The Shure MX418S/C Microflex 18-inch gooseneck condenser microphone is designed for clear, intelligible speech in conference rooms, boardrooms, lecterns, houses of worship, courtrooms, classrooms, and other installed sound applications.
Featuring a cardioid pickup pattern, the MX418S/C focuses on the person speaking while reducing pickup of unwanted sound from the sides and rear. Its 18-inch adjustable gooseneck allows the microphone to be positioned close to the speaker for consistent voice pickup at podiums, conference tables, presentation areas, and other fixed installations.
The MX418S/C also incorporates Shure's CommShield technology to help protect against unwanted RF interference from nearby wireless devices.
18-Inch Gooseneck for Flexible Microphone Positioning
The 18-inch gooseneck provides the flexibility needed to position the microphone appropriately for different speakers and installation requirements.
This makes the MX418S/C particularly useful on lecterns, podiums, conference tables, desks, and presentation stations, where microphone placement can have a significant effect on speech clarity and gain before feedback.
The gooseneck design allows adjustments to be made without requiring a conventional microphone stand.
Cardioid Pickup Pattern
The MX418S/C uses a cardioid condenser cartridge designed for speech reinforcement.
Its cardioid pattern provides greatest sensitivity toward the front of the microphone while reducing pickup from the sides and rear. This helps isolate the person speaking from room noise, nearby sound sources, and loudspeakers positioned outside the primary pickup area.
For conference rooms, classrooms, houses of worship, and presentation spaces, this directional response can help improve speech intelligibility and available gain before feedback when the system is properly designed.
Designed for Clear Speech Reproduction
The Shure Microflex series is designed specifically for applications where spoken-word intelligibility is important.
The MX418S/C's frequency response is tailored for speech, making it well suited for meetings, presentations, lectures, worship services, courtroom proceedings, and other applications where the microphone needs to reproduce the speaker's voice clearly and consistently.
CommShield RF Interference Protection
The MX418S/C incorporates Shure CommShield technology, which helps guard against unwanted RF interference from portable wireless devices.
This is particularly useful in conference rooms, meeting spaces, classrooms, and other environments where mobile phones and other RF devices may be operating near the microphone and associated audio equipment.
Integrated On/Off Switch
The “S” version of the MX418 includes an integrated on/off switch, giving the user convenient control of the microphone directly at the speaking position.
This is an important feature to call out on the MX418S/C page because it distinguishes this model from other configurations in the Microflex gooseneck microphone family.
Shure MX418S/C Key Features
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Professional 18-inch gooseneck condenser microphone
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Part of the Shure Microflex microphone series
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Cardioid pickup pattern
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Designed specifically for speech and presentation applications
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Flexible 18-inch gooseneck for precise microphone positioning
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Integrated on/off switch
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Tailored frequency response for speech intelligibility
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CommShield technology helps protect against RF interference
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Directional pickup helps reduce unwanted off-axis sound
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Suitable for fixed and installed AV systems
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Professional balanced audio connection
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Black finish for discreet installation
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Designed for conference, presentation and lectern applications
Ideal Applications
The Shure MX418S/C is well suited for:
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Conference rooms
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Boardrooms
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Lecterns and podiums
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Houses of worship
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Courtrooms
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Lecture halls
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Classrooms
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Auditoriums
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Meeting rooms
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Government facilities
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Corporate AV systems
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Public speaking and presentation systems
Why Choose the Shure MX418S/C?
The MX418S/C combines a speech-focused condenser microphone, cardioid pickup pattern, 18-inch adjustable gooseneck, integrated switch, and RF interference protection in a microphone designed specifically for installed sound.
Its directional pickup makes it a strong choice for applications where the speaker's voice needs to remain clear while reducing unwanted room and off-axis sound.
The 18-inch gooseneck also provides greater positioning flexibility for podiums, lecterns, desks, and conference tables where a shorter microphone may not provide the desired placement.
Why Buy the Shure MX418S/C from Audio Supply?
Audio Supply is an authorized Shure dealer, providing genuine Shure microphones, wireless systems, conferencing products, microphone accessories, cables, mixers, and professional audio equipment.
If you're installing the MX418S/C in a conference room, lectern, classroom, house of worship, or larger AV system, our team can help with compatible mounting accessories, mixers, DSPs, cables, and other components needed to complete the installation.
