Detail 01
Supercardioid, 67.5dB
Narrow pickup that favors the talker in front and rejects room and loudspeaker sound at the sides.
Product detailSKU #1274034493990
ShureMX202 MicroFlex Condenser Microphone With Inline Preamp Black Supercardioid
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Miniature supercardioid condenser on a gooseneck with an inline preamp. Buy it for permanent install use — podiums, conference rooms, choirs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Podium or lectern speech in a fixed install
- Conference and boardroom tables with cable runs
- Discreet miking where a full-size mic would be visible
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud close sources like drums or guitar cabinets
- Anyone wanting a plug-and-play handheld mic
- Setups with no phantom power available
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Cardioid, 66dB
The cardioid variant trades a little isolation for a wider usable zone if the talker moves.
Detail 03
Inline preamp
The electronics sit in a separate barrel on the cable, so the mic head itself stays small and unobtrusive.
Detail 04
Operating range -18 to 57 degrees C
Survives unconditioned rooms and hot equipment closets, so it can live in a permanent install.
Detail 05
Miniature capsule on a gooseneck
Positioned once and left there. Aim it at the source; it is not meant to be handled during use.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires phantom power from a mixer or interface to operate.
- 02Plan the cable run and mounting hole before installing — this is an install mic.
- 03Position matters more than gain; too far back and room noise rises with it.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the MX202 need phantom power?
Yes. It is a condenser with an inline preamp and requires phantom power from your mixer or interface.
02Should I get the supercardioid or cardioid version?
Supercardioid for tighter rejection when speakers are nearby or the talker stays put. Cardioid if the talker moves around more.
03Can I use it for recording instruments?
It is built for speech and overhead pickup in installs. For loud close-miked instruments, a dynamic mic is the better choice.
04Where does the preamp go?
It sits inline on the cable between the mic and your mixer, keeping the visible mic head small at the podium or table.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
3 detailsOther
- Supercardioid
- 67.5dB
- Operating Temperature Range
- -18 to 57 degrees ºC (0 to 135 degrees ºF)
- Cardioid
- 66dB
