Product Detail
Discover the Shure MX412S/C, a top - notch 12 - inch cardioid gooseneck microphone with a switch. It's part of the well - respected Microflex Standard Gooseneck series, famous for its amazing flexibility. This microphone is a perfect fit for various professional audio needs like in houses of worship, courtrooms, and conference centers. It makes sure your voice comes through crystal - clear, free from background noise whether you're giving a presentation or in a legal process.
The MX412S/C stands out because of its interchangeable condenser cartridges in cardioid, supercardioid, and omnidirectional patterns. These offer a wide frequency response and accurate sound reproduction. They're easy to replace, giving you a flexible audio solution for every model in the Microflex series. With high sensitivity, balanced transformerless output, and resistance to electromagnetic hum and RF interference, it performs consistently well even with long cable runs.
It has multiple height and mounting style options, adapting to different settings and speaker needs. Its great sensitivity and shock mount feature provide over 20 dB isolation from surface vibration noise, making it ideal for lecterns, pulpits, and conference tables. Equip yourself with this industry - leading microphone and speak with clarity and confidence.
### Key Features
- Wide dynamic range and frequency response for accurate audio across the spectrum.
- Comes with a snap - fit foam windscreen, attached XLR preamp, mute switch, and LED indicator.
- Interchangeable cartridges for the right polar pattern for any application.
- Balanced, transformerless output for better immunity to interference over long cables.
- Shock mount isolates over 20 dB from surface vibration noise.
- Locking flange mount to secure it on lecterns, pulpits, or conference tables.
### Specifications
- Type: 12 inch (30.5 cm) Cardioid
- 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)
- Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% 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 MX412S/C 12 - inch Cardioid Gooseneck Microphone
- Snap - fit foam windscreen
- Attached XLR preamp
- Mute switch
- LED indicator
- Locking flange mount
Using the Shure MX412S/C is easy. First, decide on the best mounting option for your environment. You can use the locking flange mount to secure it on a lectern, pulpit, or conference table. Then, connect the microphone to your audio system using the attached XLR preamp and make sure it's getting the right power (11 - 52 Vdc phantom, 8.0 mA).
If you want to change the sound pattern, you can swap out the cartridges according to your needs. The cardioid pattern is great for focusing on the sound in front, supercardioid for a bit wider front focus, and omnidirectional for picking up sound from all around.
When speaking, try to keep a proper distance from the microphone to get the best sound quality. The mute switch is handy if you need to quickly stop the audio.
As for maintenance, keep the snap - fit foam windscreen clean. You can gently remove it and clean it with a mild soap and water solution. Also, check the connections regularly to make sure there are no loose parts. Avoid exposing the microphone to extreme temperatures or moisture, as this can affect its performance.
