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Sanken COS-11D
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Sanken Microphone Co.

Sanken COS-11D

Miniature omnidirectional lavalier (electret condenser), with a 48 V phantom XLR power module

Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Omni
Sensitivity
−35 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
28 dB(A)
Max SPL
127 dB SPL
Impedance
180 Ω
Rated range
50 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 3. As printed: "(dB)" from -20 to -70; the level at 1 kHz (about -35.5 dB) matches the stated sensitivity of -35 dB re 1 V/Pa. Distance, field and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the spec sheet, p. 3. Rings every 2 dB, labelled 0 to -30 dB; 0° at the top. Drawn as two half-circles: 1 and 5 kHz on the left, 10 and 20 kHz on the right; the pattern is taken as symmetric. Measuring conditions not stated. Approximate reading error up to about 1 dB.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
CapsuleMiniature, vertical diaphragm, 4.0 mm diameter. "Original Vertical Diaphragm Design" (p. 1); 16.1 mm × 4.0 mm (p. 2).p. 1
Sensitivity−35 dBV/Pa (17.8 mV/Pa), nominal at 1 kHz. Column "COS-11D**" (the XLR version) of the table on p. 2. "17.8mV/Pa (-35dB)", 0 dB = 1 V/Pa.p. 2
Self-noise28 dB(A). The same for all versions.
Max SPL127 dB SPL, 1% THD. Column "COS-11D**" (the XLR version) of the table on p. 2.
Output impedance180 ohm, at 1 kHz. Column "COS-11D**" (the XLR version) of the table on p. 2.
Rated frequency range50 Hz to 20 kHz
Poweringphantom, 48 V ± 4 V. Column "COS-11D**" (the XLR version) of the table on p. 2.
Current draw2.2 mA, less than. Column "COS-11D**" (the XLR version) of the table on p. 2.
ConnectorXLR-3M (on the power module). Column "COS-11D**" (the XLR version) of the table on p. 2.
Weight82 g. Column "COS-11D**" (the XLR version) of the table on p. 2. Presumably with its cable and XLR module; the capsule head alone is not weighed.
Dimensions16.1 × 4 mm. Capsule head: length 16.1 mm × diameter 4.0 mm. The product page adds a 3.0 m cable.
Finishbaked paint: beige (BE), black (BK), grey (GY) or white (WH)
Supplied accessoriesHC-11 holder clip; WS-11 metal windscreen; RM-11 rubber mount
UseLive broadcasting, location recording and studio work; optimised for the human voicep. 1
FeaturesRejects RF interference from digital wireless transmitters; water and moisture resistant
BP version (COS-11D BP)Battery or phantom module: 6 mV/Pa (-44.5 dB), 120 dB SPL max, 200 ohm, AA battery or +12 to +52 V phantom, under 1 mA (battery), 122 g (139 g with battery)p. 2
Transmitter versions (PT, R)Wired for wireless body packs (no connector, or Lemo 3-pin / Hirose 4-pin / TA5F): 8.9 mV/Pa (-41 dB) and 123 dB SPL max, or 3.2 mV/Pa (-50 dB) and 132 dB in the RM types; 700 ohm; +3 to +10 V; under 0.5 mA; 10 to 24 g

Documents

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