Shure MX415R/N Microflex 15" Gooseneck Microphone Cardioid with Light Ring

Product Overview

The Shure MX415R/N is a 15-inch gooseneck microphone with a status light ring and an included surface-mount preamp, supplied without a cartridge so integrators can specify the polar pattern per room. This Microflex gooseneck installation microphone gives commercial AV teams a consistent, professional gooseneck base for boardrooms, conference rooms, and government spaces while keeping cartridge selection flexible.

Product Description

The MX415R/N ships as a 15-inch gooseneck with a top light ring and an included surface-mount preamp, but no microphone cartridge. Integrators add the cardioid (R185), supercardioid (R184), or omnidirectional (R183) Microflex cartridge that best matches each room's acoustics, which is useful for large rollouts that standardize on a single gooseneck and source cartridges separately. The light ring provides a clear visual cue of microphone status, and the included surface-mount preamp keeps electronics below the table for a clean look. The balanced, transformerless output preserves signal quality over long cable runs, and Shure Commshield RF filtering rejects mobile-device interference. For a ready-to-use cardioid configuration, see the Shure MX415R/C gooseneck, or compare the Shure MX415/C gooseneck.

Key Features

• No Cartridge Supplied — Ships without a cartridge so integrators specify cardioid, supercardioid, or omnidirectional pickup per room.
• Status Light Ring — The top light ring gives presenters and the room a clear visual indication of microphone status.
• Surface-Mount Preamp Included — The supplied preamp keeps electronics below the table for a clean installed appearance.
• Interchangeable Microflex Cartridges — Accepts R183, R184, and R185 condenser cartridges for consistent sound across an installation.
• 15-Inch Gooseneck — The 38.1 cm length reaches seated talkers and taller lecterns.
• Balanced Transformerless Output — Maintains audio integrity and noise immunity over long cable runs.
• Shure Commshield RF Filtering — Built-in RF rejection guards against interference from smartphones and wireless devices.

Typical Applications

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

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Why buy a gooseneck without a cartridge?
Large installations often standardize on one gooseneck and source cartridges separately, so each room gets the cardioid, supercardioid, or omnidirectional pattern its acoustics require while inventory stays consistent.

Which cartridges fit the MX415R/N?
It accepts the interchangeable Microflex condenser cartridges — R185 (cardioid), R184 (supercardioid), and R183 (omnidirectional).

Is a preamp included?
Yes. A surface-mount preamp is included and installs below the table, leaving the gooseneck and light ring visible.

Can it integrate with a Dante or networked AV system?
Yes. The analog output connects to any standard mic 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.