Shure MX418D/C | 18 inch Desktop Mounted Cardioid Gooseneck Microphone

The Shure MX418D/C is an 18-inch desktop-mounted cardioid gooseneck microphone that stands at the pinnacle of flexibility and performance. Designed to cater to diverse applications, this versatile microphone is ideal for houses of worship, courtrooms, and conference centers. The Microflex Standard Gooseneck line of microphones features cartridges that are both replaceable and available in multiple polar patterns - ensuring you get the perfect sound capture for your specific needs. With a wide frequency response and accurate sound reproduction, the Shure MX418D/C guarantees crisp and clear audio no matter the environment it’s used in. Moreover, its compatibility with all models in the Microflex line makes it a convenient and reliable option.

Engineered with high sensitivity and balanced, transformerless output, the Shure MX418D/C excels in providing resistance to electromagnetic hum and RF interference, even over long cable runs. This microphone features a shock mount that provides over 20 dB isolation from surface vibration noise, and a locking flange mount to securely fix the microphone to lecterns, pulpits, or conference tables. Whether it’s for an important speech at a courtroom or a sermon at a worship house, the ease of use and impeccable quality of the Shure MX418D/C make it the go-to microphone for any location and setting.

Key Features

• Wide dynamic range and frequency response for accurate sound reproduction across the audio spectrum
• Desktop base with 10' cable, logic functions, programmable switch, LED indicator, and snap-fit foam windscreen
• Interchangeable cartridges for different polar patterns to suit every application
• Balanced, transformerless output for enhanced immunity to electromagnetic hum and RF interference
• Shock mount providing over 20 dB isolation from surface vibration noise
• Locking flange mount for secure attachment to lecterns, pulpits, or conference tables

Specifications

• Type: 18" (45.7 mm) Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 50-17000 Hz
• Output Impedance: EIA Rated at 150 (180 actual)
• Sensitivity: Cardioid: -35 dB V/Pa (17.8 mV)
• Maximum SPL: Cardioid: 124.2 dB
• Equivalent Output Noise (A-weighted): Cardioid: 28 dB SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Cardioid: 66 dB
• Dynamic Range: 96.2 dB / 100 dB at 0 gain
• Power Requirements: 11-52 Vdc phantom, 8.0 mA

Package Contents

• 18-inch desktop-mounted cardioid gooseneck microphone
• 10' cable
• Snap-fit foam windscreen
• Locking flange mount