The Shure MX412 Microflex Standard Gooseneck Microphone is a professional 12-inch gooseneck condenser microphone designed for clear, focused speech reinforcement and conferencing applications. Featuring a cardioid capsule, it captures the speaker directly in front of the microphone while helping reduce unwanted ambient sound. Ideal for conference rooms, houses of worship, courtrooms, and other installed sound environments, the MX412 delivers accurate voice reproduction with flexible installation options and dependable performance.
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Key Features
- For Conferences, Panels, and Meetings
- Cardioid Condenser Capsule
- Interchangeable Cartridge Design
- Wide Dynamic Range
The Shure MX412 Microflex Standard Gooseneck Microphone is a professional 12-inch gooseneck condenser microphone designed for clear, focused speech reinforcement and conferencing applications. Featuring a cardioid capsule, it captures the speaker directly in front of the microphone while helping reduce unwanted ambient sound. Ideal for conference rooms, houses of worship, courtrooms, and other installed sound environments, the MX412 delivers accurate voice reproduction with flexible installation options and dependable performance.
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Shure MX412 Overview
Focused Cardioid Pickup
The included cardioid condenser cartridge is designed to capture speech with precision by concentrating on the person speaking while minimizing pickup from the sides and rear. As part of the Microflex family, the interchangeable cartridge design also allows users to swap to optional supercardioid or omnidirectional capsules to suit different applications.
Designed for Permanent Installation
The MX412 features a 12-inch gooseneck and includes a preamp for use with the Shure A412B desktop base (available separately). Locking metal and foam ball windscreens are included.
Clean, Accurate Audio Performance
Engineered for professional speech applications, the MX412 offers a wide dynamic range and broad frequency response for natural voice reproduction. Its balanced, transformerless output provides excellent immunity to electromagnetic hum and RF interference over long cable runs, while new RF filtering further improves reliability in demanding environments. A built-in shockmount delivers more than 20 dB of isolation from surface vibration noise, helping keep speech clear and intelligible.
UPC: 042406052405
Shure MX412 Specs
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Shure MX412 Reviews
Nice Microphone - works good
By Denis
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-01-16
Works as described, we love the mount with rubber that eliminates surface vibrations.
Good quality
By Umid
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-03
I will recommend this mic to others
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How heavy is the base? Will it stay in place even if the podium is slightly tilted?
This product is intended to be used on a flat surface. A few degrees of tilt may not affect stability much, however the typical podium tilt is much more than a few degrees. I recommend securing the base to the podium in order to ensure it stays in place regardless.
Date published: 2024-10-20
Does the cable detach from the microphone base, ...
Does the cable detach from the microphone base, or is it permanently attached?
The Shure MX412D/S, a 12-inch supercardioid desktop gooseneck microphone, comes with a permanently attached cable. This cable is approximately 3 m (10 ft) long and is terminated with a 3-pin male XLR connector for audio and includes separate conductors for logic control.
Date published: 2025-08-08
question
I want to find a way to run Shure MX412's wirelessly using my existing Sennheiser G3 wireless belt pack transmitter combos. I tried to use Whirlwind 4x Phantom Power blocks but they introduced too much line noise to be useful. Any suggestion?
I would consider getting the Sennheiser SKP 300 G3 transmitter which will provide 48 volts of phantom power for your MX412. This way you will not be introducing additional electronics to your audio chain, potentially causing line noise.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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how is it powered?
The Shure MX412DS requires phantom power which is generally provide by the source through the XLR connection cable.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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Does the MX412 DS have a mute switch and is it easily operable? If not which desktop model has the mute switch?
Jeff P is correct.
Date published: 2018-08-27
Is the MX412DC a push to talk unit?
Is the MX412DC a push to talk unit?
Yes, the desk mount version of this gooseneck mic does havea push-to-talk button on the base.
Date published: 2022-02-16
Does it have an off/on or mute button?
Does it have an off/on or mute button?
Yes - There is a "touchpad" switch on the microphone.
By default the mic ships in an "always hot" state, and pressing the button momentarily "mutes".
As outlined in the user manual, I have switched these to "touch-on" - "touch-off". Simple process in the bottom panel of the mic. I have 12 of these and it's a 2 minute process to convert each one by flipping a DIP switch on the board in the bottom stand.
Date published: 2024-10-20
Will this mic preform outside well with a ...
Will this mic preform outside well with a windscreen?
Gooseneck mics generally come with foam windscreens, but for outdoor use , you may consider a furry windscreen to cut out wind. There are not furry models made specifically for this mic, but the Saramonic XM1-WS Furry Windscreen, BH #SAXM1WS would work for outdoor use.
Date published: 2022-01-21
