Menu
  • About
    • Company
    • Meet the Peeps
    • Reviews & Awards
    • Press Releases
    • Sounding Board Tech Tools
    • Close
  • Markets
    • Theatre
    • Worship
    • TV & Film
    • Higher Education
    • School Theatre
    • Presentation
    • Instrument
    • Close
  • Customers
    • Microphone Clients
    • Headset Clients
    • Close
  • Products
      • Intercom In-Ear Headsets
        • All Headsets
          • CM-i3 dynamic
          • CM-i5 condenser
          • See All Headsets
        • Comms-Radio Combiner
          • CM-PTT Push-To-Talk
        • Headset Accessories
          • Headset Accessories
        • Close
      • Microphones by style
        • All Earmounts
          • EO-8WL EMBRACE™ omni
          • EO2-8WL EMBRACE™ dual omni
          • EO-7Lh omni earmount. NEW!
          • See All EMBRACE
        • All Lavaliers
          • CX2-8L hybrid
          • CO-8WL omni
          • CO2-8WLp dual omni
          • CO2-8WL dual omni
          • CR-8L cardioid
          • Lavalier Switch Kit
          • See All Lavaliers
        • All Headsets
          • CX2-8D hybrid
          • GO-9WD omni
          • CO-8WD omni
          • CO2-8WD dual omni
          • CR-8D cardioid
          • See All Headsets
        • All Earsets
          • CO-8WS omni
          • CR-8S cardioid
          • CO-6 omni
          • CO-3 omni
          • See All Earsets
        • Microphone Feature Tour
        • Microphone Accessories
        • Compare All Microphones
        Close
      • Microphones by collection
        • SERIES9™ Collection – Take your audio up a notch
          • NEW! SERIES9 Collection
        • CONFIDENCE™ Collection – Built-in Dual Element Redundancy
          • CX2-8D cross headset
          • CX2-8L cross lavalier
          • CO2-8WD dual omni headset
          • CO2-8WLp dual petite lav
          • CO2-8WL dual omni lav
        • EMBRACE™ Collection – Conceal Mics in Sec:00nds!
          • EO-8WL omni earmount
          • EO2-8WL dual omni earmount
          • EO-7Lh omni earmount. NEW!
        • SERIES8™ Collection – High Performance Classics
          • CO-8WD omni headset
          • CO-8WL omni lavalier
          • CO-8WS omni earset
          • CR-8D cardioid headset
          • CR-8L cardioid lavalier
          • CR-8S cardioid earset
        • Close
      • Mic Finder™ Tool
        • Access Mic Finder – Sometimes sound isn’t the only challenge. Solve your next challenge here with Mic Finder.
        • Close
      • “MIKE’S” ACADEMY – Miking Resources
        • Mic Tips & Techniques
          • Sound Stability: Techniques for Clear Sound
          • EQ Basics for EMBRACE On-Ear Lavalier
          • Lav Mic Placement: 4 Ways
          • How to Clean Microphones
        • WEBINARS
          • Theatre Miking with Brad & Mac
          • Student Miking 101
          • AVIXA Certification
        • Close
      • Catalog & Specifications – Download files
    • Close
  • Where To Buy
  • Contact
    • Contact
    • Careers
    • Support
    • Events
    • Subscribe
    • Dealer Login
    • Close

SERIES8 Omni Earset Microphone

SERIES8 Microphones
CO-8WS omni earworn microphone

Model No: CO-8WS

The CO-8WS features our “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.

DOWNLOAD CATALOG
WHERE TO BUY

Our Boom Bends 360°

The CO-8WS has an upgraded design that includes our renowned “Unbreakable Boom” bendable to 360°, a performance boost to 136 dB max SPL, IP 57 waterproof protection against water, sweat and makeup; and replaceable X-Connectors for wireless compatibility on the spot. This earworn microphone can be worn either over the left or right ear, or as a dual earset microphone option giving users four (4) ways to wear it.

The CO-8WS omnidirectional 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. The CO-8WS earworn or earset style microphone can be adjusted to fit any speaker or performer. The CO-8WS is our best earset microphone for all your professional mic'ing needs.

Audio Manager

David Saxe Productions

The CO-8WS was chosen as the Official Microphone of the largest  production company Las Vegas. The Head of Audio says, “We tried everything ... only the CO-8WS could reliably handle the work load.”

Expand for Microphone Details

Where To Buy

B&H Photo
Sound Productions
proaudio.com
Markertek
Performance Audio
Full Compass
Find A Local Dealer

What’s Included

x-connector

X-Connector

Interchangeable X-Connectors offer a rapid and inexpensive way to quickly change the microphone wireless termination from one brand to another.

WSN-BE Windscreen beige

WSN Windscreen

Windscreens help reduce exposure to the element from clothing noise, gusts of wind, and dust particles.

Mic Cable Clip

B-CLIP Cable Clip

This traditional style alligator clip helps provide strain relief to the microphone so that movement of the boom is minimized to ensure a consistent audio level.

