Countryman B3 Overview
- 1 Description
- 2 Unobtrusive
- 3 Rugged and Reliable
- 4 Refined Sound Quality
- 5 Versatile
- 6 Sensitivity
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The black B3 Omni Lavalier Mic, Standard Sens, with 3.5mm Connector for S-1600T and S-1690T Wireless Transmitters from Countryman is a water-resistant, miniature lavalier microphone for capturing high-quality audio. It can be used in a variety of applications such as a tie-clip lavalier in interviews, a hair-hidden mic for drama, a water-resistant mic for water sports and hurricane reporting, or simply a small mic to hide in a prop flower vase.
The B3 capsule is resistant to moisture (IP67), which allows for placement in the hair or on bare skin, and its omnidirectional polar pattern minimizes handling noise, wind noise, and plosives (popping). Furthermore, a variety of skin-matching colors are available. This B3's cable terminates to a 3.5mm connector for direct connection to S-1600T and S-1690T Amplivox wireless bodypack transmitters Additionally, a carrying case, two cable clips, a windscreen, and three protective caps are also included.
Unobtrusive
Looks great when you want to see it, virtually disappears when you don't. The B3 is easily hidden in hair or on costumes, with five colors to match clothing, hair, and skin tones. Use a felt tip marker to color the white caps for near-perfect concealability. Never suffer the hassle and degraded sound quality of under-clothing miking again.
Rugged and Reliable
The B3 is resistant to makeup, sweat, and moisture when used with the supplied protective caps and works well in hair or on the body. The protective caps are easily removed for cleaning or replacement, and the aramid-reinforced cable gives it world-class survivability.
Refined Sound Quality
The B3 provides high-quality audio with low distortion at SPL up to 140 dB for wireless applications. The aramid cable and thin diaphragm combine to offer low handling noise. The flat-frequency response accurately captures voice or instruments, and the small size makes the B3 easy to position for ambient noise and feedback rejection.
Versatile
Changeable protective caps let you shape the frequency response for different situations or to match other microphones. Versions are available for different speaking or singing styles, with high-overload capability for recording instruments.
In the Box
- Countryman B3 Omni Lavalier Mic, Standard Sens, with 3.5mm Connector for S-1600T and S-1690T Wireless Transmitters (Black)
- Countryman B6 Windscreen for B6 Lavalier Microphones (Black)
- +0 dB Flat Frequency Cap
- +4 dB Frequency Cap
- +8 dB Frequency Cap
- Black Cable Clip
- White Cable Clip
- Carrying Case
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
Table of Contents
- Description
- Unobtrusive
- Rugged and Reliable
- Refined Sound Quality
- Versatile
- Sensitivity
Countryman B3 Specs
Microphone
| Form Factor | Lavalier |
| Sound Field | Mono |
| Capsule | 1 x Electret Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional |
| Pad | None |
| High-Pass Filter | None |
| Indicators | None |
| Windscreen | Foam (Included) |
Performance
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 150 dB SPL (A-Weighted) |
| Sensitivity | 12.0 mV/Pa |
| Equivalent Noise Level | 24 dB A-Weighted |
Connectivity
| Output Connectors | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Male |
| Cable Length | 5' / 1.52 m |
Power
| Operating Voltage | 3 to 12 V |
| Operating Current Consumption | 200 µA |
Physical
| Color | Black |
| Mounting | Alligator Clip |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Dimensions | ø: 0.23 x H: 0.18" / ø: 0.58 x H: 0.46 cm (Capsule) |
| Weight | 0.01 oz / 0.34 g |
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