Shure MX418 Microflex Standard Gooseneck Microphone

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Reinforce speech like a pro with this Shure podium mic on an 18" gooseneck, compatible with Shure's interchangeable Microflex condenser capsule cartridges.

Overview

The right speech doesn't just inform. It can excite and even transform those who hear it. So, Shure designed the MX418 to treat spoken audio with the detail and respect it deserves. Because clarity commands attention.

Features:

- Engineered to capture and inspire.
- Gooseneck Length: 18 inch (45.7 cm) lengths
- Interchangeable cartridges provide the right polar pattern for every application
- Locking flange mount for permanently securing microphone to surfaces
- Snap-fit foam windscreen
- Shock mount provides over 20 dB isolation from surface vibration noise
- Models available with attached preamp, in-line preamp, or desktop base
- Wide dynamic range and frequency response for accurate sound reproduction across the audio spectrum
- Balanced, transformerless output for increased immunity to noise over long cable runs
- New RF filtering
- Interchangeable cartridge

How It Works
The MX418 delivers the responsiveness to everything you want them to hear--and controls what you don't. It's great sound and reliable performance, without noise or distractions. Even installation was rethought and reengineered to be simpler and smoother for AV integration. Precise, tailored-for-speech audio for any size room.

Designed for easy replacement and available in cardioid, supercardioid and omnidirectional polar patterns, the interchangeable cartridges offer wide frequency response and accurate sound reproduction for a broad variety of applications, such as houses of worship, courtrooms and… read more conference centres. Plus, the condenser cartridges fit every model in the Microflex product line for enhanced convenience and consistent sound.

In tune with speech
Microflex microphone cartridges are focused specifically to capture the human voice, so the talker always comes through clearly.

No installation headaches
The variety of mounting and form factor options make the MX418 easy to set up in any space.

Clean signal
Shure Commshield is built into Microflex to reject RF interference from ever-present smart phones, keeping the focus on the performance.

Only the detail you want
A snap-fit windscreen keeps breath and plosives from being a distraction. While vibration noise gets absorbed by the integrated shock mount. Only speech gets through.

In the Box:
- 1 65B8264 Flange
- 1 65B8265 Retainer
- 1 80A439 Isolation Ring
- 1 RK412WS Snap-fit Foam Windscreen (1 furnished, 4 in replacement kit)
- 1 A400SM Shock Mount
- 1 80A67 Hex Wrench #4

Specs

Weight: 161g (0.355 lbs)
Transducer Type: Condenser
Polar Pattern: N/A
Frequency Range From (Hz): 50
Frequency Range To (kHz): 17
Sensitivity dBV/Pa: Cardioid: -35.00, Supercardioid: -34.00
Sensitivity mvpa: Cardioid: 18 mV, Supercardioid: 21 mV
Equivalent Selfnoise: Cardioid: 28 dB SPL, Supercardioid: 27 dB SPL
Maximum Sound Pressure: Cardioid: 121 dB, Supercardioid: 120 dB
Impedance (Ohm): Rated: 150 / Actual: 180
Switchable Low Cut: no
Attenuation PAD: yes
Interchangeable Capsule: yes
Requires Phantom Power (VDC): 11-52 VDC.