Shure MX412S Microflex 12" Super-Cardioid Gooseneck Microphone

Overview

The Shure MX412/S is a 12 inch gooseneck microphone designed to deliver clear and focused speech in environments such as meeting rooms, lecture halls, worship venues, and courtrooms. Its supercardioid condenser capsule captures the speaker’s voice with precision while minimizing background noise and feedback, making it ideal for settings where speech intelligibility is critical. The microphone’s balanced, transformerless output ensures a clean audio signal even over long cable runs, supporting professional AV setups with ease.

Key features

• 12 inch gooseneck allows precise microphone positioning for natural speaking posture
• Supercardioid polar pattern focuses on the speaker’s voice while rejecting side noise and ambient sounds
• Interchangeable condenser cartridges enable quick adaptation to different acoustic environments without replacing the entire microphone
• Balanced transformerless output reduces hum and noise, maintaining signal clarity over extended cable lengths
• Operates on standard phantom power, ensuring compatibility with most professional audio equipment
• Internal shock mount isolates the capsule from vibrations caused by table movement or nearby activity
• Locking flange secures the microphone firmly in place for a clean, professional installation

Key specs

• Microphone type: condenser gooseneck
• Gooseneck length: 12 inches
• Polar pattern: supercardioid
• Output: balanced, transformerless
• Power requirement: phantom power
• Shock mount: internal vibration isolation
• Mounting: locking flange for secure installation

Connectivity and compatibility

This microphone integrates seamlessly with a wide range of professional audio systems, including mixers, digital signal processors, and conferencing hardware that supply standard phantom power. Its balanced output supports long cable runs without signal degradation, making it suitable for complex AV installations in boardrooms, council chambers, and houses of worship.

Installation and setup

The MX412/S is designed for straightforward installation with a locking flange that ensures a secure and flush fit on podiums or tables. The flexible gooseneck allows users to position the microphone optimally for clear voice capture, while the interchangeable cartridge system provides flexibility to adjust the microphone’s polar pattern as room acoustics or usage requirements change.

Ideal uses and environments

This microphone is well suited to professional environments where speech clarity is essential, such as corporate meeting rooms, educational lecture halls, religious venues, and courtrooms. Its focused pickup pattern and vibration isolation make it a strong choice for settings with ambient noise or multiple speakers sharing a space. The MX412/S supports presenters and integrators who need reliable, high-quality audio performance in demanding daily use.