The Shure MX415R/C 15" Microflex Gooseneck Cardioid Microphone with Top Light Ring and Preamp is a gooseneck microphone with a sleek, low-profile design suitable for use on conference tables, podiums, altars, and lecterns where aesthetics are important. It features a cardioid mic capsule for focused audio capture and uses an interchangeable microphone capsule design, so you can swap it out of an alternative capsule when desired—without having to purchase an entirely new gooseneck microphone. Designed for professional installations, the mic captures clear speech for presentation and conferencing applications in governmental, institutional, educational, religious, and business settings.
The MX415R/C permanently mounts on any flat surface using the included MX400SMP surface mount preamp with LED logic input. The mic can also be used with the MX400DP movable desktop base (available separately), which includes a configurable mute button with logic output. It is also compatible with the MX890 wireless desktop base and the ULXD8 wireless base (both available separately). The 15", single-section gooseneck design offers some level of flexibility at the top to facilitate positioning.
The surface preamp is equipped with an LED logic I/O for remote LED and mute control. When connected to an automatic mixer, the red light ring on top of the gooseneck shows the mic's On/Mute status. A set of dip switches allows you to engage the built-in low-cut filter and attenuate frequencies below 150 Hz. Two rubber rings isolate the mic from vibrations originating from the mounting surface.
The MX415R/C features CommShield technology for shielding against RF interference from portable wireless devices.
- This version of the MX415 features a cardioid mic capsule that focuses audio capture on the person in front of the mic for less background sound and reduced feedback when loudspeakers and monitors are deployed.
- The interchangeable capsule design allows you to use a variety of optional mic capsules with pickup patterns that include wide omnidirectional and narrow supercardioid.
- To operate the red light ring indicator, use the included 5-pin XLR connector to wire the microphone to an automatic mixer or other logic device.