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Sanken COS-11D-HWM Miniature Omnidirectional Headworn Microphone (Beige)

Name: Sanken COS-11D-HWM Miniature Omnidirectional Headworn Microphone (Beige)
Brand: Sanken
SKU: SACOS11DHLBE
Price: 795.00 USD
Rating: 4.8 (112 reviews)

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Sanken COS-11D-HWM Miniature Omnidirectional Headworn Microphone (Beige)

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Key Features

Hardwired LEMO Connector
RFI Rejection
Water Resistant
Subminiature Capsule

The beige COS-11D-HWM Miniature Omnidirectional Headworn Microphone from Sanken features the same high-quality capsule as the COS-11D built into a durable and stable frame that fits around the ears for hands-free talk. It can be used to capture audio for speech, presentation, recording, lecture, and broadcast applications.

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Sanken COS-11D Overview

This headworn microphone is equipped with a miniature capsule that yields a wide frequency response. The omnidirectional polar pattern and moisture resistant construction measures just 0.15" in diameter and is hardly visible from a distance.

Furthermore, the microphone's capsule position can be changed to the left or to the right side of the headset, and it also overcomes RFI (Radio Frequency Interference), which makes it impervious to noise and artifacts caused by wireless transmitters, PDAs, cell phones and computers. This makes it ideal for vocal capture in professional situations and keeps background noise to a minimum.

Finally, the COS-11D-HWM Miniature Omnidirectional Headworn Microphone is equipped with a LEMO connector for use with compatible wireless transmitters.

Overcomes RFI from digital transmitters

Water resistant

Durable design

Rich, natural sound

Improved moisture resistance

Optimized for the human voice

Sanken COS-11D Specs

Key Specs

Compatible Transmitters	Not Specified by Manufacturer
Polar Pattern	Omnidirectional
Power Sources	Plug-In Power
Color	Beige

Microphone

Compatible Transmitters	Not Specified by Manufacturer
Polar Pattern	Omnidirectional
Included Tone/Pattern Caps	No

Performance

Frequency Response	50 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL	136 dB
Sensitivity	7.1 mV/Pa
Equivalent Noise Level	28 dB (A-Weighted)

Connectivity

Analog Output Connector	1x LEMO 3-Pin
Cable Length	1.8' / 54.86 cm

Power

Power Sources	Plug-In Power
Operating Voltage	2.5 to 12 V

Physical

Color	Beige
Environmental Resistance	Water-Resistant (Unrated)
Dimensions	ø: 0.16 x L: 0.63" / ø: 4 x L: 16.1 mm
Weight	0.46 oz / 13 g

Sanken COS-11D Reviews

Discrete with natural sound

By Kurt

Rated 5 out of 5

Date: 2026-04-30

I purchased this on recommendation from a singer for a performance. After a relatively quick EQ and set up, we used it for the performance. The sound was very natural, better than my previous encounters with lav mics for sure. Admittedly, I don't use many lavs in my work, but this one seemed particularly good.

The Industry Standard

By Charlie

Rated 5 out of 5

Date: 2025-09-16

I found my way to these microphones after years of working with stock lavs that came with my wireless systems, I even upgraded to another pro lav mic that eventually fell apart, but the Sanken has held up for years, it's small, easy to conceal, has great sound and build quality. I have one in black and one in gray so I can tell them apart at a glance.

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Battery mount to 1/4

Asked by: Ian

This microphone requires 48v Phantom Power. You would need to use an active XLR adapter, of which there are many to choose from, or a simple Phantom Power Supply. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/577469-REG/PSC_FPSC0001_48_PHantom_Single.html

Answered by: John

Date published: 2019-05-19

Is there an option to connect it to a XLR input ...

Is there an option to connect it to a XLR input camcorder? Also will it work with my phone's 3.5mm headphone port?

Asked by: Jared

A Rode VXLR+ 3.5mm TRS Female to XLR Male Adapter with Phantom Power Converter, BH #ROVXLR, will allow you to plug this mic into a camera with XLR input, which would be able to provide 48 volt phantom power to the mic. To connect this to a smartphone, you would adapt the end to TRRS with a Rode SC4 3.5mm TRS Female to 3.5mm Right-Angle TRRS Male Adapter Cable for Smartphones, BH #ROSC4. The smartphone will power the mic in this case.

Answered by: Steven M

Date published: 2021-01-18

Will this work with the Lectrosonics 200 series ...

Will this work with the Lectrosonics 200 series as well?

Asked by: Jonathan

Yes, the Sanken COS-11D Omni Lavalier Microphone with Normal Sensitivity & Servo-Bias TA5F Connector for Lectrosonics Transmitters will work with Lectrosonics 200 series transmitters that use a TA5 input connector.

Answered by: Lisa S

Date published: 2023-04-14

Has anyone paired this with Diety Connect kit?

Asked by: Angelito

The COS-11D is compatible with the Diety Connect Kit and would sound amazing.

Answered by: James Cruz

Date published: 2020-11-02

Are these locking 3.5mm / âin connections ...

Are these locking 3.5mm / âin connections compatible with the Saramonic uwmic9? The wireless receiver has a bit of a lip around the outletâ¦

Asked by: J Perry

Saramonic seems like copy of Sony system so most probably will not work because wiring is not the same. It can be expensive gamble.

Answered by: Faris

Date published: 2020-02-27

Does anyone have experience using the Sanken ...

Does anyone have experience using the Sanken COS-11D with 3.5mm Locking Sennheiser Connector with the Rode VXLR Pro adapter?

Asked by: Tanya

The Sanken COS-11D Omni Lavalier Microphone with Normal Sensitivity & 3.5mm Locking Sennheiser Connector can run off of 3 to 10 V, and the Rode VXLR Pro provides 4 V, so the two would be compatible.

Answered by: Calvin M

Date published: 2023-09-26

will this work with an Audio Technica ATW T101 ...

will this work with an Audio Technica ATW T101 body pack?

Asked by: Joseph

While the Sanken COS-11D Omni Lavalier Microphone with Normal Sensitivity & Servo-Bias TA5F Connector for Lectrosonics Transmitters is wired with a TA5F connection also found on microphones wired for Audio Technica, it is not recommended for use with transmitters other than Lectrosonics. The definitively compatible option would be BH #SAC11ANATT5W Sanken COS-11D Omni Lavalier Microphone with Normal Sensitivity & TA5F Connector for Audio-Technica Transmitters.

Answered by: Matt Z

Date published: 2021-11-23

Does this work and lock with the Tascam DR-10L?

Asked by: Shiggy

The Sanken COS-11D Omni Lavalier Microphone with Normal Sensitivity & 3.5mm Locking Sennheiser Connector is not advised for use with the Tascam DR-10L, as it requires 3V of plugin power at a minimum and the DR-10L can only provide 2V.