Countryman E6 Flex Directional Earset

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Countryman E6 Flex Directional Earset

The E6 Flex Directional Earset combines the best of the classic E6 directional earset with the best of the directional E6i. The slim, springy ear section grips securely like an E6 classic, while the flexible front boom takes abuse like the E6i and provides precise placement and easy reshaping. The ultra miniature directional element delivers exceptional sound quality and rejects surrounding noise or feedback from stage monitors and nearby speakers. As part of the Countryman E6 Directional line, the E6 Flex Directional features swapable reinforced cables, versatile skin tone options, changable caps for cardioid or hypercardioid patterns, and rugged construction. It weighs less than one-tenth ounce and virtually disappears against the skin, so performers forget they’re even wearing a mic.

Fit and Flexibility

The fit of the classic E6 meets the flexibility of the E6i. The front boom is like an E6i, the ear section is like the classic E6, the result is the best fitting easiest to use earset available.

Lightest and Most Concealable

Countryman Earsets are the smallest, lightest, and least visible head-worn microphones. The E6 Flex comes in four skin tones to disappear against the face.

Adjustable Pattern

Changeable protective caps let you switch between cardioid and hypercardioid patterns in seconds.

Exceptional Sound Quality

Frequency response is better than 30 Hz to 15 kHz with smooth off-axis response and >100 dB dynamic range. Countryman Earsets sound like world-class, full size performance mics but the performer has complete freedom.

Rugged and Reliable

The E6i is exceptionally resistant to makeup, sweat and moisture when used with the supplied protective caps. The skin-colored, almost unbreakable boom resists water, sweat, and makeup and can be bent and re-bent many times to fit different performers. The front boom of the E6 Flex is slightly firmer than our E6i, so it’s easily shaped right on the performer’s face and smooths out for a professional look.

Most Sensitivities

The E6 Flex comes in three sensitivities for different speaking or singing styles, with up to 140 dB SPL capability.

Frequently Asked Quetions:

How do I choose the right E6 for my application?

• The E6 Flex offers a versatile blend of the E6 and the E6i. With a springy, thin earpiece and a flexible boom, the E6 Flex is faster to fit a new face than any other earset microphone available—all without compromising true invisibility and world class sound. The E6 Flex is marked with an orange band.
• The classic E6 is a good choice when one person will wear the microphone. Because the boom is stiffer, once it is adjusted to fit the user’s face, it can be stored away, unpacked, and quickly worn with a minimum of fuss.
• 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 changing users a breeze.

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

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. For situations where there are loud monitors, extreme feedback or environmental noise, choose the Countryman Directional Earset (marked with a green band).

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

In most cases the boom of the E6 will be against the performer’s skin. 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, a darker option tends to blend better and draws less attention.

Which E6 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 Flex:

• The highest gain (W5, no colored band) is for general speaking, such as presentations or sermons
• The medium gain (W6, blue band) is for vocals and loud speaking, such as in theater
• The most powerful vocals require the least gain mic (W7, purple band) with the highest overload level

Frequency Response : 30 Hz to 15 kHz
Operating Current : 500 μA
Operating Voltage : 1 to 2 Volts
Power Supply Voltage :
+3V with 2.7 kOhm Load
+5V with 6.8 kOhm Load
+9V with 15 kOhm Load
Weight : .07 oz (2 grams)

The E6 Flex Directional Earset is available in three sensitivities:

Model E6XDW5 for general speaking
Sensitivity: 6.0 mV/Pascal
Equivalent Acoustic Noise: 24 dBA SPL
Overload Sound Level: 125 dB SPL

Model E6XDW6 for loud speaking and vocals
Sensitivity: 1.9 mV/Pascal
Equivalent Acoustic Noise: 29 dBA SPL
Overload Sound Level: 135 dB SPL

Model E6XDW7 for powerful vocals
Sensitivity: 0.60 mV/Pascal
Equivalent Acoustic Noise: 39 dBA SPL
Overload Sound Level: 145 dB SPL

