Product Detail
The Shure MX412/S is a top - notch 12 - inch supercardioid gooseneck microphone crafted for professional audio setups where accuracy and clarity matter most. As part of Shure's famous Microflex series, it offers durability, high - quality sound, and great versatility. Ideal for places like houses of worship, courtrooms, and conference centers, it guarantees precise sound reproduction.
One of its best features is the fully adjustable gooseneck, giving you amazing flexibility in positioning. You can choose from interchangeable condenser cartridges with cardioid, supercardioid, and omnidirectional patterns to fit your specific needs. With a wide frequency response and high sensitivity, it captures sound accurately across the whole audio range.
Designed for professional use, it has a balanced, transformerless output that resists electromagnetic hum and RF interference, even over long cables. Whether it's fixed on lecterns, pulpits, or conference tables, its locking flange and shock mount design reduce surface noise by over 20 dB, ensuring pure audio.
Key Features:
- Wide dynamic range and frequency response for accurate sound.
- Attached XLR preamp and snap - fit foam windscreen.
- Interchangeable cartridges for customizable polar patterns.
- Balanced, transformerless output for better immunity to interference.
- Shock mount for over 20 dB isolation from surface vibration.
- Locking flange mount for secure installation.
- Fully adjustable gooseneck for perfect positioning.
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, open circuit voltage): Supercardioid: - 33.5 dB V/Pa (21.1 mV)
- Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 kΩ load): Supercardioid: 122.7 dB
- Equivalent Output Noise (A - weighted): Supercardioid: 26.5 dB SPL
- Signal - to - Noise Ratio (referenced at 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz): Supercardioid: 67.5 dB
- Dynamic Range (1 kΩ load at 1 kHz): 96.2 dB / 100 dB at 0 gain
- Power Requirements: 11 - 52 Vdc phantom, 8.0 mA
Package Contents:
- Shure MX412/S 12 inch Supercardioid Gooseneck Microphone
- Snap - fit foam windscreen
- Locking flange mount
- User manual
Using the Shure MX412/S is easy. First, decide where you want to place it. You can use the locking flange mount to secure it on a lectern, pulpit, or conference table. Adjust the gooseneck to point it in the right direction for the best sound capture.
When it comes to the cartridges, choose the one that suits your needs. The cardioid, supercardioid, and omnidirectional patterns each have their own uses. The snap - fit foam windscreen can be attached to reduce wind noise if needed.
For power, make sure you provide 11 - 52 Vdc phantom power at 8.0 mA. And connect it using the XLR preamp.
Here are some things to keep in mind. Avoid placing the microphone near sources of electromagnetic or RF interference. Also, be gentle when adjusting the gooseneck to prevent damage.
For maintenance, clean the microphone regularly. You can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe it down. Check the cartridges and the windscreen for any signs of wear and replace them if necessary. Keep it in a dry and clean place when not in use.
