Shure MX412D/S 12" Supercardioid Desktop Gooseneck Microphone

Overview

The Shure MX412D/S is a desktop gooseneck microphone designed to deliver clear and consistent speech reinforcement in professional settings. Featuring a 12-inch flexible gooseneck and a supercardioid pickup pattern, it focuses on the speaker’s voice while minimizing background noise. This microphone is ideal for conference rooms, lecture halls, houses of worship, and other environments where precise vocal clarity is essential.

Its modular design includes an interchangeable condenser cartridge, allowing easy adaptation to different acoustic environments by switching between cardioid, supercardioid, or omnidirectional capsules. The balanced, transformerless output ensures a clean signal over long cable runs, while built-in RF filtering reduces interference from wireless devices.

Key features

• Supercardioid polar pattern that concentrates on the speaker and reduces ambient noise for clearer speech.
• Interchangeable condenser cartridge system supports multiple pickup patterns to adapt to changing room acoustics or seating arrangements.
• 12-inch gooseneck allows smooth and precise positioning to capture the speaker’s voice accurately.
• Balanced transformerless output maintains signal integrity and minimizes noise over extended cable lengths.
• Integrated RF filter helps prevent interference from nearby wireless devices, ensuring uninterrupted audio quality.
• Shock mount isolates the microphone from surface vibrations, providing over 20 dB of reduction in unwanted noise like thumps and rumbles.
• Locking flange secures the microphone firmly to desktops or podiums, preventing movement during use.

Key specs

• Gooseneck length: 12 inches
• Polar patterns supported: cardioid, supercardioid, omnidirectional (interchangeable cartridges)
• Output type: balanced, transformerless
• Vibration isolation: over 20 dB via integrated shock mount
• RF filtering: built-in to reduce wireless interference

Installation and setup

The MX412D/S is designed for straightforward installation on desktops, podiums, or panels using its locking flange, which holds the microphone securely in place. The flexible gooseneck allows quick adjustment to the ideal speaking position without compromising stability. Its modular cartridge design simplifies maintenance and upgrades, making it easy to tailor the microphone’s pickup pattern to the specific acoustic needs of the space.

Ideal uses and environments

This microphone is well suited to environments where speech intelligibility is critical, such as corporate boardrooms, city council chambers, lecture halls, and houses of worship. It performs reliably in spaces with varying acoustic challenges, thanks to its interchangeable capsules and effective vibration isolation. Users who require consistent, high-quality vocal pickup in professional settings will find this microphone a strong choice.