Shure MX185 Microflex Cardioid Lavalier Microphone
Shure MX185 Microflex Cardioid Lavalier Microphone is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Shure MX185 Microflex Cardioid Lavalier Microphone
The Shure MX185 is a professional cardioid lavalier condenser microphone from the Microflex series, designed for clear, focused speech capture in conference rooms, boardrooms, houses of worship, theater, and broadcast applications. Its cardioid polar pattern provides good off-axis rejection, helping to isolate the speaker’s voice while reducing background noise and feedback.
The miniature design ensures discreet placement on clothing or lapels. It features a 1.2 m (4 ft) attached cable terminated with a TA4F connector for direct connection to Shure wireless bodypack transmitters or MX400 series preamps. The microphone includes a snap-fit windscreen, tie clip, and interchangeable cartridge system for flexibility. Its wide dynamic range and smooth frequency response deliver natural, intelligible speech with minimal handling noise.
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Cardioid Polar Pattern | Good off-axis rejection and reduced background noise/feedback |
| Miniature Lavalier Design | Discreet placement on clothing or lapels |
| Interchangeable Cartridge System | Allows easy change to other polar patterns if needed |
| Attached 1.2 m (4 ft) Cable | Provides reliable connection to wireless bodypacks or preamps |
| Snap-Fit Windscreen | Reduces wind and breath noise |
| Wide Dynamic Range | Ensures smooth, natural frequency response for professional audio |
| TA4F Connector | Compatible with Shure wireless systems and MX400 series preamps |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Cardioid Lavalier Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Response | 50 Hz – 17 kHz |
| Sensitivity | –27.5 dBV/Pa (42.2 mV) at 1 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 117 dB SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD) |
| Self Noise | 23 dB SPL-A (typical) |
| Connector | TA4F (Mini 4-pin) |
| Cable Length | 1.2 m (4 ft) |
| Power Requirement | 11–52 V DC phantom power (via preamp) |
| Color | Black |
| Applications | Conference rooms, boardrooms, houses of worship, theater, broadcast |
| Aspect | Shure MX185 | Shure MX183 | Shure MX184 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid | Omnidirectional | Supercardioid |
| Primary Use | General focused speech | Natural ambient sound | High isolation in noisy environments |
| Off-Axis Rejection | Good | Minimal | Excellent |
| Cable Length | 1.2 m (4 ft) | 1.2 m (4 ft) | 1.2 m (4 ft) |
| Connector | TA4F | TA4F | TA4F |
FAQ
- What applications is the MX185 best suited for? It is ideal for situations requiring focused speech pickup with moderate off-axis rejection, such as presentations, interviews, or theatrical productions.
- Does it require phantom power? Yes, it requires 11–52 V DC phantom power when used with a compatible preamp or wireless bodypack.
- Is a windscreen included? Yes, it comes with a snap-fit windscreen to reduce wind and breath noise.
- What is the polar pattern? It features a cardioid pattern for good off-axis rejection.
- How long is the cable? The attached cable measures 1.2 m (4 ft) and is terminated with a TA4F connector.
- Is it compatible with wireless systems? Yes, the TA4F connector makes it directly compatible with Shure wireless bodypack transmitters.
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