Shure MX418DN 18" Desk-Top Gooseneck Microphone

Overview

The Shure MX418D/N is an 18-inch desktop gooseneck microphone designed to capture clear and focused speech in environments such as podiums, conference rooms, and lecture halls. It features a cardioid condenser capsule that isolates the speaker’s voice while minimizing background noise, delivering natural sound with a frequency response from 50 Hz to 17 kHz. This microphone handles sound pressure levels up to 123 dB, ensuring distortion-free performance even in louder settings.

Key features

• Cardioid condenser capsule that focuses on the speaker’s voice and reduces ambient noise for clearer speech.
• Integrated shock mount that reduces vibrations and handling noise by more than 20 dB, keeping audio clean and free from rumble.
• Balanced, transformerless XLR output minimizes interference from radio frequencies and electromagnetic sources, especially useful for long cable runs.
• Programmable switch and logic input/output terminals provide flexible control options for various installation needs.
• Phantom power operation between 11 and 52 volts ensures compatibility with most professional audio systems.
• Sturdy desktop base designed for permanent installation in professional settings.
• Includes a 10-foot attached XLR cable for straightforward setup without additional accessories.

Key specs

• Microphone type: Cardioid condenser
• Frequency response: 50 Hz to 17 kHz
• Maximum sound pressure level: 123 dB SPL
• Dynamic range: 94 dB
• Output: Balanced transformerless XLR
• Phantom power: 11 to 52 volts
• Gooseneck length: 18 inches
• Attached cable length: 10 feet

Connectivity and compatibility

This microphone connects via a balanced XLR output, which is standard in professional audio setups and ensures low noise and interference. Its phantom power requirement between 11 and 52 volts makes it compatible with a wide range of mixers, audio interfaces, and PA systems commonly used in conference rooms and lecture halls.

Ideal uses and environments

The MX418D/N is well suited to environments where clear speech communication is critical, such as boardrooms, lecture halls, and podiums. Its focused pickup pattern and vibration isolation make it a strong choice for presentations, meetings, and public speaking events where background noise and handling noise need to be minimized. This microphone fits well in professional audio setups requiring reliable and intelligible voice capture.