Can a Countryman B6 wireless lav be transformed into a hardwired lav? at DVinfo.net

Stephen Pruitt · August 20th, 2007, 09:30 PM

Hi all. . .

I know that the B6 comes in two basic flavors. . . hardwired and wireless. My question is if there is some sort of adapter that allows a wireless mic to be used in a hardwired set up? I mean, how hard could that be???

Thanks much.

Stephen

August 20th, 2007, 09:45 PM

Steven,

You mean the Countryman B6 that is wired for the T5 Lectrosonics wireless connection?

I know a B6 wired for a sennheiser G2 will not work on the Lectrosonics wireless setups.

Stephen Pruitt · August 21st, 2007, 07:32 AM

Why Chip! Good to see you here!

I'm not saying that a wireless lav will work work in a wired set up just the way it is, but surely some bright individual has figured out a way to go from one set-up to the other.

But maybe not. I'd find that pretty incredible, however!

Stephen

Steve House · August 21st, 2007, 08:45 AM

You can order your B6 through Countryman setup with a breakaway cable and battery pack. Connect the cable to the pack, the cable from the pack to your camera or mixer and you have hardwired rig. Unplug the mic cable off the battery pack and plug it into your wireless tranmitter and you have wireless.

Stephen Pruitt · August 21st, 2007, 10:41 AM

Thanks for the info, Steve. . .

Why doesn't everyone buy them this way? I mean, wouldn't everyone want the extra flexibility to be able to use them both ways?

Stephen

Steve House · August 21st, 2007, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Pruitt

Thanks for the info, Steve. . .

Why doesn't everyone buy them this way? I mean, wouldn't everyone want the extra flexibility to be able to use them both ways?

Stephen

Seems like a good idea to me.

John Hartney · August 23rd, 2007, 11:40 AM

I use the b6 with xlr connectors because I always prefer hardwire, but when going wireless, I use a plug on transmitter with them.

Steve Oakley · August 28th, 2007, 04:54 PM

you need a ambient emuele - XLR on one side takes 48V phantom, otherside is TA5 lectro connector sending 1.5V or something to bias mic and make it work. $120. also make them for lemo and other well know setups. they are really small, and I carry one all the time

Jonathan Plotkin · November 17th, 2007, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Oakley

you need a ambient emuele - XLR on one side takes 48V phantom, otherside is TA5 lectro connector sending 1.5V or something to bias mic and make it work. $120. also make them for lemo and other well know setups. they are really small, and I carry one all the time

Can you point me towards an ambient emuele? I can't find anything with that name with Google. I'd like to get something like this for my B6 with a Senn G2 connector.

Steve Oakley · November 17th, 2007, 10:23 PM

misspelled it a little

http://www.trewaudio.com/store/produ...&cat=34&page=1

Ambient Eumel

Peter Moretti · November 18th, 2007, 01:12 PM

I believe this link might be helpful.

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=101413

Jonathan Plotkin · November 18th, 2007, 05:16 PM

Thanks guys!

Anna Harmon · November 22nd, 2007, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Oakley

you need a ambient emuele - XLR on one side takes 48V phantom, otherside is TA5 lectro connector sending 1.5V or something to bias mic and make it work. $120. also make them for lemo and other well know setups. they are really small, and I carry one all the time

Eumel's are the bomb! They're fairly inexpensive and such a great piece to have in your bag. I need to get another one.

So what did you end up doing Stephen?

Mark Utley · November 22nd, 2007, 11:59 PM

I don't know what kind of wireless system you're using but I got my Tram TR-50s with the TR-79+ power supply, which is an 1/8" (wired for Sennheiser G2) input with XLR out. It runs on phantom or internal battery.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Lavalier.html

Not sure if it would work for a B6 (if it was wired for G2).

Anna Harmon · November 23rd, 2007, 12:53 AM

Mark,

You're looking at $300+ vs. the $120 (at most) Eumel.

August 20th, 2007, 09:30 PM	#1
Stephen Pruitt Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 228	Can a Countryman B6 wireless lav be transformed into a hardwired lav? Hi all. . . I know that the B6 comes in two basic flavors. . . hardwired and wireless. My question is if there is some sort of adapter that allows a wireless mic to be used in a hardwired set up? I mean, how hard could that be??? Thanks much. Stephen

August 20th, 2007, 09:45 PM	#2
Chip Gorman Posts: n/a	You mean the b6 with the Lectrosonics t5 connector? Steven, You mean the Countryman B6 that is wired for the T5 Lectrosonics wireless connection? I know a B6 wired for a sennheiser G2 will not work on the Lectrosonics wireless setups.

August 21st, 2007, 08:45 AM	#4
Steve House Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,742	You can order your B6 through Countryman setup with a breakaway cable and battery pack. Connect the cable to the pack, the cable from the pack to your camera or mixer and you have hardwired rig. Unplug the mic cable off the battery pack and plug it into your wireless tranmitter and you have wireless. __________________ Good news, Cousins! This week's chocolate ration is 15 grams!

August 23rd, 2007, 11:40 AM	#7
John Hartney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Elgin, Illinois Posts: 206	I use the b6 with xlr connectors because I always prefer hardwire, but when going wireless, I use a plug on transmitter with them. __________________ John Hartney Elgin, Illinois USA 847.742.9321

November 22nd, 2007, 11:59 PM	#14
Mark Utley Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 479	I don't know what kind of wireless system you're using but I got my Tram TR-50s with the TR-79+ power supply, which is an 1/8" (wired for Sennheiser G2) input with XLR out. It runs on phantom or internal battery. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Lavalier.html Not sure if it would work for a B6 (if it was wired for G2). __________________ Mark Utley

August 21st, 2007, 07:32 AM	#3
Stephen Pruitt Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 228	Why Chip! Good to see you here! I'm not saying that a wireless lav will work work in a wired set up just the way it is, but surely some bright individual has figured out a way to go from one set-up to the other. But maybe not. I'd find that pretty incredible, however! Stephen

August 21st, 2007, 10:41 AM	#5
Stephen Pruitt Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 228	Thanks for the info, Steve. . . Why doesn't everyone buy them this way? I mean, wouldn't everyone want the extra flexibility to be able to use them both ways? Stephen

August 28th, 2007, 04:54 PM	#8
Steve Oakley Trustee Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States Posts: 1,158	you need a ambient emuele - XLR on one side takes 48V phantom, otherside is TA5 lectro connector sending 1.5V or something to bias mic and make it work. $120. also make them for lemo and other well know setups. they are really small, and I carry one all the time

November 17th, 2007, 10:23 PM	#10
Steve Oakley Trustee Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States Posts: 1,158	misspelled it a little http://www.trewaudio.com/store/produ...&cat=34&page=1 Ambient Eumel

November 18th, 2007, 01:12 PM	#11
Peter Moretti Trustee Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 1,259	I believe this link might be helpful. http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=101413

November 18th, 2007, 05:16 PM	#12
Jonathan Plotkin Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 122	Thanks guys!

November 23rd, 2007, 12:53 AM	#15
Anna Harmon Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 127	Mark, You're looking at $300+ vs. the $120 (at most) Eumel.