Shure MX418/C 18" Gooseneck Microphone (cardioid)

The Shure MX418/C Microflex Standard Gooseneck Microphone is designed for exceptional flexibility and high-performance sound reproduction in professional environments. With its fully adjustable gooseneck, this microphone provides optimal positioning for lecterns, conference tables, and pulpits, making it ideal for houses of worship, courtrooms, and conference centers.

Featuring interchangeable cartridges in cardioid, supercardioid, and omnidirectional polar patterns, the MX418/C ensures clear and accurate sound capture tailored to your needs. Its wide frequency response delivers natural sound, while the balanced, transformerless output guarantees minimal noise interference, even over long cable runs.

Key Features:

• Adjustable Gooseneck: Optimal positioning in various professional settings.

• Interchangeable Cartridges: Cardioid, supercardioid, omnidirectional options.

• Wide Frequency Response: Accurate, natural sound reproduction.

• Balanced, Transformerless Output: Minimizes noise interference.

• Shock Mount: Over 20 dB isolation from surface vibration.

• Locking Flange Mount: Secure installation on lecterns, pulpits, or tables.

• Snap-Fit Foam Windscreen: Reduces plosives and environmental noise.

Common Applications:

• Houses of Worship: Ideal for podium use, providing clarity during sermons and speeches.

• Courtrooms: Perfect for capturing dialogue during legal proceedings with high accuracy.

• Conference Centers: Excellent for meetings, panels, and presentations where clear speech is essential.

Shure MX418/C Specifications:

• Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 17 kHz

• Polar Pattern: Cardioid

• Output Impedance (at 1000 Hz): Rated at 150 Ohms (180 Ohms actual)

• Open Circuit Sensitivity (at 1 kHz, ref. 1V/Pascal*):

  • Cardioid: –35.0 dB (17.8 mV)

  • All settings –12 dB at 0 gain

  • 1 Pascal = 94 dB SPL

• Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD, 1k Ohm load):

  • Cardioid: 124.2 dB

  • All settings 6 dB at 0 gain

• Equivalent Output Noise (A-weighted):

  • Cardioid: 28.0 dB SPL

• Signal to Noise Ratio (referenced at 94 dB SPL):

  • Cardioid: 66.0 dB

• Dynamic Range at 1k Ohm Load:

  • 96.2 dB

  • 100 dB at 0 gain

• Common Mode Rejection: 45.0 dB minimum

• Preamplifier Output Clipping Level (1% THD):

  • –6.0 dBV (0.5 V)

  • –12 dB at 0 gain

• Polarity:

  • Positive sound pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of output connector.

• Power Requirements:

  • 11 to 52 VDC phantom, 2.0 mA

• Environmental Requirements:

  • Operating Temperature Range: –18° C to 57° C (0° F to 135° F)

  • Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%