Countryman H6 User manual

COUNTRYMAN
H6 HEADSET

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The H6 Headset Microphone 4
Microphone Care 5
Fitting the H6 Headset 6
Positioning the Microphone 7-8
Switching the Microphone Side 9
Snap On Cables 10
Protective Caps 11
Collar Clips 12
Accessories and Replacement Parts 13
Specifications and Declarations 14-16
Contents

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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.
This booklet describes how to use and protect
your H6 to get the best performance.

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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:
• 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.
• Remove the cap only 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 H6
with the cap firmly in
place.
ONLY remove the
cap to clean it. The
H6 cap is required
for optimum audio
performance.
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Fitting the H6 Headset
Adjust the earwires for your head size. The
headset should feel snug without pinching.
If the H6 feels loose on the head, slide the
earwires back to tighten the fit.
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.

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Positioning the Microphone
Hold the earwire with one hand and slide the
boom forward or back to adjust the length.
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.
H6 Directional:
We recommend that you
use the windscreen to
address wind noise.

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Positioning the Microphone (cont.)
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.
Be careful not to press the tip
of the mic into your cheek, as
this will muffle your sound.
x x x

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Switching the Microphone Side
Unclip the boom from
the two clips along the
back of the headset.
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.
Tip the boom to remove
it from the hooks on the
earwire.

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Snap-On Cables
The H6 Snap-On cable
is double-sealed against
moisture and dust.
Press the H6 Snap-On Cable firmly into the boom
connector until you feel a click. The connector can rotate
freely and will not release accidentally.
Choose an H6 Snap-On Cable to match your wireless
transmitter, portable recorder, or XLR input with phantom
power.
The 1.2mm diameter
H6 Snap-On Cable uses
Aramid strength members
and engineered alloys for
extreme tensile and flex
strength.

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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.
Choosing Protective Caps
The H6 Directional includes two protective caps
that shape the polar response of the microphone:
Hypercardioid (H) and Cardioid (C). The H cap
provides the best isolation from all directions. The
C cap is most useful for tradeshow presenters
or others who have a monitor speaker over their
shoulders or behind them.
Always use protective caps to keep sweat, makeup and other material out of the microphone.
Flat
0dB H
Bright
+4dB C
Very Bright
+8dB
0
+4
+8
15kHz
C
H

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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.

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Accessories and Replacement Parts
Accessory Name
1H6 Collar Clip
2H6 Snap-On Cable
3H6 Headframe
4H6 Back Mic Clip
5H6 Front Mic Clip
6H6 Mic Boom
7H6 Sweat Ring
8H6 Protective Cap
9H6 Windscreen
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2
3
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45
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Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Cable Break Strength: > 44 pounds
Weight : 0.23 oz (6.5 grams)
Supplied Accessories:
Carrying case, windscreen, protective
caps, detachable cable, and collar clips.
Additional information can be found at:
http://www.countryman.com
The H6 Omni Headset is available in three sensitivities to
match a wide range of applications:
H6OW5 standard (no band) for general speaking
Sensitivity: 7.0 mV/Pascal
Equivalent Acoustic Noise: 24 dBA SPL
Overload Sound Level: 120 dB SPL
H6OW6 mid (blue band, -10 dB re W5) for vocals
Sensitivity: 2.0 mV/Pascal
Equivalent Acoustic Noise: 29 dBA SPL
Overload Sound Level: 130 dB SPL
H6OW7 low (purple band, -20 dB re W5) for powerful vocals
Sensitivity: 0.7 mV/Pascal
Equivalent Acoustic Noise: 39 dBA SPL
Overload Sound Level: 140 dB SPL
Key Specifications—H6 Omnidirectional

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Frequency Response: 30Hz to 15kHz
Cable Break Strength: > 44 pounds
Weight : 0.23 oz (6.5 grams)
Supplied Accessories:
Carrying case, windscreen, protective
caps, detachable cable, and collar clips.
Additional information can be found at:
http://www.countryman.com
The H6 Directional Headset is available in three sensitivities
to match a wide range of applications:
H6DW5 standard (no band) for general speaking
Sensitivity: 6.0 mV/Pascal
Equivalent Acoustic Noise: 24 dBA SPL
Overload Sound Level: 120 dB SPL
H6DW6 mid (blue band, -10 dB re W5) for vocals
Sensitivity: 1.9 mV/Pascal
Equivalent Acoustic Noise: 29 dBA SPL
Overload Sound Level: 130 dB SPL
H6DW7 low (purple band, -20 dB re W5) for powerful vocals
Sensitivity: 0.6 mV/Pascal
Equivalent Acoustic Noise: 39 dBA SPL
Overload Sound Level: 140 dB SPL
Key Specifications—H6 Directional

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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 EMC
EN 55103-1
EN 55103-2
2002/96/EC WEEE
2003/108/EC
2002/95/EC RoHS
When used as specied.
RoHS

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Notes

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Notes

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