Contents Quick Visual Guide Microphone Care Using The Microphone Clips Using the Single Microphone Clip Using the Magnetic Microphone Clip Using the Double Microphone Clip Positioning the Microphone Additional Microphone Placements Buttonhole Hair Eyeglasses Podium backup Detachable and Fixed Connectors Specifications and Declarations...
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Thanks for choosing the Countryman B2D Directional Lavalier. The B2D is easily the smallest directional lavalier in the world, with the next smallest mic being more than twice its size. Combined with exceptional sound quality and isolation, this tiny package opens up a new set of miking options that were previously unavailable.
Microphone Care While the B2D Lavalier is designed for durability, moisture-resistance, and flexibility, it is a high- precision instrument and we do suggest some basic precautions to prevent damage or sonic degradation: • Always use the B2D with its cap in place. The cap is critical to the sound quality and also protects the capsule from makeup, moisture, and debris.
Using the Single Microphone Clip Place the top Pinch and clip the Slide the second isolating sleeve about one inch isolating sleeve into microphone holder down the cable and clip in into the gripper. For ties, the groove in the into the base.
Using the Magnetic Clip Using the Double Microphone Clip The Magnetic Clip consists of a magnetic gripper The Double Clip provides an additional microphone and backplate. The backplate slips behind clothing holder. This is ideal for a redundant B2D, or a or other surfaces for secure positioning on sensitive backup omnidirectional lavalier, such as the B6 or fabrics or hard-to-mic locations.
Positioning the Microphone • Position the B2D Lavalier about 8” to 10” from the mouth for chest miking and rotate the microphone toward the mouth. • Use the windscreen whenever practical. Placing the microphone to one side can help reduce breath noise. •...
Additional Microphone Placements The small size and consistent pattern of the B2D make it particularly versatile: Buttonhole Hair Eyeglasses Podium Backup Ensure the entire cap Excellent for theater. Use Heat shrink and a bent Black electrical tape holds of the B2D is exposed. hair berets to secure the piece of wire hold the B2D the B2D under a podium...
Make sure detachable connectors are firmly hand tightened before use. Both styles feature generous flex and strain reliefs bonded to Countryman’s custom 1.5mm aramid-reinforced cable for more than 45 pounds of break strength.
Key Specifications Frequency Response: 50Hz to 18kHz The B2D Directional Lavalier is available in three sensitivities to match a wide range of applications: Cable Break Strength: > 45 pounds Weight : 0.18 oz (5 grams) B2DW4 standard (gray band) for most uses Sensitivity: 6.0 mV/Pascal...
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Declarations We, Countryman Associates Inc., declare under our sole responsibility that the following product: B2D Directional Lavalier To which this declaration relates is in compliance with the essential requirements of: RoHS 2004/108/EC EN 55103-1 EN 55103-2 2002/96/EC WEEE 2003/108/EC 2002/95/EC RoHS When used as specified.
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