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Quick Visual Guide 

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Microphone Care 

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Using The Microphone Clips 

Using the Single Microphone Clip 

Using the Magnetic Microphone Clip 

Using the Double Microphone Clip 

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Positioning the Microphone 

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Additional Microphone Placements 

Buttonhole 10 
Hair 10 
Eyeglasses 10 
Podium backup 

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Detachable and Fixed Connectors 

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Specifications and Declarations 

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Contents

Summary of Contents for B2D Directional Lavalier

Page 1: ...COUNTRYMAN B2D DIRECTIONAL LAVALIER ...

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Page 3: ...e Microphone Clip 7 Using the Magnetic Microphone Clip 8 Using the Double Microphone Clip 8 Positioning the Microphone 9 Additional Microphone Placements Buttonhole 10 Hair 10 Eyeglasses 10 Podium backup 10 Detachable and Fixed Connectors 11 Specifications and Declarations 12 Contents ...

Page 4: ...4 x 8 in 10in 8 in 10in 20 cm 25 cm 20 cm 25 cm ...

Page 5: ...ality and isolation this tiny package opens up a new set of miking options that were previously unavailable The tight hypercardioid pattern gives the B2D an extra 6 10 dB of headroom compared to an omni lav meaning less problems with feedback ambient noise room rumble and phase cancellations with multiple mics This booklet describes how to use the B2D to get the best performance in a variety of di...

Page 6: ... also protects 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 Remove the cap for cleaning The cable and cap may be cleaned with alcohol wipes soap and water or spirit gum remover Do not use water or any chemicals on the capsule itself x Always use the B2D with th...

Page 7: ...rophone holder Pinch and clip the microphone holder into the base Slide the second isolating sleeve about one inch down the cable and clip in into the gripper For ties button down shirts and jackets position the clip horizontally for t shirts and many dresses you can rotate the clip vertically ...

Page 8: ...ther surfaces for secure positioning on sensitive fabrics or hard to mic locations Loop the backplate s attached lanyard arond the neck for easy retrival The Double Clip provides an additional microphone holder This is ideal for a redundant B2D or a backup omnidirectional lavalier such as the B6 or B3 The Magnetic Clip is not suitable for persons with pacemakers ...

Page 9: ...outh Use the windscreen whenever practical Placing the microphone to one side can help reduce breath noise Placing a small loop in the cable and taping it to the inside of a shirt or jacket can reduce cable noise When hiding the microphone never obstruct any part of the protective cap including the back port at the rear most rim of the cap ...

Page 10: ...ou use tape on the skin make sure the entire B2D cap is exposed Heat shrink and a bent piece of wire hold the B2D in place Point the capsule at the mouth microphone extended for visibility Black electrical tape holds the B2D under a podium microphone for redundancy The technique also works well with omni B6 mics Additional Microphone Placements The small size and consistent pattern of the B2D make...

Page 11: ...connectors in a variety of configurations to suit hardwired systems and wireless transmitters 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 ...

Page 12: ...n three sensitivities to match a wide range of applications B2DW4 standard gray band for most uses Sensitivity 6 0 mV Pascal Equivalent Acoustic Noise 34 dBA SPL Overload Sound Level 120 dB SPL B2DW5 mid red band 10 dB re W4 head mic for theater Sensitivity 2 0 mV Pascal Equivalent Acoustic Noise 39 dBA SPL Overload Sound Level 130 dB SPL B2DW6 low blue band 20 dB re W4 for powerful vocals Sensiti...

Page 13: ...ole responsibility that the following product B2D Directional Lavalier To which this declaration relates is 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 16: ...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 ...

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