COUNTRYMAN H6 HEADSET
Contents The H6 Headset Microphone Microphone Care Fitting the H6 Headset Positioning the Microphone Switching the Microphone Side Snap-On Cables Protective Caps Collar Clips Accessories and Replacement Parts Declarations 2 3 4 5-6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Thanks for choosing the Countryman H6 Headset. The H6 is the lowest-profile headset microphone in the world. Combining excellent isolation and transparent sound quality, the H6 is perfect for a wide range of applications, including houses of worship, broadcast, corporate presentations, theater, and many more. The H6 uses the same capsule as our now-industry-standard E6 Earset, with a comfortable and lightweight headframe for added security and adjustability.
Microphone Care The H6 Headset is designed for exceptional audio clarity and durability. Following some basic guidlines will ensure you get maximum performance from your H6 for years to come: x • Always use the H6 with its omni or directional cap in place. The cap is critical to the sound quality and 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.
Fitting the H6 Headset Adjust the earwires for your head size. The headset should feel snug without pinching. Slide the boom to reach your mouth. You may need to take the headset off momentarily to slide the boom exactly where you want it, then put the headset back on. If the H6 feels loose on the head, slide the earwires back to tighten the fit.
Positioning the Microphone The capsule should rest on or just off the skin and about 0.25” to 0.5” back from the corner of your mouth when smiling. H6 Omnidirectional: To avoid breath noise, you may wish to position the microphone slightly below the mouth line. 5 H6 Directional: We recommend that you use the windscreen to address wind noise.
Positioning the Microphone (cont.) x x If the capsule is too far back, you will not get the maximum isolation from your microphone. If the capsule is too far forward, you will get breath pops. 6 x Be careful not to press the tip of the mic into your cheek, as this will muffle your sound.
Switching the Microphone Side The mic boom detaches from the frame and can switch to either the left or right side: first, remove the boom as shown to the right. Then, place it on the opposite side. Unclip the boom from the clips at the back of the headset. 7 Tip the boom to remove it from the hooks on the earwire.
Snap-On Cables Press the H6 Snap-On Cable firmly into the boom connector until you feel a click. The connector will not release accidentally. The H6 Snap-On Cable is tightly-sealed against moisture and dust. Choose an H6 Snap-On Cable to match your wireless transmitter, portable recorder, or XLR input with phantom power. 8 The H6 Cable uses Aramid strength members and engineered alloys for extreme tensile and flex strength.
Choosing Protective Caps Always use protective caps to keep sweat, makeup and other material out of the microphone. +8 C +4 Flat 0dB Bright +4dB Very Bright +8dB 0 15kHz The H6 Omni includes three protective caps that shape the high frequency response of the mic (at 15 kHz). The most commonly used one is the Bright (+4dB) cap, which adds a little extra intelligibility without any harshness. The Flat (+0dB) cap sounds most natural, and Very Bright (+8dB) provides extra high-end boost.
Collar Clips The H6 Headset includes two choices of collar clip—one black, and one white—that provide strain relief for the cable. By using the collar clip, even if your mic cable gets tugged, the mic itself will remain securely in place on your head. Push the cable into the gripper on the collar clip then loop it back into your shirt or down your back to the transmitter. Remember to leave enough slack in the cable so that you can turn your head to both sides without pulling on the mic.
Accessories and Replacement Parts Accessory Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 H6 Collar Clip H6 Snap-On Cable H6 Headframe H6 Back Mic Clip H6 Front Mic Clip H6 Mic Boom H6 Sweat Ring H6 Protective Cap H6 Windscreen 3 2 6 1 4 11 5 9 7 8
Declarations We, Countryman Associates Inc., declare under our sole responsibility that the following product: H6 Headset To which this declaration relates is in compliance with the essential requirements of: 2004/108/EC EN 55103-1 EN 55103-2 2002/96/EC 2003/108/EC 2015/863/EU RoHS EMC WEEE RoHS When used as specified.
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