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Countryman B6 Omni Lavalier Mic, Very Low Sens, with Hardwired 3.5mm Locking Connector for Olympus, Roland, Sony, Tascam, Yamaha, or Zoom Portable Recorders (Black)

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Countryman B6 Omni Lavalier Mic, Very Low Sens, with Hardwired 3.5mm Locking Connector for Olympus, Roland, Sony, Tascam, Yamaha, or Zoom Portable Recorders (Black)
Key Features
  • For Theater, Live Stage & Studio Use
  • Hardwired Connector
  • Fits Select 3.5mm Recorders
  • 3.5mm Locking (D3), See Description
The black B6 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone, Very Low Sensitivity, with Hardwired 3.5mm Locking Connector for Olympus, Roland, Sony, Tascam, Yamaha, or Zoom Portable Recorders from Countryman is a very small lav microphone measuring one tenth of an inch in diameter. It can be used to capture audio for theater, broadcast, house of worship, and general lavalier applications.
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Countryman B6 Overview

The black B6 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone, Very Low Sensitivity, with Hardwired 3.5mm Locking Connector for Olympus, Roland, Sony, Tascam, Yamaha, or Zoom Portable Recorders from Countryman is a very small lav microphone measuring one tenth of an inch in diameter. It can be used to capture audio for theater, broadcast, house of worship, and general lavalier applications.

This version is the least sensitive mic and a good choice for instrument applications, opera, or where the microphone will be positioned very near the mouth. Built with a low handling noise and rugged construction, the B6 lavalier microphone can be easily hidden in a performer's hair or on costumes, ties, or behind a shirt button. It can also be attached to eyeglasses, for a secure, discreet, and convenient alternative to hair miking. The ultrathin diaphragm deliver a natural sound while its tiny size makes the B6 easy to position for ambient noise and feedback rejection. The B6's aramid-reinforced cable terminates to a 3.5mm locking connector for direct connection to Olympus, Roland, Sony, Tascam, Yamaha, or Zoom DM-420, DM-520, DM-620, DS-2400, DS-40, DS-51, DS-61, DS-71, LS-10, LS-14, R05, R09HR, PCM-D50, PCM-M10, DR-05, DR-07mkII, DR-08, PR-10, Pocketrak C24, Pocketrak W24, H1, H2, and H2n portable recorders.

Additionally, the included swappable protective caps let you shape the frequency response for different situations or to match other microphones. The B6 is resistant to makeup, sweat, and moisture when used with a protective cap, which can be quickly removed for cleaning or replacement.

Unobtrusive
Looks great when you want to see it, virtually disappears when you don't. The B6 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 B6 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 B6 provides high-quality audio with low distortion at SPL up to 140 dB on 48V phantom power. 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 B6 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
Very low, mic near user's mouth.

Countryman B6 Specs

Key Specs
Microphone Type
Lavalier
Compatible Transmitters
Olympus:
Roland:
Sony:
Tascam:
Yamaha:
Zoom:
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
140 dB (A-Weighted)
Sensitivity
6 for Very Low/Placement Near Mouth (B6)
Analog Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Male
Environmental Resistance
Water-Resistant (Unrated)
Microphone
Microphone Type
Lavalier
Compatible Transmitters
Olympus: DM-420, DM-520, DM-620, DS-2400, DS-40, DS-51, DS-61, DS-71, LS-10, LS-14
Roland: R05, R09HR
Sony: PCM-D50, PCM-M10
Tascam: DR-05, DR-07mkII, DR-08, PR-10
Yamaha: Pocketrak C24, Pocketrak W24
Zoom: H1, H2, H2n
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
Included Tone/Pattern Caps
Flat-Response, +4 dB Bright, +8 dB Very Bright
Performance
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
140 dB (A-Weighted)
Sensitivity
2 mV/Pa
Countryman Sensitivity Code
6 for Very Low/Placement Near Mouth (B6)
Equivalent Noise Level
39 dB (A-Weighted)
Connectivity
Analog Output Connector
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Male
Cable Length
5' / 1.52 m
Power
Power Sources
Plug-In Power
Operating Voltage
1 to 2 V
Physical
Color
Black
Environmental Resistance
Water-Resistant (Unrated)
Weight
0.07 oz / 2 g

Countryman B6 Reviews

Not nearly as rugged as advertised. Costly to repair.

By Paul
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2025-08-27

These microphones are amazing when you first get them: They're tiny, they sound great, they are advertised by Countryman as being rugged and reliable and they're not terribly expensive. They are great when you first start using them. Unfortunately, in my experience they are DEFINITELY NOT rugged and reliable. I've had to send them off for repair TWICE after minimal use. The most recent time, the repair estimate came back saying both microphones needed to be replaced and the cables were corroded. Total cost: $493. So, to repair them (again), Countryman wants 75% of the cost of a new mic? Please. Keep in mind: These mics were used minimally -- maybe 20 days in a 2 year span, and NOT in extreme conditions. I was only using them in normal use scenarios. Their own advertising boasts that the mics can sit in soda! After seeing this latest repair estimate, I'm inclined to just buy some other mics.

Wish I would have bought earlier

By Derek
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-10-16

I've mostly had middle grade lav mics. Not the worst but not the best. This mic is so great I wish I would have just bought this sooner and saved myself so much hassle. Because of the size of the mic I can put on talent so much easier. There's way less rustling noise, which was the biggest challenge with the cheaper mics and the biggest frustration in even using lav mics. This mic makes me want to use it in all situations now. If I had a shotgun interview situation I use to want to have a safety lav mic but didn't want to deal with the hassle of the other mics. Now I'm happy I'll have both shotgun and lav for my interviews. And for walk and talk stuff I know I'll have less post hassle in that this mic will be clear and clean audio with little if none of noise issues.

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