Shure MX418/S 18" Supercardioid Gooseneck Mic

The MX418/S from Shure is an 18” Microflex Gooseneck Condenser Microphone with supercardioid polar pattern. It features an attached XLR preamp, shock and flange mount, and snap-fit foam windscreen. Shure Microflex® Standard Gooseneck microphones bring a whole new meaning to the word flexible with a fully adjustable gooseneck. Designed for easy replacement and available in cardioid, supercardioid and omnidirectional polar patterns, the interchangeable cartridges offer wide frequency response and accurate sound reproduction for a wide variety of applications, such as houses of worship, courtrooms and conference centers. Plus, the condenser cartridges fit every model in the Microflex product line for enhanced convenience and consistent sound.

Includes

• Flange
• Retainer
• Isolation Ring
• Snap-fit foam windscreen
• Shock Mount
• Hex Wrench #4

Features

• 18", fully adjustable gooseneck
• Supercardioid polar pattern
• Interchangeable condenser cartridges (sold separately)
• Wide dynamic range and frequency response
• Includes attached XLR preamp, shock & flange mount, snap-fit windscreen, and mute switch

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 50Hz - 17 kHz
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
• Output Impedance (at 1000 Hz): Rated at 150 ohms (180 ohms actual)
• Open Circuit Sensitivity (at 1 kHz, ref. 1V/Pa): -33.5 dB (21.1 mV)
• Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 kohm load): 122.7 dB
• Equivalent Output Noise (A-weighted): 26.5 dB SPL
• Signal to Noise Ratio (referenced at 94 dB SPL): 67.5 dB
• Dynamic Range at 1 kohm Load: 96.2 dB
• Common Mode Rejection: 45.0 dB minimum
• Mute Switch Attenuation (switched models only): 50.0 dB minimum
• Preamplifier Output Clipping Level (1% THD): –6.0 dBV (0.5 V)
• Polarity: Positive sound pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of output connector.
• Power Requirements: 11 to 52 Vdc phantom, 2.0 mA
• Environmental Requirements:
  • Operating Temperature Range: –18° C to 57° C (0° F to 135° F)
  • Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%