Overview
The Shure MX412/C is a Microflex Standard gooseneck condenser microphone designed for speech pickup in installed sound systems. Its 12-inch (305 mm) flexible gooseneck positions the microphone near the speaker, while the cardioid pickup pattern focuses on sound from the front.
Designed for fixed installation, this model is suitable for conference tables, lecterns, pulpits, courtroom benches, and other locations where clear speech capture and consistent microphone positioning are required.
Audio Performance and Pickup Pattern
The MX412/C uses an electret condenser design and a cardioid microphone cartridge. The directional pickup pattern helps reduce sensitivity to sound arriving from the sides and rear compared with an omnidirectional microphone, making microphone placement an important part of the installation.
Its balanced, transformerless audio output is designed to help maintain signal integrity over longer cable runs. The microphone operates with compatible phantom power supplied by the connected professional audio equipment.
Mounting and Installation
The microphone is designed for permanent surface installation using its locking flange mounting arrangement. Its shock-mount system helps isolate the microphone from vibration transmitted through the mounting surface, which can be useful on lecterns, desks, and conference tables.
The model includes an attached preamplifier and a snap-fit foam windscreen according to published product documentation. Confirm the precise package contents with the seller for the specific item being supplied.
Key Features
- 305 mm (12-inch) gooseneck for positioning the microphone close to the speaker.
- Cardioid pickup pattern for focused speech capture.
- Interchangeable microphone cartridge design within the Microflex family.
- Shock mounting specified to provide more than 20 dB of isolation from surface vibration.
- Balanced, transformerless output for professional audio installations.
Applications
The MX412/C can be used in meeting rooms, conference facilities, courtrooms, houses of worship, lecture spaces, and public speaking installations. It is intended for applications where a permanently positioned microphone provides speech pickup at a defined speaking position.
DC Supplies Product Note
The MX412/C is the 12-inch cardioid configuration without the model-number suffix used for variants with additional features such as a status indicator. Before ordering, check the exact suffix and mounting requirements: the MX412/C should not be confused with MX412S/C, MX412SE/C, or versions supplied with different mounting options.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | Shure |
| Part Number / MPN | MX412/C |
| Product Type | Gooseneck condenser microphone |
| Product Family | Microflex Standard |
| Series | MX400 |
| Microphone Type | Electret condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Gooseneck Length | 12 inches (305 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 50 Hz–17 kHz |
| Output Impedance | 150 ohms nominal |
| Sensitivity | -35 dBV/Pa |
| Output Configuration | Balanced, transformerless |
| Power Requirement | 11–52 V DC phantom power |
| Mounting | Locking flange / surface mounting |
| Shock Mount | More than 20 dB vibration isolation, as specified by the manufacturer |
| Windscreen | Snap-fit foam windscreen |
| Preamplifier | Attached preamplifier |
| Cartridge Design | Interchangeable |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Shure MX412/C a cardioid microphone?
Yes. The MX412/C is supplied in the cardioid configuration, designed to prioritize sound from the front of the microphone.
What equipment is required to operate it?
It requires compatible professional audio equipment that provides the specified phantom power and accepts its balanced microphone output. Confirm the input and power requirements of the connected mixer or audio interface before installation.
Can the microphone be mounted permanently?
Yes. Its locking flange mounting arrangement is intended for fixed installation on suitable surfaces such as lecterns, pulpits, and conference tables.
Can the microphone cartridge be changed?
Yes. The MX412/C belongs to the Microflex family, which uses interchangeable cartridges. Confirm cartridge compatibility before selecting a replacement.
Does the MX412/C include an LED status indicator?
The MX412/C is distinct from the MX412S/C variant, which has a status indicator. Check the complete model number when an indicator is required for the installation.
Is an audio cable included?
Do not assume that a separate audio cable is included. Verify the package contents and connection requirements with the seller before purchase.
