Shure MX405/S 5" Gooseneck Mic with Surface Mount Preamplifier (Supercardioid Capsule)

Product Overview

The Shure MX405/S is a 5-inch supercardioid gooseneck microphone with an included surface-mount preamp, built for conference room, podium, and lectern installs. Its supercardioid capsule offers a tighter pickup angle than cardioid, isolating the talker and improving gain-before-feedback in busier rooms. 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/S is part of Shure's Microflex modular gooseneck system and pairs a supercardioid condenser cartridge with a 12.7 cm (5 inch) gooseneck. The supercardioid pattern narrows the pickup window relative to cardioid, which helps reject side and ambient noise and is useful where talkers sit close to other sound sources or where higher gain-before-feedback is needed. The model ships with a surface-mount preamp for permanent installation on a table, podium, or lectern, and provides a bi-color status indicator plus logic input/output for remote LED and mute control through a DSP or automatic mixer. As part of the modular platform, it is compatible with wired and wireless desktop bases, including the MX890 wireless desktop base for SLX wireless systems. CommShield technology improves RF filtering against interference from nearby wireless devices. This supercardioid gooseneck microphone is intended for fixed commercial AV deployments.

Key Features

• Supercardioid Condenser Cartridge — The tighter supercardioid pattern isolates the talker and improves rejection of side and ambient noise.
• Higher Gain-Before-Feedback — The narrow pickup window helps maintain gain-before-feedback in busier or acoustically live rooms.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

How does supercardioid differ from cardioid here?
The supercardioid pattern has a narrower pickup angle than cardioid, isolating the talker more tightly and improving rejection of side and ambient noise.

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

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 cardioid pattern, compare the Shure MX405/C, or for a directional lobar pattern, the Shure MX405/MS mini-shotgun.