Detail 01
Gooseneck design
Bend it once to aim at mouth height and it holds position. No stand to knock over, no re-aiming between talkers.
Product detailSKU #1274034494015
ShureMX418S Gooseneck Microphone
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gooseneck condenser for lecterns and conference installs. The flexible neck aims it at a talker's mouth and stays where you put it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Podiums and lecterns where the talker stands at a fixed spot
- Conference tables with a mic per seat
- Houses of worship needing a mic aimed at a reader
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Music recording — the response is voiced for speech
- Anyone wanting a mic they can move around a room
- Plug-into-a-laptop USB setups
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
50 Hz to 17 kHz response
Voiced for speech. The rolled-off bottom keeps building rumble and podium bumps out of the feed.
Detail 03
122.7 dB max SPL
Won't distort on a loud, close talker. Handles someone leaning in and projecting.
Detail 04
-33.5 dB sensitivity
Moderate output. Push a bit more gain at the preamp than you would with a handheld dynamic.
Detail 05
180 ohm output impedance
Low impedance balanced output drives long cable runs through a building without losing high end.
Detail 06
96.2 dB dynamic range
Room between the quietest usable signal and clipping, so a soft and a loud speaker both sit in range.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs phantom power from a mixer or interface
- 02Check the gooseneck length against your podium height before ordering
- 03Mounting hardware and cabling depend on your install — verify what your surface takes
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How loud can someone speak into it before it distorts?
Maximum SPL is 122.7 dB at 1 kHz, so a close, projecting talker won't clip it.
02Does the gooseneck stay where I bend it?
Yes. The neck holds its position once aimed, so it stays pointed at mouth height between users.
03Will it work for recording music?
Frequency response runs 50 Hz to 17 kHz and is voiced for speech. Instruments and vocals with real low end won't be fully captured.
04How much gain does it need?
Open circuit sensitivity is -33.5 dB (21.1 mV) at 1 kHz. Expect to run the preamp higher than with a handheld dynamic mic.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 50 Hz - 17 kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Open Circuit Sensitivity At 1 KHZ Ref 1 V Pascal
- -33.5 dB (21.1 mV)
1 detailsConnections & power
- Output Impedance At 1000 HZ
- 180 ohms actual (rated at 150 ohms)
2 detailsOther
- Dynamic Range At 1 Kohm Load
- 96.2 dB (100 dB at 0 gain)
- Maximum SPL 1 KHZ At 1 Thd 1 Kohm Load
- 122.7 dB
