The black Shure MX410 10" Gooseneck Mic Cardioid Capsule Red LED Blackis a flexible speech microphone designed for applications in meeting rooms, lecture halls, houses of worship, and anywhere a high-quality speech microphone is desired. The mic features a 10" adjustable gooseneck for optimal positioning and an interchangeable capsule design that lets you choose between cardioid, supercardioid, or omnidirectional capsules.

The microphone features a wide dynamic range and smooth frequency response from 50 Hz to 17 kHz, for clear, intelligible reproduction of speech. This version features a cardioid pick-up pattern that focuses audio capture on the subject in front of the mic for less background sound and feedback. This model is also configured with no preamplifier, and direct flush-mounting into a table surface and a red LED status ring near the top of the mic. Shure's CommShield technology, which reduces RF problems from mobile devices, Wi-Fi, and TV/radio signals, for clean interference-free audio. Wireless component options (available separately) enable compatibility with select Shure wireless systems.

For Conferences, Panels, and Boardrooms    Cardioid for Less Background & Feedback    Low-Profile, Adjustable 10" Gooseneck    LED Status Indicator    5-Pin XLR Connector

The MX410's interchangeable capsule design enables users to easily switch between cardioid, supercardioid, and omnidirectional polar patterns (additional mic capsules available separately).

The microphone features a 5-pin XLR connector and is available with a desktop stand/preamplifier or sold alone for flush-mount installation into a desk or podium surface.

The MX410 offers you a choice of a bicolor status LED near the bottom of the mic or a red LED near the top.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the base threaded?

A: It is and will attach to any standard mic stand.

Q: 2. Can this be mounted without the shock mount onto a regular surface mount XLR Female (like the Neutrik NA3FDM)?

A: Yes, the Shure MX418S 18" Supercardioid Gooseneck Microphone with Preamp should be capable of mounting directly to a sturdy, compatible 3-Pin XLR female connection without the included flange mount.

Q: 3. Can you power these using 12V Phantom Power?

A: Yes, the Shure MX418D/C can operate using between 11 to 52V phantom power.

Q: 4. What is the temperature of the white LED? Can it be adjusted?

A: The color temperature of the emitted light of the Auray LED6-USB 6-LED Gooseneck Light (USB, Red/White Light), B&H # AULED6USB, is not specified. This product is not designed for critical or photo use where knowledge of color temperature would be important.

Q: 5. Can I connect it to my laptop?

A: This condenser goose neck mic can be used with a computer with the addition of an audio interface, such as the Focusrite Scarlett Solo 2x2 USB Audio Interface (3rd Generation), BH #FOSCARSOLO3G. The audio interface can provide the necessary 48 volt phantom power that the mic requires, as well as convert the analog signal into a digital signal, which then conects via the included USB cable to your computer.

Q: 6. Any idea how to store and transport several of these (we have 12)? I can't find any case made specifically for gooseneck microphones, at this point thinking of just buying multiple large hardshell cases and cutting out foam to somewhat fit them, not ideal or cheap but can't think of any other solution.

A: I don't really know. Ours came in a slim box and the mic was wrapped in bubble wraps.

Q: 7. Does this microphone have a mute button feature?

A: I know this is an older question but you alter how the push button functions, so it comes from the factory as push to mute, but you can alter it to be also be push to talk or push on/off, you just open the base and slide the tiny little switch to the desired setting.

Q: 8. we are using shure MX418 microphones {4 mics} and when they work they start to do noise instead of amplify the voice. Is there some Batreys in them that need to be changed?

A: These microphones are not battery operated and are very quiet. They do require: Phantom power: (11 to 52v, DC).Re-check all connections and your cabling.

Q: 9. Does this microphone come with the windscreen?

A: The Shure MX410LPDF/C 10" Cardioid Dualflex Gooseneck Microphone with Bi-Color Status Indicator does not come with a windscreen. BH# SHRK412WS would be recommended.

Q: 10. This has the push-to-talk function. Does it have a button to leave the mic on continuously without having to use the push feature?

A: There are DIP switch settings for leaving the mic on continuously. See page 3 of the instruction manual for settings:a href= http://static.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/89563.pdf target= _blank http://static.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/89563.pdf/a