The black Shure MX415RLP/C 15" Cardioid Microflex Modular Gooseneck Microphone is a gooseneck microphone with a sleek, low-profile suitable for use on conference tables, podiums, altars, and lecterns where aesthetics are important. It features an interchangeable microphone cartridge design and is offered with a cardioid cartridge. The cardioid pick-up pattern focuses voice capture on the subject in front of the mic for less background sound and feedback.

The 15" gooseneck features a flexible Microflex section to facilitate precise mic positioning. The red light ring on top indicates the mic's On/Mute status when it is connected to an automatic mixer.

The MX415RLP/C comes without a preamp, since it is primarily designed to be mounted on either an MXW8 or ULXD8 wireless tabletop base. Other mounting options are available with the addition of a preamplifier module. The mic features CommShield technology for shielding against RF interference from portable wireless devices.

For Conferences and Meetings    Gooseneck Mic for Wireless Desktop Base    15" Microflex Neck    Cardioid Cartridge    Red LED Ring Light on Top    RF Filtering with CommShield Technology    Low-Profile, Aesthetic Design

• Gooseneck length: 15"
• Cardioid cartridge
• No preamp
• Microflex section 
• Status indicator: Red light ring on gooseneck top
• RF filtering with CommShield technology
• Includes Snap-Fit Foam Windscreen that provides 30 dB of pop protection
• Other cartridge option (available separately): Supercardioid

• MXW8 Wireless Desktop Base
• ULXD8 Wireless Desktop Base
• MX400DP Desktop Base
• MX890 Wireless Desktop Base
• MX400SMP Surface-Mount Preamp

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you power these using 12V Phantom Power?

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

Q: 2. Is the base threaded?

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

Q: 3. 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: 4. 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: 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. cell phone interference?

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

Q: 7. how many wires are inside this mic. I need a mic with 2 wires plus a ground?

A: There are no wires that get connected the Astatic 119S Cardioid Dynamic is based on a 3 pin XLR input system. Please review the following item Senal CXBS-1 Desktop Base for Gooseneck Microphones BH #SECXBS1 • MFR #CXBS-1 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1366993-REG/senal_cxbs_1_base_for_senal_cx.html

Q: 8. 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: 9. 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: 10. 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.