Offering the same value, comfort, and sound quality of our popular E6i Omni, our E6i Directional Earset is designed for even more gain before feedback in noisy spaces or near loudspeakers.
Our E6i Earset mics are practically invisible to live or broadcast audiences. They're incredibly comfortable for the wearer. They capture sources clearly with excellent rejection of ambient noise and feedback. And their unique snap-on cable extends the equipment life many times over. In addition, the snap-on cable makes the same earset compatible with virtually any wireless mic system, simply by switching cables instead of buying an entirely new mic!
We've mounted our tiniest mic capsule on an even tinier boom that is rugged, flexible, and incredibly lightweight. Silicon padding at the earpiece helps keep the boom comfortably in place, even with glasses or other head-worn accessories. We offer the widest range of boom and windscreen colors to match virtually any skin tone. The more-flexible boom on the E6i is very easy to adjust and perfect when one mic is shared among several people.
What's more, the protective caps change in seconds, provide moisture resistance, and allow you to select between hypercardioid (most popular) and cardioid patterns for on-location fexibility.
It's no surprise that Countryman's E6i Directional Earset is a top choice for any spoken word application with excessive background noise or potential for feedback.
The E6i Omni microphone is supplied with a snap-on cable with specified connector, windscreen, set of two protective caps (hypercardioid and cardioid), set of two collar clips (black and white), and carrying case.
Applications
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User-friendly for new and experienced users alike
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Excellent for singing and spoken word applications
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Extremely popular in houses of worship, theater and outdoor settings
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Directional version is ideal for situations with loud monitors, extreme feedback or environmental noise
Performance
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High quality voice pickup - more consistent than any lavalier
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Excellent rejection of surrounding noise
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Sounds like a world-class performance mic
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Reduces feedback in meeting rooms or houses of worship an average of 12dB compared to an omni lavalier.
Style & Comfort
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Smallest, lightest, most comfortable mic of its kind - only 1/10th ounce!
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Almost invisible against any skin tone
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Bendable boom custom fits every wearer
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Hands-free, wireless-enabled mic allows total freedom of movement
Durability
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Rugged and reliable - virtually unbreakable steel boom
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Highly bendable boom straightens to perfection, supporting multiple wearers
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Exclusive quick-swap cables for field replacement or compatibility with various wireless systems
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Extremely resistant to sweat and water
COMMON COUNTRYMAN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When should I choose a directional Earset?
Only Countryman Earsets offer omni and directional versions, giving the user some exceptional advantages. The omni 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. It’s ideal for anyone working with a PA system covering a room without stage monitors. For situations where there are loud monitors, extreme feedback or environmental noise, choose the Countryman directional Earset (marked with a green band). It’s much smaller and less obtrusive compared to anything else on the market. For more information on directional earsets, see your dealer or download a copy from our web site. Or simply call us if you have a question.
Should I choose the E6 or the E6i?
The classic E6 is recommended when one person wears the microphone. Because it is stiffer and holds its shape well, it can be adjusted to fit the user’s face, stored away, and quickly unpacked and worn with a minimum of fuss.
The E6i adds a new, soft, highly-flexible boom and a larger silicone rubber ear piece. When multiple users share a mic, the E6i is the best choice. The soft boom is fantastically durable and the extreme flexibility makes changing users a breeze.
How do I choose the right color for my skin tone?
Tan is the most popular color choice, because it works perfectly for average Caucasian skin tones, as well as olive complexions. Light beige works well in theatrical applications due to its slightly pink undertone, which is also appropriate for extremely fair skin. Cocoa is the ideal choice for African American skin tones ranging from very light to chocolate, and black is appropriate for extremely dark skin, or for situations where you want the mic to be 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 tends to blend much better and draws less attention.
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 with three overload or clipping characteristics.
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The most sensitive (W5, no band) is for general speaking, such as presentations or sermons
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The middle sensitivity (W6, blue band) is for vocals and strong speaking, such as in theater
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The most powerful vocals require the least sensitive mic (W7, purple band) with the highest overload sound level
Which cap should I use?
The 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 the +4 dB protective cap fitted to the mic. We have found that this cap’s frequency response meets the needs of the majority of users, providing a slightly increased response in the 15 kHz range. This will boost the perceived amount of "presence" in your sound, while leaving the lower frequencies unchanged. If you experience problems with high-frequency feedback, you should switch to the 0 dB cap.