Connector Type Reference Chart
Transmitter Brand		Transmitter Model		Connector Type		Code
(Earset only)		No Cable		(Earset only)		MO
(Hardwired)		Phantom Power		XLR3 Male		(no code)
(Pigtail leads)		Stripped and tinned		For 2 wire 10k ohm		NC
AKG		PT51, PT300, PT900		B-LOC (locking male)		AG
AKG		PT40, PT60, PT61, PT80, PT81, PT400, PT2000, PT4000		Switchcraft TA3F		AK
Audio Limited		TX2000, RMS-2000-mxl		Lemo 6 pin		AL
Audio Technica		T35, T75, T211, T601, T1000, T1200, T4000, T5000, T7000		Hirose 4 pin		AN
Audio Technica		T27, T31, T51, T200, T210, T300, T310, T1400, T2000, T3000		Hirose 4 pin		AT
Audio Technica		ATW-U101		Switchcraft TA5F		AW
Azden		WM-PRO, WLT-PRO, 32BT, WM22, 31LT		Non locking 3.5 mm		ZP
Beyer		Opus Series TS-100, TS-300, TS-500, TS-800		Screw on TA4F		MI
Electrovoice		300, N\DYM, NBPU, MSB, BPV, BPU, BPU2, CSB-1000, RE-1, RE-2		Switchcraft TA4F		ET
Electrovoice		2000, 2500 series		Switchcraft TA4F		EV
Lectrosonics		M170, 175		Switchcraft 851		L2
Lectrosonics		UM Series, LM Series		Switchcraft TA5F		L4
Lectrosonics		H Series		Switchcraft A3M		LE
Lectrosonics		M Series over 185		Switchcraft TA5F		LS
Lectrosonics		MM400		Water Proof 2.5mm		LW
Lectrosonics		UH Series		Switchcraft A3M		LX
Lectrosonics		SM Series, UMa Series, LMa Series		Switchcraft TA5F		SM
Lightspeed		BP-200		Push lock type 4 pin		LH
Mipro		ACT707TS(TE), ACT801TS(TE), MT103, MT303, MT801, MT808		Screw on TA4F		MI
Mipro		ACT707, MT801		Screw on mini 4 pin		MN
Mipro		ACT707, MT801		Screw on mini 4 pin		MN
Nady		UB10, UB16, WLT14, WLT15		3.5 mm locking plug		NL
Revolabs		HD		Switchcraft TA4F		RV
Sabine		SW16T, SW30T		Screw on mini 4 pin		SB
Sabine		SW16TX, SW30TX (1600, 3000), ST50T		Screw on TA4F		SS
Sabine		SW70		Switchcraft TA4F		ST
Samson		Airline AL-1		2.5mm stereo		AS
Samson		CT3, VT2L, UT1L, T32		Switchcraft TA3F		SV
Samson		UT5, TX3 (Black), UT6		Hirose 6 pin		SX
Sennheiser		BF1083		Lemo 1 pin		S1
Sennheiser		SK2000		Lemo 3 pin		S2
Sennheiser		SK-50, SK250, SK3063, SK5012		Lemo 3 pin		S3
Sennheiser		SK2012		Microdot		SE
Sennheiser		Evolution Series, EW100, EW300, EW500, G2, G3, SK 1093		3.5 mm locking plug		SR
Shure		Axient AXT-100		Switchcraft TA4F		AX
Shure		All with Lemo 3 pin		Lemo 3 pin		S3
Shure		FP1, PG1, PGX1, PGXD1, SLX1, ULX1, ULXD1, UR1, UR1M, BLX1		Switchcraft TA4F		SL
Sony		DWT-B01		Hirose 4 pin (twist lock)		DS
Sony		WRT-805, 806, UTX-B1, UWP806		3.5 mm locking plug		SN
Sony		WRT-28, 820, 860		Hirose 4 pin (twist lock)		SO
Sony		WRT-822, WRT-420, WRT-8B		Hirose 4 pin (twist lock)		SY
Telex		WT 200, 400, 450		Lemo 4 pin		TL
Telex		All with TA4F connector		Switchcraft TA4F		TS
Toa		WM4300		Switchcraft TA4F		TA
Toa		WM370, WM4310		Toa special 3.5 mm		TO
Vega		T23, T25, T37, T93, PRO-2, BP2020, ST2020		Switchcraft TA4F		VS
Zaxcom		TRX900, TRX900AA		Lemo 3 pin		ZX