The cocoa B3 Omni Lavalier Mic, Standard Sens, with TA3F Connector for B60 Wireless Transmitters from Countryman is a water-resistant, miniature lavalier microphone for capturing high-quality audio. It can be used in a variety of applications such as a tie-clip lavalier in interviews, a hair-hidden mic for drama, a water-resistant mic for water sports and hurricane reporting, or simply a small mic to hide in a prop flower vase.

The B3 capsule is resistant to moisture (IP67), which allows for placement in the hair or on bare skin, and its omnidirectional polar pattern minimizes handling noise, wind noise, and plosives (popping). Furthermore, a variety of skin-matching colors are available. This B3's cable terminates to a TA3F connector for direct connection to B60 Audix wireless bodypack transmitters Additionally, a carrying case, two cable clips, a windscreen, and three protective caps are also included.

Unobtrusive
Looks great when you want to see it, virtually disappears when you don't. The B3 is easily hidden in hair or on costumes, with five colors to match clothing, hair, and skin tones. 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.
Rugged and Reliable
The B3 is resistant to makeup, sweat, and moisture when used with the supplied protective caps and works well in hair or on the body. The protective caps are easily removed for cleaning or replacement, and the aramid-reinforced cable gives it world-class survivability.
Refined Sound Quality
The B3 provides high-quality audio with low distortion at SPL up to 140 dB for wireless applications. The aramid cable and thin diaphragm combine to offer low handling noise. The flat-frequency response accurately captures voice or instruments, and the small size makes the B3 easy to position for ambient noise and feedback rejection.
Versatile
Changeable protective caps let you shape the frequency response for different situations or to match other microphones. Versions are available for different speaking or singing styles, with high-overload capability for recording instruments.
Sensitivity
Standard, for most uses.

Countryman B3 Specs

Key Specs
Form Factor
Lavalier
Compatible Transmitters
Audix: B60
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
Frequency Range
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
150 dB SPL (A-Weighted)
Output Connector
1 x TA3F/Mini XLR 3-Pin Female
Color
Cocoa
Microphone
Form Factor
Lavalier
Compatible Transmitters
Audix: B60
Sound Field
Mono
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
Pad
None
High-Pass Filter
None
Indicators
None
Windscreen
Foam (Included)
Performance
Frequency Range
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
150 dB SPL (A-Weighted)
Sensitivity
12.0 mV/Pa
Equivalent Noise Level
24 dB A-Weighted
Connectivity
Output Connector
1 x TA3F/Mini XLR 3-Pin Female
Cable Length
5' / 1.52 m
Power
Operating Voltage
3 V ± 12 V
Operating Current Consumption
200 µA
Physical
Color
Cocoa
Included Mounting & Placement Accessories
Alligator Clip
Mounting Thread Size
Included Mount Has No Threading
Environmental Protection
Advertised as Water Resistant
*Test Methodology Not Supplied

Countryman B3 Reviews

Make Sure You Know Which System This Is For

By Michael
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-15

Purchased because I thought these would work with my Sony system. However they do not due to wiring inside the mic. After waiting 7 months to receive these we had purchased mics to use while waiting and never got around to opening these until a few days ago. It's now outside of the 30 day return period and I have several hundred dollars worth of mics I cannot use that BH won't exchange. So make sure you call BH to find out if this mic will work with your system cause you'll wait for ages and then they may not work. Also don't be like me and wait a few weeks to open the package because that'll bite you even harder if you have several of these that are unopened that you cannot return.

Still keeping it in the drawer

By RogFromTheGarage
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-10

I had high hopes for the Countryman B3. Decided to spend a little more and get a good lav mic but it just doesn't seem to be that great for me. Maybe I am using it for the wrong purpose. I am ding talking head videos. The sound from the B3 sounds very spatial to me. I used it for a while and then just threw it back in the mic drawer. I've given it many re-tries over the years but each time I end up disappointed and throw it back in the drawer. Not only is the sound bad IMO, but it has a major hum. Other mics on the same system do not have the issue. It's a very noticeable 60Hz hum that drops out significantly when I ground myself by touching either the sound mixer or the mic XML connector case. I've tried using it with a Zoom H4n Pro and it hums there as well. I sent it to Countryman for a repair a few years ago and when it came back the hum was gone but the repair didn't last long. Anyone want it?

no mic, no job.

By Alexander
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2021-10-14

A B&H Recommended item through expert chat, long story short, this was a complete dud lavalier. This item does not work at all, with multiple ways of checking, much luck to future buys for others.

Love this mic!

By DEWAYNE
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-09-19

Great mic. Make sure you get the right one for your wireless. B&H can advise you on that.

Doesn't work with the Sony UTX-B40

By Craig
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2021-08-30

I like the sound of the Countryman B3 mics however we recently switched from a Sennheiser system to a Sony system and the Countryman B3 for Sony Wireless Transmitters doesn't make a solid connection in the Sony UTX-B40 transmitters. As a result of this bad connection there is a ton of static when anything moves. I asked Countryman what could be done to fix this and they told me if I sent my Mics back ALONG WITH different connectors they would rewire them but they don't have any Sony connectors available other than the ones that come on their microphones. :(

Budget mic with great quality.

By Keith
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-08-17

Great mic for any beginner on a small budget. The B3 is capable of capturing cinema quality audio. However it does require a little more post production processing to achieve the sound of the Sanken or DP. To get rid of handling noise bumblebee industries makes amazing rubber mounts for the B3.

Bias or Phantom Power Needed For Mic To Perform Well

By Don
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-06-07

Please note: EVERY microphone requires power (gain) to work properly and these Countryman lavaliers require a MINIMUM of 4V bias or 12V phantom to work. This power can be provided by a camera or preferably a wireless body pack or small recorder. Example: the Zoom F2 provides 2.5V of bias power which will not drive the Countryman B3. The signal (sound) will be very low and gain will need to be provided by a stronger source before reaching the camera or recorder to obtain -12 to -18 dbl. Location Audio 101.

Great Company, Great Mics

By Tim
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-03-12

We're really happy with countryman mics. We just bought 6 more to round out our collection and have one consistent mic through-out our production house

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