Product Description
Shure MX418/C 18-inch Cardioid Gooseneck Microphone
The MX418/C from Shure is an 18” Microflex Gooseneck Condenser Microphone with cardioid 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.
Features
- 18", fully adjustable gooseneck
- Cardioid 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
Included
- 1 - 65B8264 Flange
- 1 - 65B8265 Retainer
- 1 - 80A439 Isolation Ring
- 1 - RK412WS Snap-fit Foam Windscreen (1 furnished, 4 in replacement kit)
- 1 - A400SM Shock Mount
- 1 - 80A67 Hex Wrench #4
Specs
- Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 17 kHz
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Output Impedance (at 1000 Hz): Rated at 150 Ohms (180 Ohms actual)
- Open Circuit Sensitivity (at 1 kHz, ref.1V/Pascal*):
- Cardioid: –35.0 dB (17.8 mV)
- All settings –12 dB at 0 gain *1 Pascal = 94 dB SPL
- Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD, 1k Ohm load):
- Cardioid: 124.2 dB
- All settings +6 dB at 0 gain
- Equivalent Output Noise (A-weighted): Cardioid: 28.0 dB SPL
- Signal to Noise Ratio (referenced at 94 dB SPL) Cardioid: 66.0 dB
- Dynamic Range at 1k Ohm Load: 96.2 dB; 100 dB at 0 gain
- Common Mode Rejection: 45.0 dB minimum
- Preamplifier Output Clipping Level (1%THD):
- –6.0 dBV (0.5 V)
- –12 dB at 0 gain
- 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
- Operating Temperature Range: –18°C to 57°C (0°F to 135°F)
- Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%
