stephen Piscura

Thanks for the clear recommendation, John. Eric, i've private-messaged you regarding the adapter.

Yes @dominiquegreffard when i first saw the MCABRLTA5MUWP i thought it was exactly what i was looking for, until i realized it was a 2.5 mm input, not a 3.5 mm!

I wasn't sure why that would be the case until @axel clarified...

Makes perfect sense.

So @Eric Toline, your adapters are kind of like a TA5F version of Ambient's AK-TA3F-3.5EW?

Would you be willing to sell to me? Where do i mail the check?

I'm picking up my first COS-11D and i'm grateful for the input i've already received in this thread regarding TA5F to XLR solutions.

I work with a couple different crews who use Sennheiser G2/G3 wireless systems. I'd like my TA5F-wired lav(s) to be compatible with these systems since i'm commonly using them.

Would anyone recommend the professional's version (not found on Ebay, not 25 dollars) of this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/171376718565? All my Googling has turned up very little. Thanks in advance.

Much appreciated @Soundequip and @John Blankenship. And your notes of caution are duly noted! After more time spent Googling for adapters than i care to admit (without success) and after reaching out to Sanken directly (and getting a really unimpressive sales reply), it seemed this board was the next place to turn. I've already benefited from the store of experience you mentioned (but will beware of the fruitcakes). :-) Thanks again, i'm much obliged.

Thanks @Derek H for the valuable feedback and the link. Looking forward to giving it a careful read.

Thanks also @Jack Norflus. Seems like the Ambient Eumel is sounding like the best option, unless others make a compelling case for an alternative adapter.

Wow i'm really impressed with (and grateful for!) the responsiveness of so many on this board! Glad i signed on...

So i'm trying to get the options in order. There's...

1. Ambient EMP (“The Eumel”) http://ambient.de/en/product_custom_cat/eumel-en/
2. PSC Universal Lavalier Power Supply http://professionalsound.com/specs/univ_lav_ps_barrels.html
3. Oscar Sound Tech (OST) Power Supply-XLR http://www.oscarsoundtech.com/services.html

Are these the three crowd-pleasers? Any other options that others would recommend? Seems like the most votes so far have been for the Ambient Eumel.

Last of all, i'm not sure i've totally understood the breakaway modification option. Is it something whereby an XLR-connected lavalier is modified to include a TA5 connector as well, thus making for two connectors attached to the same cable? Or do i have that wrong?

Thanks again, everyone. Your insights are all much appreciated.

Bless your heart jason porter.

Hi there,

This is my first post so thanks in advance for being gracious with me. I'm beginning to build my audio kit and, because i'd like to buy a COS-11D lavalier mic, i reached out to Sanken with a question. But, after their reply, it seems clear to me it simply wasn't understood. Here's what i asked:

I'm beginning to build an audio kit and my goal is, as much as i can, to future proof my investments. Review after review declares the COS-11D to be the best, so i'm starting here. My question concerns the connector i should be choosing. Please let me explain…

Ultimately, i plan to purchase a couple of Lectrosonics transmitters and receivers. These primarily take a TA5F input. But in the meantime, since i won't be purchasing the Lectrosonics system until finances allow, i'll be plugging the lavalier directly into the XLR input of my recorder. If possible, i'd like to buy a COS-11D with a TA5F connector, which i can run directly into my recorder via some kind of TA5F-to-XLR adapter. Moreover, even when i acquire my wireless system, there are nevertheless many recording situations wherein a wireless transmitter just isn't necessary, in which case running a direct line would still be my preferred choice.

So my question is: Is this something i can do? And, if so, what TA5F-to-XLR adapter or equipment do you recommend? Also, is phantom power possible in this kind of configuration?

When i first found Lectrosonics' MCA5X (http://www.lectrosonics.com/US/Categories-listing/product/437-mca5x.html), i thought i'd discovered what i needed. But then i read the data sheet where it says "Note: The MCA5X ONLY works with lectrosonics UH and HM transmitters. It DOES NOT work when connected to a microphone input on a mixer or a recorder." So that option is out.

I've since come across the Tram TR79:

http://www.trammicrophones.com/sale/detail.asp?partno=TR-TR79ML%2B
http://www.trammicrophones.com/sale/detail.asp?partno=TR-TR79ML

Is this a viable option?

Forgive me if these are questions with obvious answers. I'm new at this and still trying to get my audio sea legs. I will say that i do NOT want to try my hand at cutting/attaching new connectors to my equipment. As i mentioned, i'd like to keep the option of easily switching between a wireless configuration or a direct line-in.

Thank you so much for any help you can provide in clarifying this question. I look forward to picking up my first COS-11D soon!

And here was the response from Sanken:

Dear Sir,

Thank you very much for your close and kind attention to Sanken products.

We have COS-11D with TA5F connector version which is described as COS-11DR-**-TA5FX. (** 4 colors available: BK=Black/BE=Beige/GY=Gray/WH=White).

This model allows to connect to Lectrosonics's transmitter directly alone. You can see details through website (http://www.sanken-mic.com/en/product/spec.cfm/5.1107400).

As to 48V phantom power, we have a version which calls COS-11D-**(again, 4 colors can be choosen as same as mentioned above), allowing general phantom connection.

Concerning TRAM, as we have no idea and information, we can hardly make any advice. We are sorry about it.

Sincerely,
Sanken CS

Am i missing something obvious? Was this their way of saying, "No, what you want to do is simply not possible." Or were they instead just saying, "We'd really prefer you buy two microphones. That always works out better for us."

Any advice and nudges in the right direction would be deeply appreciated. Many thanks.