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Countryman B3 Omnidirectional Lavalier Mic, Low Sens, with Hardwired 3-Pin XLR Connector (Black)

BH #COB3P5FF05B • MFR #B3P5FF05B
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Countryman B3 Omnidirectional Lavalier Mic, Low Sens, with Hardwired 3-Pin XLR Connector (Black)
Key Features
  • For Theater, Live & Studio Use
  • Hardwired 3-Pin XLR Connection
  • 20 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response
  • Includes 3 Capsule Protection Grids
The black B3 Omnidirectional Lavalier Mic, Low Sens, with Hardwired 3-Pin XLR Connector 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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Sensitivity
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Countryman B3 Overview

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

The black B3 Omnidirectional Lavalier Mic, Low Sens, with Hardwired 3-Pin XLR Connector 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 capsule is resistant to moisture, 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. The B3's cable terminates to a 3-pin XLR connector for direct connection to a microphone preamplifier or a mixer. 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 150 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 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
Low, head miking for theater.

Countryman B3 Specs

Sensitivity
Low
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Equivalent Acoustic Noise
24 dBA
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
Power Requirements
9 to 48 V Phantom power (4 mA @ 48 V)
Overload Sound Pressure Level
150 dBA SPL (48 V, red band)
Output Connectors
Hardwired 3-pin XLR
Cable Length
5.0' (1.5 m)
Dimensions
0.23 x 0.18" (5.8 x 4.6 mm)
Weight
0.012 oz (0.340 g)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.615 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.3 x 5.15 x 1.45"

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