Sanken COS-11D

Sanken COS-11D Lavalier Microphone

The Sanken COS-11D is a compact omnidirectional condenser lavalier microphone with a 3-pin XLR output for connection to a mixer, recorder or camera. Its 4 mm diameter capsule is designed for speech recording in film, television, theater and presentations.

Select the required color and power adapter. The COS-11D operates on 48 V phantom power. The COS-11D BP features a battery adapter and operates on one AA battery or 12–52 V phantom power. Both versions have a 3-meter cable.

Other versions include the Sanken COS-11DR with a connector for a wireless transmitter and the Sanken COS-11D-HWM headworn microphone. For information about reduced-sensitivity Red Mark versions within the COS-11D series, please contact Noyz Boyz Audio.

Main features

• Compact capsule measuring Ø 4 mm × 16.1 mm
• Omnidirectional pickup pattern
• Designed for speech and discreet mounting on clothing
• Vertically positioned diaphragm
• Moisture-resistant construction and protection against RF interference
• 3-pin XLR male output via the corresponding power adapter
• Choice of 48 V phantom power or a battery adapter that also supports phantom power
• Available in black, gray, beige and white

Specifications COS-11D — 48 V phantom power

• Transducer: pre-polarized condenser
• Pickup pattern: omnidirectional
• Frequency response: 50 Hz – 20 kHz
• Nominal sensitivity at 1 kHz: 17.8 mV/Pa (–35 dB re 1 V/Pa)
• Self-noise: 28 dB-A
• Maximum sound pressure level at 1% THD: 127 dB SPL
• Output impedance at 1 kHz: 180 Ω
• Power supply: 48 V ±4 V phantom power
• Connector: 3-pin XLR male
• Cable length: 3 meters
• Capsule dimensions: Ø 4 mm × 16.1 mm
• Manufacturer-specified weight: 82 g

Specifications COS-11D BP — battery or phantom power

• Transducer: pre-polarized condenser
• Pickup pattern: omnidirectional
• Frequency response: 50 Hz – 20 kHz
• Nominal sensitivity at 1 kHz: 6 mV/Pa (–44.5 dB re 1 V/Pa)
• Self-noise: 28 dB-A
• Maximum sound pressure level at 1% THD: 120 dB SPL
• Output impedance at 1 kHz: 200 Ω
• Power supply: one AA battery or 12–52 V phantom power
• Connector: 3-pin XLR male
• Cable length: 3 meters
• Capsule dimensions: Ø 4 mm × 16.1 mm
• Manufacturer-specified weight: 122 g without battery; 139 g with AA battery

Included

• One Sanken COS-11D or COS-11D BP in the selected color, with the corresponding XLR power adapter
• HC-11 horizontal microphone clip
• WS-11 metal windscreen
• Rubber mount: RM-11-BE for beige and white versions, or RM-11-BK for black and gray versions
• Vinyl storage case
• User manual and warranty card
• With the COS-11D BP: one AA battery

Other available accessories

• WSL-11 large metal windscreen
• PIN-11 safety pin mount
• RM-11C black rubber mount with holder clip
• RM-11-BK black rubber mount
• RM-11-BE beige rubber mount
• FW-11 set of 11 foam windscreens in different colors
• HC-11V vertical microphone clip
• HC-11W double microphone clip