Countryman E6i Directional Earset

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Countryman Associates E6i Directional Earset



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. Frequently Asked Questions:

When should I choose a directional Earset?

Countryman Earsets offer both 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.

What is the difference between the E6 and the E6i?

We recommend the classic E6 when just 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 soft, highly-flexible boom and 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.

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.

• The most sensitive (W5, no band) is for general speaking, such as presentations or sermons
• The middle sensitivity (W6, blue band) is for vocals and loud speaking, such as in theater
• The most powerful vocals require the least sensitive mic (W7, purple band) with the highest overload sound 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 E6i Directional Earset is available in three sensitivities:

Model E6iDW5 for general speaking
Sensitivity: 6.0 mV/Pascal
Equivalent Acoustic Noise: 24 dBA SPL
Overload Sound Level: 125 dB SPL

Model E6iDW6 for loud speaking and vocals
Sensitivity: 1.9 mV/Pascal
Equivalent Acoustic Noise: 29 dBA SPL
Overload Sound Level: 135 dB SPL

Model E6iDW7 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