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Shure Microflex® MX418D/C Gooseneck cardioid condenser microphone with desktop base and mute switch

Name: Shure Microflex® MX418D/C
Brand: Shure
SKU: 183MX418DC
Price: 375.0 USD
Availability: BackOrder

Item # 183MX418DC

The Shure Microflex MX418D/C was designed for lecterns, podiums, pulpits, and other public speaking venues.

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The Shure Microflex MX418D/C was designed for lecterns, podiums, pulpits, and other public speaking venues.

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A flexible lectern mic with desktop base

The Shure Microflex MX418D/C was designed for lecterns, podiums, pulpits, and other public speaking venues. The mic features an 18" flexible gooseneck stand, and includes its own desktop base. The mic's built-in shock mount helps isolate it from surface vibration noise. And its windscreen ensures pops and sibilants are minimized.

Cardioid polar pattern and swappable mic capsule

The MX418D/C includes a cardioid mic capsule with 130° polar pattern. This pattern helps reject off-axis sounds coming from the sides while picking up the voice of the speaker at the podium or lectern. The mic capsule is interchangeable — additional capsules with different pickup patterns are available from the manufacturer.

Includes a built-in mute button

There's a touch-sensitive mute button with LED indicator built into the included base. DIP switches on the bottom of the base let you set the button for push-to-talk, push-to-mute, and other configuration options. The mic's output is male three-pin XLR. Logic input and output terminals let you control the mic remotely or connect it to an automatic mic mixer.

Product highlights:

gooseneck microphone for podiums and lecterns
130° cardioid polar pattern
shock mount isolates mic from surface noise
programmable mute switch
logic input and output terminals for remote control or use with automatic mic mixers
- configurable via DIP switches on bottom of base

Specifications:

frequency response: 50-17,000 Hz
output impedance: 150 ohms
height: 18" (max.)
XLR connector
requires 11 to 52-volt phantom power on your mixer or audio interface

Included Accessories:

locking flange mount for permanent installation
desktop base with 10-foot cable
snap-fit foam windscreen

Other Info:

warranty: 2 years
MFR # MX418D/C
Item # 183MX418DC
California customers: Please click here for your Proposition 65 WARNING.

What's in the box:

Shure Microflex® MX418D/C owner's manual

Gooseneck microphone on desktop base with attached 10' cable (XLR plug)
Foam windscreen
User Guide
Limited Warranty
Warnings and Safety Precautions
Online registration card

Researched by Crutchfield's Russ B.

Features & specs

General
Application	For live use
Type	Condenser
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Phantom Power	Y
On/Off Switch	Yes
Connector	XLR
Specs
Frequency response	50-17k
Sensitivity	-34dBV/Pa
Max SPL	123
Diameter	0.463
Length	1.5
Weight	29.12 oz.
Parts Warranty	2 Years
Labor Warranty	2 Years

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Features

Overview: The Shure Microflex MX418D is a professional quality Standard Gooseneck microphone on a desktop base that is designed for speaking environments, such as lecterns, pulpits, and courtrooms. It features an 18" gooseneck with a rigid sleeve, a Snap-Fit Foam Windscreen, and an attached 10' cable.

Condenser Microphone: The MX418D is an Electret Condenser microphone, and requires 11-52 VDC 2.0mA Phantom Power.

Pickup Pattern: The MX418D/C has an R185 Cardioid cartridge installed with a 130° wide polar pattern. Microflex microphone cartridges are interchangeable. You can purchase other cartridges from the manufacturer to change the polar pattern for different installations. Other available cartridges include the R183 Omnidirectional (360°), and R184 Supercardioid (115°).

Mute Button: The microphone features a touch-sensitive mute button with an LED indicator. There are DIP switches on the bottom of the base (under a removable cover) that allow you configure the operation of the mute button as follows:

Momentary: Push-to-talk
Momentary: Push-to-mute
Toggle (push on/push off): Mic is active when powered on
Toggle (push on/push off): Mic is muted when powered on

Permanent Mounting: The microphone is designed to placed on a lectern, pulpit, or stand. Two threaded screw holes in the bottom are provided for permanent installation, or to prevent theft. The screw holes are 2" apart, and require #6-32 screws (not supplied). The microphone should be placed within 6" to 12" of the desired sound source.

Connector: The MX418D has a 3-pin male XLR connector at the end of the attached 10' cable.

Specifications:

Frequency Response: 50Hz - 17kHz
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Output Impedance: 150 ohms (EIA rated)
Sensitivity: -34 dBV/Pa (21 mV)
Maximum SPL: 123dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 65dB
Dynamic Range: 94dB
Dimensions:
- Microphone: Diameter 0.463 Length 1.5", Gooseneck 18"
- Base: Width 4.507", Height 2.198", Depth 6.277"
Weight: 29.12 ounces

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