Shure MX412S/S | 12 inch Supercardioid Gooseneck Microphone

The Shure MX412S/S 12 inch Supercardioid Gooseneck Microphone redefines flexibility and precision in audio capture technology. As part of Shure’s revered Microflex Standard Gooseneck series, this microphone is meticulously designed to handle a wide array of professional environments such as houses of worship, courtrooms, and conference centers. Its fully adjustable gooseneck ensures optimal positioning, delivering uncompromised audio fidelity thanks to its interchangeable condenser cartridges available in cardioid, supercardioid, and omnidirectional polar patterns.

Engineered for excellence, the MX412S/S offers an extensive frequency response ensuring accurate sound reproduction across the audio spectrum. It is equipped with high sensitivity and balanced, transformerless output, which guarantees superior resistance to electromagnetic hum and RF interference, even over long cable runs. This makes it the ideal choice for installations requiring clean and undisturbed audio signals. Featuring a snap-fit foam windscreen, attached XLR preamp, mute switch, and LED indicator, this microphone brings ease-of-use and reliability to the forefront of professional audio solutions.

Whether mounted on lecterns, pulpits, or conference tables, the Shure MX412S/S provides stable, high-quality audio with its permanent locking flange mount and effective shock mount that isolates over 20 dB of surface vibration noise. Its seamless integration within the Microflex line ensures consistency and convenience, making it a go-to solution for any high-stakes audio environment.

Key Features

• Wide dynamic range and frequency response for precise audio capture across the spectrum
• Interchangeable cartridges for cardioid, supercardioid, and omnidirectional polar patterns
• Snap-fit foam windscreen and attached XLR preamp for added usability
• Mute switch and LED indicator for convenient control
• Balanced, transformerless output minimizes electromagnetic hum and RF interference
• Shock mount provides over 20 dB isolation from surface vibration noise
• Locking flange mount for secure installation on various surfaces

Specifications

• Type: 12 inch (30.5 cm) Supercardioid
• Frequency Response: 50-17000 Hz
• Output Impedance: EIA Rated at 150 (180 actual, MX412/418)
• Sensitivity (at 1 kHz): Cardioid: -35 dB V/Pa (17.8 mV) Supercardioid: -33.5 dB V/Pa (21.1 mV) Omnidirectional: -27.5 dB V/Pa (42.2 mV)
• Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD): Cardioid: 124.2 dB Supercardioid: 122.7 dB Omnidirectional: 116.7 dB
• Equivalent Output Noise (A-weighted): Cardioid: 28 dB SPL Supercardioid: 26.5 dB SPL Omnidirectional: 20.5 dB SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Cardioid: 66 dB Supercardioid: 67.5 dB Omnidirectional: 73.5 dB
• Dynamic Range: 96.2 dB / 100 dB at 0 gain
• Power Requirements: 11-52 Vdc phantom, 8.0 mA

Package Contents

• Shure MX412S/S 12 inch Supercardioid Gooseneck Microphone
• Snap-fit foam windscreen
• Attached XLR preamp
• Mute switch with LED indicator
• Locking flange mount
• User manual