Shure MX410R/C Microflex 10" Gooseneck Microphone Cardioid with Light Ring

Product Overview

The Shure MX410R/C is a 10-inch cardioid gooseneck microphone with an integrated surface-mount preamp and a red LED light ring, built for boardrooms and conference rooms that need a permanent, discreet installation. Part of Shure's analog Microflex line, this commercial AV gooseneck microphone ships ready to use with the cardioid cartridge and preamp included, delivering focused speech pickup and a balanced output for direct connection to mixers and DSP. The light ring gives presenters and operators clear status indication.

Product Description

Designed for AV integrators and system designers, the MX410R/C is a surface-mount conference room microphone that installs into tables, lecterns, and podiums for fixed commercial deployments. Unlike the less-preamp models in the family, the R version includes the inline surface-mount preamp, so it connects directly to a balanced XLR input on an automatic mixer or DSP without an additional Microflex base. The cardioid polar pattern focuses on the talker and rejects off-axis room noise, while CommShield RF filtering keeps the signal clean in rooms full of smartphones and wireless gear. A red LED light ring provides clear talk and mute indication, and the interchangeable cartridge can be swapped to supercardioid or omnidirectional patterns to match room acoustics.

Key Features

• Integrated Surface-Mount Preamp — The included preamp lets the microphone connect directly to a balanced XLR input, simplifying installation in fixed conference systems.
• Cardioid Condenser Cartridge — The cardioid capsule focuses pickup on the talker and rejects off-axis noise for clear speech in conference rooms.
• Red LED Light Ring — A status ring provides clear, at-a-glance talk and mute indication for presenters and participants.
• 10-Inch Gooseneck — The flexible 254 mm gooseneck allows precise aiming at the talker while maintaining a clean, professional appearance.
• Interchangeable Cartridge System — The cartridge swaps to supercardioid or omnidirectional patterns so one microphone adapts to different rooms.
• CommShield RF Filtering — Built-in RF rejection suppresses interference from nearby smartphones and wireless devices during meetings.
• Balanced Transformerless Output — The active-balanced XLR output maintains signal integrity over long cable runs typical of commercial AV installs.
• Surface-Mount Installation — The design mounts permanently into tables, lecterns, and podiums for clean, discreet integration.

Typical Applications

• Boardroom
• Conference room
• House of worship
• Government space
• Commercial meeting space
• Multi-purpose room
• Training room

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the MX410R/C require a separate preamp? No. The R version includes an integrated surface-mount preamp, so it connects directly to a balanced XLR input on a mixer or DSP. The less-preamp (LP) models in this family require a separate Microflex preamp or base.

How is it powered? It runs on standard 48 to 52 V phantom power supplied by the connected mixer, DSP, or audio interface.

How does it integrate into a commercial AV system? The balanced XLR output connects to automatic mixers, DSP processors, and Dante network interfaces such as the Shure ANI4IN, making it suitable for installed conferencing with echo cancellation and gating.

How is it installed? The surface-mount design fits into a drilled hole in a table, lectern, or podium, with optional shock-mount hardware available to isolate surface vibration.

Can the polar pattern be changed? Yes. The interchangeable cartridge can be replaced with supercardioid or omnidirectional Microflex cartridges to match the room.

Is it covered by a warranty? Yes. The microphone is backed by Shure's manufacturer warranty; contact Creation Networks for current warranty terms and technical support.

Specifications sourced from Shure. Comparable models such as the Shure MX410R/N (preamp, no cartridge) are available at Creation Networks.