Countryman E2 User Manual

COUNTRYMAN

E2 EARSET

Thanks for choosing the Countryman E2 Earset microphone. We’re confident you’ll find
it the finest, most natural sounding, and most unobtrusive earset microphone available.

The E2 provides high-quality pickup and excellent isolation with an ultra-miniature
condenser element positioned near the ear and a directional pattern tuned to pick up
the natural sound of the wearer while rejecting ambient noise. The entire assembly
weighs less than one-tenth of an ounce and disappears against the skin or in the hair, so
performers can forget it’s there and audiences barely see it.

We use innovative engineering to pack this great a sound into such a tiny mic. For this
reason, getting the best results requires some simple techniques that might not be
immediately intuitive. This booklet will help you get the most out of your E2 Earset.

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Contents

Handling the E2 3

Connecting E2 Snap-On Cables 5

Custom Fitting the E2 6

Using Collar Clips 10

Back Port Cleaning Procedure 11

Specifications 12

Declarations 14

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Handling the E2

While the E2 Earset is designed for durability,
moisture-resistance and flexibility, it is a high­precision instrument and we do suggest some basic
precautions to prevent damage or sonic degradation:

• Always use the E2 with its cap in place. The end

caps are critical to the sound quality and also
protect the capsule from makeup, moisture, and
debris.

• When a protective cap is not in place, avoid

touching the end of the capsule with fingers or
obstructing the opening with foreign substances.

• The earpiece, boom, and end cap may be cleaned

with alcohol wipes, spirit gum remover, or acetone.
Do not use water or chemicals on the capsule itself.

• Clean the caps separately.

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Handling the E2 (cont.)

The E2’s earpiece and boom are constructed of an
exceptionally flexible material which can be easily
shaped to the wearer’s needs. To prevent damage to
your Earset:

• Avoid bending it over sharp angles (such as the
end of your ngernail) or around a tight radius (less

than 1/2” diameter).

• Avoid bending the booms within 1/2” of the

capsule or the earpiece within 1/2” of the
connector.

• Use the side of your nger or other rounded object.

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