Shure MX418D Microflex® Standard Gooseneck Microphone with Desktop Base

The Shure MX418D Microflex® Standard Gooseneck Microphone is a premium condenser microphone engineered for professional speech and vocal capture in settings like conference rooms, lecture halls, houses of worship, and courtrooms. As part of Shure’s renowned Microflex series, this microphone combines reliability, versatility, and superior audio quality, making it a go-to choice for desktop applications.

Featuring an 18-inch adjustable gooseneck, the MX418D allows users to position the microphone precisely, accommodating various speaker heights and table sizes. Its cardioid polar pattern focuses on sound from the front while rejecting noise from the sides and rear, ideal for noisy environments. Uniquely, the microphone supports interchangeable capsules, allowing swaps to supercardioid or omnidirectional patterns to suit different room acoustics or speaker arrangements—supercardioid for tighter pickup in loud settings, or omnidirectional for capturing multiple voices in quieter spaces.

The desktop base ensures stable placement on podiums or tables, paired with a 10-foot attached cable for flexible connectivity to audio systems. A programmable switch with an LED indicator enhances usability, configurable for on/off, mute, or logic functions, with the LED providing clear status visibility. The microphone’s balanced, transformerless output delivers exceptional immunity to electromagnetic hum and RF interference, maintaining pristine audio quality even over long cable runs.

For enhanced performance, it includes a snap-fit foam windscreen to minimize plosive sounds (e.g., "p" and "b") and wind noise, ensuring clean recordings. A shock mount provides over 20 dB of isolation from surface vibrations, perfect for environments with movement or equipment noise. With a frequency response of 50 Hz to 17,000 Hz, high sensitivity (approximately 35 dB), and a maximum SPL of 122.7 dB, the MX418D excels in capturing clear, natural sound across diverse scenarios.

Whether in a boardroom filtering out background chatter, a classroom adapting to different layouts, or a courtroom requiring precise audio, the MX418D stands out. Its ability to swap polar patterns adds unexpected versatility, making it adaptable to unique acoustic challenges. Built with Shure’s legacy of durability and performance, this microphone is a reliable solution for professionals seeking top-tier audio capture.