Shure MX418S/S | 18 inch Supercardioid Gooseneck Microphone with Switch

The Shure MX418S/S 18 inch Supercardioid Gooseneck Microphone with Switch is a versatile and reliable solution designed to meet the demands of diverse audio environments. Whether it’s a house of worship, courtroom, or conference center, this microphone offers unmatched flexibility with its fully adjustable gooseneck design. Perfect for applications where accurate sound reproduction is crucial, the Shure MX418S/S ensures clear and precise audio output. Featuring an interchangeable cartridge system, users can easily swap between cardioid, supercardioid, and omnidirectional polar patterns to suit their needs.

Designed with both convenience and performance in mind, the Shure MX418S/S houses a high-sensitivity condenser cartridge that fits seamlessly into any model within the Microflex product line. This microphone is engineered to provide exceptional resistance to electromagnetic hum and RF interference, even over long cable runs, ensuring uninterrupted audio quality. With its balanced, transformerless output, the noise reduction capabilities are second to none, making it an ideal choice for professional settings such as lecterns, pulpits, and conference tables.

Moreover, this microphone isn’t just about performance, it also boasts a range of features that promote ease of use. An integrated mute switch and LED indicator offer instant control and status visibility, while the included snap-fit foam windscreen minimizes wind and breath noise. The locking flange mount secures the microphone firmly, providing extra stability in busy environments, and the shock mount offers over 20 dB isolation from surface vibration noise, ensuring an uninterrupted experience for your audience.

Key Features

• Wide dynamic range and frequency response for accurate sound reproduction across the audio spectrum
• Snap-fit foam windscreen, attached XLR preamp, mute switch, LED indicator
• Interchangeable cartridges provide the right polar pattern for every application
• Balanced, transformerless output for increased immunity to electromagnetic hum and RF interference over long cable runs
• Shock mount provides over 20 dB isolation from surface vibration noise
• Locking flange mount for permanently securing microphone to lecterns, pulpits, or conference tables

Specifications

• Type: 18 inch (45.7 mm) Supercardioid
• Frequency Response: 50-17000 Hz
• Output Impedance: EIA Rated at 150 (180 actual, MX412/418)
• Sensitivity (at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage): 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), 1 Pascal=94 dB SPL
• Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1 percent THD, 1 k load): 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 (referenced at 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz): Cardioid: 66 dB, Supercardioid: 67.5 dB, Omnidirectional: 73.5 dB
• Dynamic Range (1 k load at 1 kHz): 96.2 dB / 100 dB at 0 gain
• Power Requirements: 11-52 Vdc phantom, 8.0 mA

Package Contents

• Shure MX418S/S 18 inch Supercardioid Gooseneck Microphone
• Snap-fit Foam Windscreen
• Attached XLR Preamp
• Locking Flange Mount
• User Manual