Countryman B3 Omnidirectional Lavalier For Sony | Hirose 4 pin (twist lock) (SO) | Mid Gain | Light Beige
Countryman B3 Omnidirectional Lavalier For Sony | Hirose 4 pin (twist lock) (SO) | Mid Gain | Light Beige
SoundPro Item: 95097 | Part Number: B3W5FF05LSO
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- Aramid-Reinforced Cable Resists Stretching For Reliable Daily Production Use
- Field-Swappable Protective Caps Allow On-Location High-Frequency Response Tuning
- Detachable Connectors Enable Compatibility Across Wireless Transmitters And Recorders
- Caps And Cable Resist Water, Sweat, And Makeup For Demanding Production Environments
- Ultra-Thin Diaphragm Sets A High Standard For Low Handling Noise In A Lavalier
- Multiple Colors Available To Match Wardrobe And Skin Tone For Discreet Placement
- Multiple Gain Options Available To Suit Speech, Theatre, And High-SPL Applications
The Countryman B3 is a professional omnidirectional lavalier designed for sound engineers, theatre production teams, broadcast crews, and location recordists who need reliable, transparent audio pickup across a wide range of Sony wireless transmitter systems. Its ultra-compact capsule and low-profile build make it practical for tie-clip interviews, concealed hair mic placement in dramatic productions, and discreet positioning in props or costumes. The B3 is available with multiple connector types to match specific Sony transmitter models, in a choice of gain settings to suit everything from standard speech applications to theatre head miking, and in five colors to blend with talent wardrobe and skin tones.
Where the B3 separates itself from competing lavaliers is in its combination of durability and acoustic performance. The aramid-reinforced cable resists stretching under daily production stress, while the ultra-thin diaphragm and low-mass construction minimize handling noise to a degree that competing mics in this size class rarely match. Field-swappable protective caps let engineers tune the high-frequency response on location without returning the mic for service, and detachable connectors make the B3 compatible with a broad range of wireless transmitters and portable recorders beyond the Sony systems it ships configured for. Caps and cable construction are resistant to water, sweat, and makeup, making this an effective choice for reality TV, sports coverage, and outdoor broadcast environments where other lavaliers fail prematurely.
For production teams that run multiple wireless channels simultaneously, the B3's consistent polar pattern and natural off-axis pickup simplify positioning for ambient noise rejection and feedback control. The overload ceiling accommodates high-SPL sources that would clip lesser lavaliers, extending its usefulness beyond speech to loud theatrical environments and musical performances. The B3 is a long-term toolkit investment that serves consistently across productions rather than a single-use specialty mic.
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