Shure MX412D/N Microflex 12" Gooseneck Microphone Cardioid with Desktop Base

Product Overview

The Shure MX412D/N is a 12-inch gooseneck microphone on an integrated desktop base, supplied without a cartridge so integrators can specify the polar pattern per room. Part of Shure's Microflex standard gooseneck line, this commercial AV gooseneck microphone combines a self-contained desktop talk station with a programmable membrane switch, LED indicator, and logic input/output. Pair it with a Shure R183, R184, or R185 cartridge to set an omnidirectional, supercardioid, or cardioid pickup pattern.

Product Description

Designed for AV integrators and system designers, the MX412D/N ships as a desktop talk station that drops onto a conference table without drilling, making it suitable for both fixed installs and reconfigurable rooms. The N designation means no cartridge is included, which lets you standardize one base across a project and choose the pickup pattern per seat. The programmable membrane switch supports push-to-talk, push-to-mute, or toggle operation, and the logic input/output lets the microphone interface with automatic mixers and control systems for mute coordination and LED status. CommShield RF filtering keeps the signal clean near smartphones and wireless gear. Once fitted with a Microflex cartridge, it delivers focused speech across the 50 Hz to 17,000 Hz range.

Key Features

• Integrated Desktop Base — The self-contained base drops onto a conference table without drilling, suitable for portable or reconfigurable rooms.
• No Cartridge Included — The body accepts R183 omnidirectional, R184 supercardioid, or R185 cardioid cartridges so integrators specify the pattern per application.
• Programmable Membrane Switch — The switch supports push-to-talk, push-to-mute, or toggle modes with an LED status indicator for clear talker control.
• Logic Input and Output — Logic I/O lets the microphone coordinate mute and LED status with automatic mixers and control systems.
• 12-Inch Gooseneck — The flexible 30.5 cm gooseneck allows precise aiming at the talker from the desktop base.
• CommShield RF Filtering — Built-in RF rejection suppresses interference from nearby smartphones and wireless devices during meetings.
• Balanced Transformerless Output — The active-balanced output maintains signal integrity over long cable runs typical of commercial AV installs.
• Project Standardization — A single cartridge-less base simplifies specifying and stocking across multi-room commercial deployments.

Typical Applications

• Boardroom
• Conference room
• Government space
• Commercial meeting space
• Multi-purpose room
• All-hands room
• Training room

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the MX412D/N include a cartridge? No. It ships without a capsule so you can add a Shure R183 omnidirectional, R184 supercardioid, or R185 cardioid cartridge to set the pickup pattern.

Does it need a separate base or preamp? No. The D model includes an integrated desktop base with the preamp built in, and it connects directly to a balanced XLR input through its attached cable.

How is it powered? It runs on standard 11 to 52 V DC phantom power supplied by the connected mixer, DSP, or audio interface.

What do the logic functions do? The programmable membrane switch and logic input/output let the microphone coordinate mute state and LED status with automatic mixers and control systems for managed conferencing.

Why choose the cartridge-less version? Specifying one desktop base across a multi-room project simplifies procurement and lets each room use the optimal polar pattern.

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 MX412D/C cardioid desktop gooseneck are available at Creation Networks.