Shure Microflex MX418D/C 18" Cardioid Desktop Microphone

Shure Microflex®MX400D Series microphones are miniature electret condenser gooseneck microphones with a desktop base and a 4.3 m (14 ft.) cable. Desktop base allows microphones to be used in multi-purpose rooms where quick setup is required, or where permanent installation is impractical.

• 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

Key Specs

• Microphone Type: Gooseneck (Speech / Non-Instrument)
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Element Type: Electret Condenser
• Sound Field: Mono
• Orientation: End Address
• Controls: Mic Mute, On/Off, Programmable Switch, Push-to-Talk
• Circuitry: Solid-State

Performance

• Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 17 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 123 dB (1 kHz, 1% THD, 1 kΩ load)
• Sensitivity: -33.5 dBV (1 kHz)
• Dynamic Range: 94 dB (1 kΩ load)
• Equivalent Noise Level: 29 dB SPL (A-weighted)

Connectivity

• Analog Output: 1× XLR 3-Pin Male
• Cable Length: 10 ft (3 m)

Power

• Power Source: Phantom Power
• Operating Voltage: 11–52 V DC (phantom)

Physical

• Microphone Dimensions: Ø 0.79 × 2 in (Ø 2.01 × 5 cm)
• Base Dimensions: W 4 × L 6.4 in (W 10.2 × L 16.2 cm)
• Weight: 1.8 lb (0.8 kg)