Shure MX418C - 18" Cardioid Gooseneck Microphone

The Shure Microflex MX418/C is an 18-inch gooseneck microphone purposely tuned for spoken word in installed sound spaces—from podiums and pulpits to council chambers and conferencing suites. Its cardioid condenser microphone cartridge focuses on the talker while rejecting room noise, delivering intelligible speech with clean, natural tone. An attached XLR preamp streamlines integration with mixers and DSPs that provide phantom power, while Shure CommShield® RF interference protection keeps smartphones and other emitters from bleeding into your system. The dual-flex neck makes precise placement effortless, and the low-profile, fixed flange mount presents a tidy, permanent installation on a lectern or tabletop.

Engineered for reliability, the MX418/C couples wide dynamic range with a balanced, transformerless output to maintain robust signal over long cable runs. Mechanical isolation is handled at the base: the integrated shock mount yields over 20 dB of vibration rejection, reducing thumps from page turns, typing, or a restless presenter. The snap-fit foam windscreen helps manage plosives and breath noise without obscuring sightlines, and the interchangeable cartridge architecture means you can swap patterns across the Microflex family as needs evolve. Everything required for a clean install is included—locking flange hardware, isolation ring, shock mount, windscreen, and hex wrench—so installers can finish neatly without hunting for extras.

For houses of worship, higher-ed, corporate AV, and government venues that value clarity and consistency, the Shure MX418/C offers a proven balance of performance and practicality: focused pickup, strong rejection, and dependable Shure build quality in a refined, permanent-mount lectern microphone solution.