Shure MX202BP/MS Microflex Condenser Overhead Microphone (Mini-Shotgun, Plate-Mount Preamp with Screw Terminals, Black)

Product Overview

The Shure MX202BP/MS overhead microphone is a mini-shotgun condenser built to capture sound from a distance when suspended above a stage, choir, or platform. Its lobar mini-shotgun cartridge provides reach and focus, while the plate-mount preamp with screw terminals supports clean ceiling and surface installation. This overhead condenser microphone is a dependable choice for house-of-worship audio, auditoriums, and commercial meeting spaces.

Product Description

Part of the Shure Microflex overhead family, the MX202BP/MS pairs a mini-shotgun (lobar) condenser cartridge with a four-inch flexible gooseneck and a plate-mount preamp terminating in screw terminals for fixed installation. The mini-shotgun pattern narrows the pickup so a suspended microphone can reach a choir or presentation area from above while reducing off-axis room noise. The black finish keeps the microphone visually discreet against dark ceilings and trusses, and the 30-foot cable simplifies routing back to a rack-mount mixer or DSP. The plate-mount preamp is intended for permanent installation rather than handheld or stand use, making it suited to integrators wiring fixed overhead miking. Combined with a wide 50 Hz to 17 kHz response, it delivers accurate reproduction for spoken word and ensemble capture in commercial AV systems.

Key Features

• Mini-shotgun (lobar) cartridge — The narrow lobar pattern reaches sources from a suspended position while rejecting off-axis room noise.
• Plate-mount preamp with screw terminals — Designed for fixed ceiling or surface installation and clean wiring in permanent AV systems.
• Four-inch flexible gooseneck — Allows precise aiming of the cartridge toward the target pickup area during installation.
• 30-foot integrated cable — Simplifies routing from an overhead position back to a rack-mount mixer or DSP processor.
• Discreet black finish — Blends with dark ceilings, trusses, and stage rigging for low visual presence.
• Wide frequency response — A 50 Hz to 17 kHz range reproduces both spoken word and ensemble sources accurately.

Typical Applications

• House of worship
• Auditorium
• Conference room
• Multi-purpose room
• Training room

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the plate-mount preamp install? The plate-mount preamp is designed for fixed installation and terminates in screw terminals, allowing an integrator to wire the microphone into a ceiling or surface plate as part of a permanent AV system rather than using a stand or handheld setup.

What does the mini-shotgun pattern do in an overhead position? The lobar mini-shotgun pattern narrows pickup so a suspended microphone can reach a choir, lectern, or presentation area from above while rejecting more off-axis room reflections than a wider pattern.

How does it integrate with an existing AV system? The 30-foot integrated cable routes to a mixer or DSP processor; the microphone follows standard installed-microphone wiring practice and pairs well with rack-mount processing for gain shaping and feedback control.

Is this microphone suitable for spoken word and music? Its 50 Hz to 17 kHz response handles both spoken word and ensemble sources, making it appropriate for worship services, presentations, and multi-purpose spaces.

What warranty and support are available? Shure Microflex products carry the manufacturer's standard warranty; contact Creation Networks for current warranty terms and integration support.