Product Detail
The Shure MX418C 18-Inch Cardioid Gooseneck Microphone is a top - notch choice for podiums, desktops, presentations, and conferencing. Crafted with cutting - edge technology and premium materials, it delivers outstanding audio clarity and fidelity, perfect for a wide range of speech applications. The MicroFlex gooseneck series is incredibly versatile, with removable capsules offering cardioid, supercardioid, and omnidirectional polar patterns to fit your exact needs. This microphone features a balanced, transformerless output, which provides excellent immunity to electromagnetic hum and RF interference, even over long cable runs. It has high sensitivity for great sound capture and a wide dynamic range for accurate audio reproduction. It's highly flexible and durable, making it ideal for permanent installations on lecterns, pulpits, or conference tables. The shock mount offers over 20 dB isolation from surface vibration noise, adding convenience to your audio experience. The locking flange mount ensures a secure attachment. Moreover, its logic input and output terminals allow for remote control or integration with automatic microphone mixers, suitable for any advanced audio setup. Key features include a wide dynamic range and frequency response, interchangeable capsules, balanced output, shock mount isolation, locking flange mount, included snap - fit foam windscreen, programmable on/off switch, bright LED indicator, and logic terminals for control. Specifications cover transducer type, polar pattern, frequency response, dynamic range, and more. The package includes the microphone, an interchangeable cardioid capsule, shock mount, locking flange mount, windscreen, and an instruction manual.
Using the Shure MX418C is easy. First, attach it securely to your podium, lectern, or conference table using the locking flange mount. Make sure the shock mount is in place to reduce vibration noise. Connect the microphone to your audio system via the XLR - 3M output connector and supply the required phantom power (11 to 52v, DC). You can choose the appropriate polar pattern by selecting the right capsule. If you need to control it remotely or integrate it with an automatic mixer, use the logic input and output terminals. When using it, avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or moisture. Clean the microphone regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Don't use harsh chemicals. If you notice any issues with the sound quality, check the connections and the power supply. Keep the snap - fit foam windscreen clean to maintain good audio performance. Refer to the instruction manual for more detailed information and troubleshooting tips.
