Shure MX405/C 5" Gooseneck Mic with Surface Mount Preamplifier (Cardioid Capsule)

Product Overview

The Shure MX405/C is a 5-inch cardioid gooseneck microphone with an included surface-mount preamp, built for conference room, podium, and lectern installs. Its cardioid capsule focuses on the talker and rejects off-axis room noise, making it a clear choice for speech reinforcement and teleconferencing. The compact 5-inch gooseneck keeps sightlines low in boardrooms and meeting spaces where aesthetics matter. CommShield technology filters RF interference common in modern AV environments.

Product Description

The MX405/C is part of Shure's Microflex modular gooseneck system, which lets AV integrators match cartridge, gooseneck length, and base style to the room. This model pairs a cardioid condenser cartridge with a 12.7 cm (5 inch) gooseneck and ships with a surface-mount preamp for permanent installation on tables, podiums, or lecterns. A bi-color status indicator gives talkers clear on/mute feedback, and logic input/output supports remote LED and mute control through a DSP or automatic mixer. The modular platform is compatible with wired and wireless desktop bases, including the MX890 wireless desktop base when used with SLX wireless systems, giving designers flexibility across conferencing installs. CommShield technology improves RF filtering against interference from nearby wireless devices. This cardioid gooseneck microphone is intended for fixed commercial AV deployments rather than handheld use.

Key Features

• Cardioid Condenser Cartridge — The cardioid pattern focuses on the talker and rejects off-axis room noise for clear speech capture.
• 5-Inch Gooseneck — The 12.7 cm gooseneck keeps the microphone low and unobtrusive on conference tables and podiums.
• Included Surface-Mount Preamp — Ships with a surface-mount preamp for permanent flush installation on a table or lectern.
• Bi-Color Status Indicator — The status LED gives talkers clear on/mute feedback during meetings.
• Logic Input/Output — Logic connections allow remote LED and mute control through a DSP or automatic mixer.
• Modular Base Compatibility — Works with wired and wireless desktop bases, including the MX890 for SLX wireless systems.
• CommShield Technology — Improved RF filtering reduces interference from cell phones and wireless devices.

Typical Applications

• Boardroom
• Conference room
• House of worship
• Government space
• Auditorium
• Training room

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the MX405/C include a preamp?
Yes. This model ships with a surface-mount preamp for permanent flush installation on a table, podium, or lectern.

What bases is it compatible with?
As part of the Microflex modular system, it works with wired and wireless desktop bases, including the MX890 wireless desktop base for SLX wireless systems.

Can the LED and mute be controlled by our mixer?
Yes. Logic input/output supports remote LED and mute control through a DSP or automatic mixer.

What phantom power does it require?
It operates on 11 to 52 V phantom power at 2.0 mA.

Specifications per Shure (shure.com). For a no-preamp version, compare the Shure MX405LP/C, or browse the Shure MX400SMP surface-mount preamp.