Countryman E6IDW5C1ATCH Datasheet

COUNTRYMAN ASSOCIATES INC

E6 EARSET

MICROPHONE

The Countryman E6 Earset microphone is a nearly invisible, world-class
vocal microphone that delivers high-quality voice pickup, while rejecting
surrounding noise and feedback. An ultra-miniature electret condenser
element is held close to the mouth by a thin boom and comfortable earpiece.
Available in omnidirectional and pattern-adjustable directional versions, the E6
Earset weighs less than one-tenth ounce and virtually disappears against the
skin, so performers forget they’re even wearing a mic.

Unobtrusive

Countryman Earsets are the smallest,
lightest, and least visible head-worn
microphones.

Rugged and Reliable

The E6 Earset’s stainless steel,
boom is incredibly tough and can
be bent and re-bent many times to
fit different performers. The E6 is
highly resistant to makeup, sweat
and moisture when used with the
supplied protective caps.

Versatile

The E6 Earset’s flexible boom
is easily shaped right on the
performer’s face and available in
multiple skin tones. Changeable
omnidirectional protective caps
let you shape the frequency
response for different situations
or to match other microphones;
caps for the directional earset
adjust the pattern from cardioid to
hypercardioid. Choose a sensitivity
for speaking or singing with up to
145 dB SPL capability.

Exceptional Sound Quality

The Countryman E6 delivers rich,
full band audio quality rivaling
performance handheld and
instrument microphones.

Excellent Isolation

Easy adjustment keeps the mic in
the perfect position for rejecting
unwanted sounds. Countryman
Omnidirectional Earsets reduce
feedback an average of 12 dB
compared to an omnidirectional
lavalier. Directional E6 Earsets
provide even more isolation.
Excellent for houses of worship,
theater, and outdoor events.

Replaceable Cables

With other microphones a worn
cable requires purchasing a
completely new mic. An E6
replacement cable installs in
seconds. Snap-on miniature super
rugged cables are available for
almost any wireless transmitter
or for XLR inputs with phantom
power.

Supplied with cable, carrying case, black and white cable clips,
windscreen and protective caps (omni accessories shown).

Frequency Response: Omni: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Directional: 30 Hz to 15 kHz

Sensitivity: Omni W5: 7.0 mV/Pa
Omni W6: 2.0 mV/Pa
Omni W7: 0.7 mV/Pa
Directional W5: 6.0 mV/Pa
Directional W6: 1.9 mV/Pa
Directional W7: 0.6 mV/Pa

Equivalent Acoustic Noise: W5: 24 dBA
W6: 29 dBA
W7: 39 dBA

Overload Sound Level: Omni W5: 120 dBA
(1% THD) Omni W6: 130 dBA

Omni W7: 140 dBA
Directional W5: 125 dBA
Directional W6: 135 dBA
Directional W7: 145 dBA

Power Requirements: 500 µA at 1 to 2 Volts

Weight: .07 oz (2 grams)

Frequency Response

Omni

Directional

dB

+10

6 in

0

-10

-20

20 50 100 500

dB

0.25 in

+10

1 in

0

24 in

-10

24 in

-20

20 50 100 500

1k

5k 10 k 20 kHz200 2k

1k

5k 10 k 20 kHz200 2k

+8 dB Very Bright Cap

+4 dB Bright Cap

+0 dB Flat Cap

Front

Null

1 kHz Polar Response

Omnidirectional

30°

60°

90°

120°

150°

-10

-15

-20

180°

Directional

0°

330°

0

-5

dB

210°

with Hypercardioid Cap

60°

300°

270°

90°

120°

240°

150°

0°

-20

180°

330°

0

-5

-10

300°

-15

dB

270°

240°

210°

30°

Directional

with Cardioid Cap

30°

60°

90°

120°

150°

-20

180°

0°

330°

0

-5

-10

-15

dB

240°

210°

300°

270°

E6 Earset: Frequently Asked Questions

When should I choose a directional earset rather than an omni?

The E6 Omnidirectional Earset rejects unwanted sound and feedback better than a lavalier almost
any way you wear it, so it’s very user-friendly for new and experienced users alike. The omnidirectional
E6 is the right choice for most applications. For situations where there are loud monitors, extreme
feedback or environmental noise, choose the E6 Directional Earset (marked with a green band).

omnidirectional directional

What is the difference between the different E6 flexibilities?

• The classic E6 is a good choice when one person will wear the microphone. Because
the boom is stiffer, it can be adjusted to fit, then stored away and quickly reworn.

• The E6i is soft and highly-flexible with a larger silicone rubber ear piece. When multiple
users share a mic, the E6i is a great choice. The soft boom is fantastically durable and the
extreme flexibility makes it easy to adjust for different users.

E6E6i E6X

• The E6 Flex or E6X offers a versatile blend of the E6 and the E6i. With a springy, thin earpiece
and a flexible boom, the E6 Flex is secure on the ear and fast to fit without compromising true
invisibility and world class sound. The E6 Flex is marked with an orange band.

How do I choose the right color for my skin tone?

Tan works very well for Caucasian skin tones as well as olive complexions. Light beige works
well for light and pink tones. Cocoa is the ideal choice for very light brown to chocolate
tones. Choose black for deep brown skin, or on other tones when you want the mic to be

L

T

C

visible. When in doubt, choose the darker option. That’s because a mic that’s too light can
resemble a scar or blemish, while a mic that’s slightly darker than the background resembles
a shadow and draws less attention.

B

Which sensitivity should I choose?

Making a microphone more sensitive to catch soft sounds means it will overload sooner for loud
sounds. Because sound pressure levels vary between individuals and applications, we provide
three sensitivities for the E6:

• The highest gain (W5, no colored band) is for general speaking, such as presentations or
sermons, and is the most popular option.

• The medium gain (W6, blue band) is for very loud speaking, such as in theater, and most vocal
performances.

• In rare cases, the most powerful vocals require the highest overload (W7, purple band).

Which protective cap should I use?

The E6 Earset should always be used with a protective cap in place to keep sweat, makeup,
and other foreign material out of the microphone.

The three omni caps each have a different high-frequency response characteristic that
controls the amount of “crispness” or “sibilance” (response at 15 kHz). The omni ships with

Very Bright

+8 dB

Cardioid Hypercardioid

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Bright
+4 dB

Flat

+0 dB

the +4 dB protective cap fitted to the mic which meets the needs of the majority of users.
Use the +0 cap for recording instruments like flutes or violins, or if you experience problems
with high-frequency feedback.

For the directional version of the E6, the protective caps modify your earset’s pickup pattern:

• Hypercardioid (H) mode usually provides the best isolation, with a null facing toward the oor

where “wedge” monitors are often placed. We recommend this mode for most applications.

• Cardioid (C) mode is slightly less directional, with a null toward the back. It’s most useful

when there is a monitor speaker over the shoulder or behind the performer.