Shure MX412/N | 12 inch Gooseneck with No Microphone Cartridge

Discover the exceptional versatility and reliable performance of the Shure MX412/N 12-inch Gooseneck with No Microphone Cartridge. This remarkable component in the Microflex Standard Gooseneck series brings a new level of adaptability and precision to your audio setup. Perfectly suited for a variety of professional environments such as houses of worship, courtrooms, and conference centers, this gooseneck microphone system ensures your voice is heard with clarity and accuracy.

The Shure MX412/N stands out with its fully adjustable design, allowing for precise placement and easy integration into any speaking arrangement. Whether utilized at a lectern, pulpit, or conference table, its wide dynamic range and frequency response provide true-to-life sound reproduction across the entire audio spectrum. The interchangeable cartridges offer selectable polar patterns, ensuring optimal performance for every specific application, from cardioid and supercardioid to omnidirectional.

Designed for ease of use and durability, this model features an attached XLR preamp and a snap-fit foam windscreen, along with a locking flange mount for secure installation. Its balanced, transformerless output and resistance to electromagnetic hum and RF interference make it a reliable choice for long cable runs, while the built-in shock mount provides over 20 dB isolation from surface vibrations, ensuring a clean and undistorted audio experience.

Key Features

• Fully adjustable 12-inch gooseneck for precise microphone placement
• Wide dynamic range and frequency response for accurate sound reproduction
• Interchangeable cartridges for cardioid, supercardioid, and omnidirectional polar patterns
• Attached XLR preamp and snap-fit foam windscreen for ease of setup
• Balanced, transformerless output for reduced electromagnetic hum and RF interference
• Shock mount with over 20 dB isolation from surface vibration noise
• Locking flange mount for secure installation on lecterns, pulpits, or conference tables

Specifications

• Type: 12 inch (30.5 cm) No Cartridge
• Frequency Response: 50-17000 Hz
• Output Impedance: EIA Rated at 150 (180 actual, MX412/418)
• Sensitivity (at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage): Cardioid: -35 dB V/Pa (17.8 mV), Supercardioid: -33.5 dB V/Pa (21.1 mV), Omnidirectional: -27.5 dB V/Pa (42.2 mV) 1 Pascal=94 dB SPL
• Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 k load): Cardioid: 124.2 dB, Supercardioid: 122.7 dB, Omnidirectional: 116.7 dB
• Equivalent Output Noise (A-weighted): Cardioid: 28 dB SPL, Supercardioid: 26.5 dB SPL, Omnidirectional: 20.5 dB SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (referenced at 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz): Cardioid: 66 dB, Supercardioid: 67.5 dB, Omnidirectional: 73.5 dB
• Dynamic Range (1 k load at 1 kHz): 96.2 dB / 100 dB at 0 gain
• Power Requirements: 11-52 Vdc phantom, 8.0 mA

Package Contents

• Shure MX412/N 12-inch Gooseneck with No Microphone Cartridge
• XLR Preamp
• Snap-fit Foam Windscreen
• Locking Flange Mount