Shure MX415/S Microflex 15" Gooseneck Microphone Supercardioid

Product Overview

The Shure MX415/S is a 15-inch supercardioid gooseneck microphone for boardrooms and large conference rooms that need tight talker pickup and a clean installed look. This modular gooseneck microphone ships with a surface-mount preamp and a status light ring. Its supercardioid condenser cartridge narrows the pickup angle for better feedback control and isolation in commercial AV installations.

Product Description

The MX415/S combines a 15-inch gooseneck with an interchangeable supercardioid condenser cartridge and an included surface-mount preamp. The narrow supercardioid pattern delivers strong off-axis rejection, making it a good fit for rooms with nearby loudspeakers, higher ambient noise, or multiple open microphones. The 15-inch length reaches seated talkers and taller lecterns in conference rooms and auditoriums, while the status light ring gives presenters a clear visual cue. The balanced, transformerless output preserves signal quality over long cable runs to the rack, and Shure Commshield RF filtering rejects mobile-device interference. For wider single-talker coverage, compare the Shure MX415/C cardioid gooseneck, or for a 12-inch supercardioid with a built-in mute switch see the Shure MX412S/S supercardioid gooseneck.

Key Features

• Supercardioid Condenser Cartridge — The tighter supercardioid pattern delivers narrow on-axis pickup and strong off-axis rejection for noisier, feedback-prone rooms.
• 15-Inch Modular Gooseneck — The 38.1 cm length reaches seated talkers and taller lecterns while keeping a low table footprint.
• Surface-Mount Preamp Included — The supplied surface-mount preamp keeps electronics below the table for a clean installed appearance.
• Status Light Ring — The light ring gives presenters and operators a clear visual indication of microphone status.
• Balanced Transformerless Output — Maintains audio integrity and noise immunity over long cable runs in distributed AV systems.
• Shure Commshield RF Filtering — Built-in RF rejection guards against interference from smartphones and wireless devices.
• Interchangeable Cartridge System — Accepts R183, R184, and R185 cartridges so the same gooseneck can be re-patterned per room.

Typical Applications

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

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I choose supercardioid over cardioid?
Choose the supercardioid MX415/S in rooms with higher ambient noise, nearby loudspeakers, or multiple open microphones, where its tighter pattern improves rejection and feedback control.

Which cartridges are compatible?
The MX415/S accepts the interchangeable Microflex condenser cartridges — R184 (supercardioid), R185 (cardioid), and R183 (omnidirectional).

Does it require phantom power?
Yes, it operates on 11–52 Vdc phantom power from a mixer, DSP input, or audio network interface.

Can it integrate with a Dante or networked AV system?
Yes. The analog output connects to any standard mic-level input, including Shure audio network interfaces such as the ANI4IN for Dante deployments.

What warranty and support apply?
Shure microphones carry the manufacturer's warranty, and Creation Networks provides expert AV support for selection and integration.