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.
Power Phantom, 48 V ± 4 V.
- Type
- Condenser (electret)
- Pattern
- Omni
- Sensitivity
- −35 dBV/Pa
- Among 311 mics: more output than 75%
- Self-noise
- 28 dB(A)
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 5%
- Max SPL
- 127 dB SPL
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 12%
- Rated range
- 50 – 20k Hz
vs 204 condensers
More output than 64% of 204 condensers.
Each stripe is one condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 258 condensers
Quieter than 5% of 258 condensers.
Each stripe is one condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 277 condensers
Takes louder sound than 13% of 277 condensers.
Each stripe is one condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
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
From the spec sheet, p. 3. Approximate
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.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Column "COS-11D**" (the XLR version) of the table on p. | ||
| Capsule | Miniature, 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. 2. "17.8mV/Pa (-35dB)", 0 dB = 1 V/Pa. | p. 2 |
| Self-noise | 28 dB(A)The same for all versions. | |
| Max SPL | 127 dB SPL1% THD. 2. | |
| Output impedance | 180 ohmat 1 kHz. 2. | |
| Rated frequency range | 50 Hz to 20 kHz | |
| Powering | phantom, 48 V ± 4 V2. | |
| Current draw | 2.2 mAless than. 2. | |
| Connector | XLR-3M (on the power module)2. | |
| Weight | 82 g2. Presumably with its cable and XLR module; the capsule head alone is not weighed. | |
| Dimensions | 16.1 × 4 mmCapsule head: length 16.1 mm × diameter 4.0 mm. The product page adds a 3.0 m cable. | |
| Finish | baked paint: beige (BE), black (BK), grey (GY) or white (WH) | |
| Supplied accessories | HC-11 holder clip; WS-11 metal windscreen; RM-11 rubber mount | |
| Use | Live broadcasting, location recording and studio work; optimised for the human voice | p. 1 |
| Features | Rejects RF interference from digital wireless transmitters; water and moisture resistant | |
| BP versionCOS-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 versionsPT, 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
- Lavalier Microphone COS-11D seriesspec sheet
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