Shure MX412SC - 12" Cardioid Gooseneck Microphone

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.

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.

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.

The Shure MX412DS requires phantom power which is generally provide by the source through the XLR connection cable.

Jeff P is correct.

Yes, the desk mount version of this gooseneck mic does havea push-to-talk button on the base.

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.

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.