Shure MX418D/C Microflex 18" Gooseneck Microphone Cardioid with Desktop Base

Product Overview

The Shure MX418D/C is an 18-inch cardioid gooseneck microphone with an integrated desktop base, built for commercial AV installations that need a self-contained tabletop mic with local control. The desktop base adds a programmable push-button switch with LED indicator and logic connections, making this gooseneck microphone well suited to boardroom and conference room integration. The cardioid cartridge focuses on the talker and rejects off-axis room noise for clear speech reinforcement.

Product Description

The MX418D/C combines an 18-inch gooseneck and a cardioid Microflex cartridge with a weighted desktop base, as shown in the product image, so it can be placed on a conference table or dais without flush-mount fabrication. The base provides a programmable switch and LED indicator plus logic input and output, letting integrators configure push-to-talk, push-to-mute, or toggle behavior and tie status into a DSP or control system. Its balanced, transformerless output and attached cable maintain a clean signal across the cable runs typical of distributed commercial AV systems, and Shure CommShield technology rejects RF interference from nearby mobile devices. Because the cartridge is interchangeable, the same base can later host a supercardioid or omnidirectional capsule as room acoustics change. For a flush-mount alternative, compare it with the Shure MX418/C, or for a supercardioid desktop unit see the Shure MX418DS.

Key Features

• Integrated Desktop Base — The weighted base lets the microphone sit on a conference table or dais without flush-mount fabrication.
• Programmable Switch with LED — The base push-button can be configured for push-to-talk, push-to-mute, or toggle, with an LED that signals active and muted states.
• Logic Input and Output — Logic connections let integrators tie mute and status into a DSP, mixer, or control system for room automation.
• Cardioid Polar Pattern — The furnished cardioid cartridge focuses on the talker and rejects off-axis room noise for clear speech reinforcement.
• Interchangeable Microflex Cartridge — The capsule can be swapped to supercardioid or omnidirectional as room coverage requirements change.
• CommShield RF Rejection — Built-in filtering suppresses interference from nearby smartphones and wireless devices.

Typical Applications

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

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the MX418D/C require a separate preamp or flush-mount hardware?
No. The desktop base integrates the preamp and sits on the table surface, so no in-table flush-mount fabrication or external preamp is required.

Can the base button be configured for push-to-talk or mute?
Yes. The programmable switch supports push-to-talk, push-to-mute, and toggle behavior, with logic I/O to integrate status into a DSP or control system.

Is the cardioid cartridge interchangeable?
Yes. The capsule uses the standard Microflex mount and can be replaced with a supercardioid or omnidirectional cartridge as room acoustics change.

How does it connect to a conferencing DSP or mixer?
The attached balanced XLR cable feeds standard mic inputs, and the logic connections can report mute and active status to compatible processors and control systems.

What warranty and support are available?
The microphone is covered by Shure's manufacturer warranty; contact Creation Networks for warranty processing, integration questions, and replacement cartridges.