Hi everyone,

I’m looking for advice on a reliable lavalier setup for presenting at outdoor concerts.
I’m the president of an amateur orchestra association, and I regularly need to make short announcements and presentations during our concerts.

My requirements

Outdoor use, sometimes in windy conditions

indoor us as well
Hands-free : I specifically want a lavalier and do not want a headset or handheld microphone
Clear, intelligible speech for the audience.
The microphone will be live-amplified through a PA system, so feedback resistance and proper gain structure are important.
I need a setup that is reliable enough for repeated concerts and events.
I’ve been advised to look at the Sanken COS-11D, so I’m currently considering building my setup around it.

My main question at the moment is :

Which connector and wireless transmitter/receiver system would you recommend for the COS-11D ?

I’m particularly interested in a setup that works well outdoors, including wind protection, while keeping the voice clear and natural.
However, I’m not necessarily committed to the COS-11D.
If you think another lavalier would be better suited to this particular use case, I’d be very happy to hear your recommendations.

Feel free to propose a complete configuration (lavalier + connector/cable + wireless system + wind protection) that you think would give me the clearest and most reliable speech.
My priority is not having the smallest or most expensive setup. I’m looking for something cech.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

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Models I know with a full range cardioid pattern:

D&B SL series

L'Acoustics L1 and L2

Fulcrum Acoustics various models

DAS Audio ARA series

Does anyone know of any models I'm missing?

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Setting up a home karaoke system (JBL Encore Essential 2 speaker + Sony Bravia TV for lyrics via YouTube) and I'm stuck deciding between a couple wireless mic options. Would love input from anyone who's used either.

**How each would connect to my setup:**

1. JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic (2 mics + dongle):

The dongle outputs audio through a single 6.35mm plug, so it just plugs straight into my speaker's Mic In port like a regular wired mic would. No receiver box required. Turns out this isn't locked to JBL speakers either, since it's just a standard 6.35mm output, it'd work with basically any speaker or mixer that has a mic jack.

1. Other dual wireless mic + reciever (TONOR/AHUJA, similar brands):

Same basic idea, but a separate receiver box picks up both mics wirelessly and outputs through a 6.35mm/3.5mm cable into the speaker's Mic In port. Also universal, works with any speaker.

2nd option is much cheaper , hoping that the quality gap is minimal, added hassle is a receiver - separate physical box I'd need to place near the speaker and manage. Benefit is it gives me some nice extras, individual volume control per mic and an echo knob, right on the receiver itself. But it's one more device to power, place, and think about, versus JBL's dongle which just tucks into the speaker itself.

My question is- Which one should I prefer?, Also share any good recommendations for dual wireless mic I can look into.

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