Shure MicroFlex MX418 18" Desk-Top Supercardioid Gooseneck Microphone

The Shure MX418D/S is an 18-inch gooseneck microphone designed to deliver clear and precise audio in settings like podiums, conference rooms, and desktop use. It comes with a supercardioid polar pattern that helps focus on the speaker’s voice while minimizing background noise, making it a reliable choice for presentations, meetings, and broadcasts.

One of the key features of this microphone is its interchangeable cartridges, which let you switch between supercardioid, cardioid, and omnidirectional patterns depending on your environment and audio needs. This flexibility makes it suitable for a variety of situations, whether you need to isolate a single speaker or capture sound from multiple directions.

The MX418D/S also includes a shock mount that reduces vibrations from the surface it’s mounted on by over 20 dB, ensuring that handling noise or desk bumps don’t interfere with your audio. Its balanced, transformerless XLR output provides a clean signal with minimal interference, and the microphone requires phantom power to operate.

With a frequency response ranging from 50 Hz to 17 kHz, this microphone captures a wide range of sound frequencies accurately, preserving the natural tone of the speaker’s voice. High sensitivity and built-in RF filtering help maintain clear audio even in environments with potential radio frequency interference. Additionally, a programmable switch offers extra control, allowing users to customize the microphone’s behavior to fit specific needs.

This microphone is ideal for professionals who need dependable, high-quality sound in conference rooms, lecture halls, or any setting where clear voice capture is essential. Its durable design and versatile features make it a practical choice for audio engineers, presenters, and anyone managing live sound or recordings.

Highlights:

• Supercardioid polar pattern for focused sound pickup
• Interchangeable cartridges for versatile polar pattern options
• Wide frequency response from 50 Hz to 17 kHz
• Shock mount providing over 20 dB isolation from surface vibrations
• Balanced XLR output with transformerless design
• Requires phantom power to operate
• 18-inch gooseneck length for flexible positioning