The white Shure MX415 15" Dualflex Gooseneck Mic Red LED Ring Whiteis 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 15" dualflex adjustable gooseneck for optimal positioning and 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 model is available without a mic capsule or preamp, so you can choose the components best suited to your application. Shure's CommShield technology 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    Microphone Capsule Available Separately    Low-Profile, Adjustable 15" Gooseneck    LED Status Indicator

The MX415's interchangeable capsule design enables users to easily switch between cardioid, supercardioid, and omnidirectional polar patterns (mic capsules available separately).

The microphone has a separately available desktop stand/preamplifier, or is sold alone here for flush-mount installation into a desk or podium surface.

The MX415 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. 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: 2. Does this fit into the Shure A412B ACC Base for Microflex Desktop Gooseneck ?

A: Yes, the Shure MX418SS 18" Super-Cardioid Gooseneck Microphone with Switch will fit into the Shure A412B ACC Base for Microflex Desktop Gooseneck.

Q: 3. Is the base threaded?

A: No

Q: 4. cell phone interference?

A: As this is not a wireless product, cell phone interference shouldn't be an issue.

Q: 5. Would this mic work well for Podcasting, Virtual Meetings, Speech Videos? If not, would you recommend the Shure Sm57 or Sm7b?

A: Yes and Maybe. As a podium mic, which requires 48V phantom power, this mic MAY be a good choice, providing that it is connected to a device providing 48V phantom power, an audio interface or an audio mixer (with USB out) would be required to connect this mic to a computer. Examples include: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1479273-REG/focusrite_scarlett_solo_3g_scarlett_solo_usb_audio.html https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1251143-REG/shure_mvi_a_ltg_mvi_digital_audio.html/specs The Shure SM57 or SM7B are good choices, though are less sensitive mics, so require very close proximity (3-8") to the subject. These do not require phantom power, but would still require an audio interface to a computer. These 2 mics MAY also benefit greatly by using a Cloudlifter: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1177578-REG/cloud_microphones_cl_1_cloudlifter_mic_activator.html

Q: 6. If 2 people were sitting at a table roughly 3-4 feet apart and this mic were set in between them would it pick them both up clearly?

A: The microphone may pick up some speech from both speakers if they are sitting side by side in front of the mic. However, as it is a cardioid mic (not omni), you may not get satisfactory results in terms of intelligibility with two speakers sitting opposite each other. We would recommend you use 2 of these mics, one for each speaker.

Q: 7. On/off switch?

A: There is not an on/off switch. It would need to either be unplugged or, preferably, muted (or turned all the way down) at the soundboard, for it to not be on. Also, this requires phantom power to operate. But all of those things are very deliberate and appropriate. Generally speaking, no mic in this class of mics anywhere has an on/off switch. Why? Because this mic is much more powerful and sensitive than a standard hand-held mic. And it is designed for picking up singers or instruments that are just out of reach to the mic anyways.. .and the act of a person just touching the mic, in a higher volume application, will easily cause a thumping sound noticeable to the audience. Again, rightly so. This is NOT suppose to have a person's mouth just a an inch or two away. That is not what this mic is for. It is for (a) recording a group of voices/instruments that are a few feet away, not inches away... so it picks up sounds that are further away than a hand held vocal mic will so. To do that, it is much more sensitive and shouldn't be touched during operation. If you have to move it during a performance, then the sound person should mute it at the soundboard during the move, your you'll hear lots of popping and cracking noises. That all being said, this is all the way it is suppose to work... if any of these things were not true, the mic wouldn't be able to accomplish its main missions very well. It does what it was designed to do VERY well at a GREAT price for the excellent quality of mic this is. i've used several of these for years and have been very happy with them.

Q: 8. Can you power these using 12V Phantom Power?

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

Q: 9. Is this RGB adjustable or just white & blue light?

A: The color of the Adam Hall Dual Gooseneck RGB and White COB LED Rack Light is adjustable.

Q: 10. what country is this microphone made in?

A: This microphone is manufactured at Shure's factory in Mexico.