Shure MX418SS Microflex 18" Super-Cardioid Gooseneck Microphone

The Shure MX418S/S is an 18 inch gooseneck microphone designed for clear, consistent speech pickup in boardrooms, classrooms, houses of worship, and any place where spoken word needs to reach the audience without distraction. It ships with a condenser cartridge that provides a supercardioid pattern, concentrating on the speaker’s voice while rejecting sound that arrives from the sides.

An interchangeable cartridge system lets you switch to cardioid or omnidirectional patterns whenever the room layout changes. This flexibility means a single microphone can adapt to a solitary podium address, a panel discussion, or a round-table meeting without compromising audio quality.

The gooseneck bends smoothly yet holds its position, so a presenter can set the angle once and keep hands free. A locking flange mount secures the microphone to the surface, while the snap-fit foam windscreen controls breath noise and light plosives. When silence is required between segments, an optional mute switch with an LED indicator offers instant, visible confirmation.

Inside, a shock mount isolates the capsule from tabletop vibrations, and transformerless circuitry resists electromagnetic interference. The result is a clean signal that travels over long cable runs without added noise. Phantom power from 11 to 52 volts keeps setup straightforward, and the standard three-pin XLR output connects directly to mixers, DSPs, or recorders.

With its wide 50 Hz to 17 kHz frequency response, the MX418S/S captures the natural tone of a speaker’s voice, making it a dependable choice for AV installers, rental companies, and venue managers who demand professional sound in everyday use.

• Gooseneck measures 18 inches and bends easily for precise placement
• Condenser cartridge that arrives with a supercardioid pattern
• Interchangeable cartridges allow cardioid, supercardioid, or omnidirectional pickup
• Integrated shock mount lowers handling and table vibration noise
• Transformerless circuitry keeps the signal clean and resistant to hum
• Operates on 11 to 52 volt phantom power
• Standard three-pin XLR output for simple connection to mixers and interfaces
• Rugged housing that stays light enough for any lectern or desk mount