See More Accessories

Color Options

icon

Beige

icon

Brown

icon

Black

Microphone Features

  • Highly flexible boom bends 360° and more!  "Unbreakable Boom" bends 360°
  • Max SPL reaches up to 148dB   136dB max SPL
  •    IP57 waterproof rated
  • User-friendly interchangeable threaded screw “X-connectors”   Interchangeable X-Connectors for all popular wireless packs including Shure, Sennheiser and Audio-Technica
  • Mic element only 4mm in diameter
  • Optimal gain before feedback
  • Available in colors beige, brown or black

Microphone Specifications

Specifications

Element: Back Electret Condenser
Pattern: Omnidirectional
Frequency: 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity: -43dB 1V/Pa (± 3dB at 1kHz)
Maximum SPL: 136dB SPL
Output Impedance: 1400 Ω (at 1kHz)
Operating Voltage: 1 - 10 V
Cable Length: 4 ft. + connector
Net Weight: 0.6 oz
Colors: Beige, Brown or Black
Connector Types: TA3F, TA4F, TA5F, lockable 3.5mm, Hirose, Lemo-style, 3.5mm TRRS | Check Compatible Wireless Systems

Polar Response

CO-8_polar_response

Frequency Response

CO-8_frequency_response
DOWNLOAD SPECS

The Original “Unbreakable Boom” Microphone

FIND DEALERS
CO6 earset bendable boom

There’s No Harm in Asking...

We let the audio precision of our miniature microphones and headsets speak for itself. But if you're not sure which mic is right for you, contact us and we'll be sure to give you the straight talk.

Message us on Instagram
Tweet to us
Follow us on LinkedIn
Message us on Facebook
Email us for assistance
Call us at 415-226-1122

Hear Us Out From Your Inbox!

Sign Up For Our Product News and Production Tips

We’ll Talk Soon…

  • About
    • Company
    • Meet the Peeps
    • Reviews & Awards
    • Press Releases
    • Sounding Board Tech Tools
  • Markets
    • Theatre
    • Worship
    • TV & Film
    • Higher Education
    • School Theatre
    • Presentation
    • Instrument
  • Customers
    • Microphone Clients
    • Headset Clients
  • Products
    • [Tabs]
      • Intercom In-Ear Headsets
        • All Headsets
          • CM-i3 dynamic
          • CM-i5 condenser
          • See All Headsets
        • Comms-Radio Combiner
          • CM-PTT Push-To-Talk
        • Headset Accessories
          • Headset Accessories
      • Microphones by style
        • All Earmounts
          • EO-8WL EMBRACE™ omni
          • EO2-8WL EMBRACE™ dual omni
          • EO-7Lh omni earmount. NEW!
          • See All EMBRACE
        • All Lavaliers
          • CX2-8L hybrid
          • CO-8WL omni
          • CO2-8WLp dual omni
          • CO2-8WL dual omni
          • CR-8L cardioid
          • Lavalier Switch Kit
          • See All Lavaliers
        • All Headsets
          • CX2-8D hybrid
          • GO-9WD omni
          • CO-8WD omni
          • CO2-8WD dual omni
          • CR-8D cardioid
          • See All Headsets
        • All Earsets
          • CO-8WS omni
          • CR-8S cardioid
          • CO-6 omni
          • CO-3 omni
          • See All Earsets
        • [Row]
          • Microphone Feature Tour
          • Microphone Accessories
          • Compare All Microphones
      • Microphones by collection
        • SERIES9™ Collection
          • NEW! SERIES9 Collection
        • CONFIDENCE™ Collection
          • CX2-8D cross headset
          • CX2-8L cross lavalier
          • CO2-8WD dual omni headset
          • CO2-8WLp dual petite lav
          • CO2-8WL dual omni lav
        • EMBRACE™ Collection
          • EO-8WL omni earmount
          • EO2-8WL dual omni earmount
          • EO-7Lh omni earmount. NEW!
        • SERIES8™ Collection
          • CO-8WD omni headset
          • CO-8WL omni lavalier
          • CO-8WS omni earset
          • CR-8D cardioid headset
          • CR-8L cardioid lavalier
          • CR-8S cardioid earset
      • Mic Finder™ Tool
        • Access Mic Finder
      • “MIKE’S” ACADEMY
        • Mic Tips & Techniques
          • Sound Stability: Techniques for Clear Sound
          • EQ Basics for EMBRACE On-Ear Lavalier
          • Lav Mic Placement: 4 Ways
          • How to Clean Microphones
        • WEBINARS
          • Theatre Miking with Brad & Mac
          • Student Miking 101
          • AVIXA Certification
      • Catalog & Specifications
  • Where To Buy
  • Contact
    • Contact
    • Careers
    • Support
    • Events
    • Subscribe
    • Dealer Login
  • Search
  • Site Map
  • Privacy Policy
© 2025 Point Source Audio