Countryman E6, Manual

Page 1: ...COUNTRYMAN E6 DIRECTIONAL EARSET MICROPHONE ...

Page 2: ...ser element is held close to the mouth by a thin boom and comfortable ear clip The entire assembly weighs less than one tenth of an ounce and almost disappears against the skin so performers can forget it s there and audiences barely see it Changeable end caps let you select a cardioid pickup pattern for ease of placement or a hypercardioid pattern when more isolation is needed We use innovative e...

Page 3: ... Handling the E6 3 Connecting Snap On Cables 5 Custom Fitting the E6 6 Using Directional Caps 12 Using Collar Clips 14 Emergency Back Port Cleaning Procedure 15 Specifications 16 Declarations 18 Contents ...

Page 4: ...ace The end caps are critical to the sound quality and also protect the capsule from makeup moisture and debris When a protective cap is not in place avoid touching the end of the capsule with fingers or obstructing the opening with foreign substances The earpiece boom and end cap may be cleaned with alcohol wipes spirit gum remover or acetone Do not let chemicals enter the front or back ports Cle...

Page 5: ... needs To prevent damage to your EarSet Avoid bending it over sharp angles such as the end of your fingernail or around a tight radius less than 1 2 diameter Avoid bending the booms within 1 2 of the capsule or the earpiece within 1 2 of the connector Use the side of your finger or other rounded object Handling the E6 cont x ...

Page 6: ...e connectors near the outer ends of the rubber sleeves and pull the connectors straight apart When connecting listen for a click The connectors do not unscrew and normally rotate freely Avoid grasping the connectors where the sleeves overlap as this can weaken the moisture resistant seal and deteriorate the integrity of the connection Do not pull by the cable boom or springy part of the EarSet Con...

Page 7: ...y performer s face is different we ve made it easy to custom fit the E6 Directional EarSet 1 Try it on Pull the C shaped part of the earset open and clip it over your ear so that the connector sits behind the earlobe and the boom goes over the top and runs along your face You should feel the E6 gripping the top of your ear and sitting in the pocket behind your earlobe Custom Fitting the E6 ...

Page 8: ... left side Form the earpiece and overall shape with your fingertips Make sure there is a short straight section between the boom and the earpiece this sits in front of the ear locking the EarSet in place To curve the EarSet press and slide your thumb and forefinger along the boom several times Don t be afraid to form the boom as long as you are curving not kinking the tube Custom Fitting the E6 co...

Page 9: ...urn to its regular shape this is less important with the E6i The loop should now be smaller than it was before and there should be slight tension when the EarSet is on your ear The amount you tighten this loop makes a big difference in how stable and tight the earset feels Custom Fitting the E6 cont ...

Page 10: ...e of the earset When you clip the earset behind your ear the connector will push out against your earlobe and the boom will press smoothly along your face This is the fastest way to get a really tight fit if the earset feels loose Custom Fitting the E6 cont ...

Page 11: ...o far back or too far out in front of your mouth Form the boom with your fingers until you get it comfortable and sounding good The best spot is usually just back from the corner of your mouth when you are smiling The boom should be very close to your face or gently touching it for most of its length Custom Fitting the E6 cont ...

Page 12: ...ion The perfect position is with the mic within about a 1 spot at the corner of the mouth about 1 4 away from the face and pointed slightly inward Curve the boom any way you like the goal is to put the tip in the right place A great technique is to plug the mic into a mixer and wear the EarSet with headphones while making adjustments You can easily hear the effect of placement on the sound Custom ...

Page 13: ...oor where wedge monitors are often placed The hypercardioid is slightly more sensitive to air movement and handling noise and should always be used with a windscreen The cardioid cap is slightly less directional with a null roughly towards the performer s back It s most useful for tradeshow presenters or others who have a monitor speaker over their shoulders or behind them Using Directional Caps x...

Page 14: ...ld the protective cap by the sides and pull straight off to remove To replace the protective cap position the cap hold the sides and press straight on firmly Never touch the sides or top of an uncapped mic element Do not let your fingers slide across the element when removing the cap Using Directional Caps cont ...

Page 15: ... your E6 cable either 1mm or 2mm Gently pull the cable down into the opening to attach the clip Gently pull the cable out to remove the clip We recommend using a collar clip with the heavier 2mm cable Many performers choose not to use a collar clip with the lighter 1mm cable If you choose to use a collar clip we recommend leaving it attached to the cable when possible to minimize repetitive strain...

Page 16: ...ean gaffer tape and form it into a circle sticky side out Stick it down on the top of a table near the edge Do not use tapes that may leave adhesive on the mic Remove the cable and end cap Hold the EarSet by its boom about an inch from the bare mic element Lay the element down on the adhesive with the earpiece hanging off the edge of the table Gently roll the mic a full 360 along the adhesive to r...

Page 17: ...ransmitters can be found at http www countryman com The E6 EarSet is available in three sensitivities to match a wide range of applications Model E6DW5 for general speaking Sensitivity 6 0 mV Pascal Equivalent Acoustic Noise 24 dBA SPL Overload Sound Level 125 dB SPL Model E6DW6 for strong speaking and vocals Sensitivity 1 9 mV Pascal Equivalent Acoustic Noise 29 dBA SPL Overload Sound Level 135 d...

Page 18: ... 330 60 30 90 120 150 240 180 210 270 5 10 15 20 dB 0 300 0 330 60 30 90 120 150 240 180 210 270 5 10 15 20 dB 0 cardioid cap hypercardioid cap 20 50 100 500 1k 5k 10k 20 kHz 200 2k 0 dB 10 20 10 Front Null 0 25 in 1 in 24 in 24 in Frequency Response ...

Page 19: ...t the following products E6 E6i Directional Earset Microphone models E6D E6ID WCE6D WCE6ID To which this declaration relates are in compliance with the essential requirements of 2004 108 EC EMC EN 55103 1 EN 55103 2 2002 96 EC WEEE 2003 108 EC 2002 95 EC RoHS When used as specified RoHS ...

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Page 24: ...Countryman Associates Inc 195 Constitution Drive Menlo Park CA 94025 Phone 800 669 1422 or 650 364 9988 Fax 650 364 2794 Email sales countryman com Web www countryman com ...