Point Source Audio CO-8WS Omni Earworn Microphone

Highly durable with the "Unbreakable Boom", Point Source Audio's CO-8WS earworn microphone suits the most demanding commercial and professional uses.

The CO-8WS features Point Source Audio's “Unbreakable Boom” and is a highly durable omnidirectional earworn microphone constructed to suit the most demanding commercial and professional applications. It adapts well to almost all miking situations where environmental noise is low to moderate. This earworn mic is available in different colors and connectors.

The CO-8WS earworn mic withstands many conditions. A performance boost to 136dB maximum SPL, and 360° adjustable boom make this mic versatile. It is IP57 rated for protection against water, sweat, and makeup, ideal for theater and broadcast use. Replaceable X-Connectors provide wireless compatibility on the spot. This earworn mic can be worn over either ear. With its omnidirectional pattern, the CO-8WS earset microphone is extremely easy to place to achieve optimal performance, especially in high gain situations. There are no tonal complications and the pickup remains constant regardless of head movement.

Available Models

• XAK: 3-pin mini (AKG, Audix)
• XAT: locking 4-pin Hirose (Audio Technica cW-style)
• XLE: 5-pin mini (Lectrosonics)
• XMP: 4-pin mini XLR locking ring (MPro, Beyerdynamic Opus & TG Black switch)
• XSE: 3.5mm locking (Sennheiser)
• XSH: 4-pin mini (Shure, Line 6, JTS, Trantec, Carvin & Beyerdynamic TG Gray Switch)
• XSK: Lemo-style 3-pin (Sennheiser, SK, Zaxcom, Wisycom, Shure URIM)
• XTK: 4-pin mini (Telex)

Point Source Audio CO-8WS Features

• "Unbreakable Boom" bends 360°
• 136dB max SPL
• IP57 waterproof rated
• Mic element only 4mm in diameter
• Optimal gain before feedback
• User-friendly interchangeable threaded screw “X-connectors”
• Includes X-connector, windscreen, and cable clip

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• Windscreen1
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• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar PatternOmnidirectional
• Frequency20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Output Impedance1400 Ω (at 1kHz)
• Sensitivity-43dB 1V/Pa (± 3dB at 1kHz)
• Max. SPL136 dB SPL
• Operating Voltage1-10 V
• Cable Length4.1 ft
• Weight0.6 oz