Applications

• User-friendly for new and experienced users alike
• Excellent for singing and spoken word applications
• Extremely popular in houses of worship, theater and outdoor settings
• Directional version is ideal for situations with loud monitors, extreme feedback or environmental noise

Style & Comfort

• Smallest, lightest, most comfortable mic of its kind - only 1/10th ounce!
• Almost invisible against any skin tone
• Rugged, bendable boom is easily adjusted to hold the perfect custom fit
• Hands-free, wireless-enabled mic allows total freedom of movement

Durability

• Rugged and reliable - virtually unbreakable steel boom
• Choice of low-profile 1mm or extra-robust 2mm cable.
• Stiffer boom is easily adjusted yet holds its shape, making it perfect for single-wearer applications
• Exclusive snap-on cables for field replacement or compatibility with various wireless systems
• Highly resistant to sweat and water when used with protective frequency-response caps

Performance

• High quality voice pickup - more consistent than any lavalier
• Excellent rejection of surrounding noise
• World-class performance mic sound
• Reduces feedback in meeting rooms or houses of worship an average of 12dB compared to an omni lavalier.
• Omnidirectional mic is virtually immune to wind and breath pops, even without a windscreen

	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 anyway 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.
	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. • 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 strong speaking, such as in theater • 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.