Shure MX412SE/S

Shure Professional MX412SE/S  (Shure MX412SE Supercardioid)

Gooseneck Microphone for Podiums, Lecterns & Conference Tables

The Shure MX412SE/S is a 12-inch gooseneck condenser microphone designed for permanent installation in lecture halls, conference rooms, courtrooms, and houses of worship. Featuring a cardioid pickup pattern and high resistance to RF interference, it delivers clear, professional-grade audio with exceptional flexibility and reliability.

Shure MX412SE/S Competitive Differences

• Interchangeable condenser cartridges with wide frequency response for application flexibility
• Includes a locking flange mount for secure, permanent installations
• Balanced, transformerless output reduces noise over long cable runs
• Shock mount isolates microphone from surface vibrations by over 20 dB
• Operates on phantom power (11 to 52V)
• Ultra-low-profile design with 12" gooseneck for optimal positioning

Shure MX412SE/S Description

The Shure MX412SE/S belongs to the Microflex® series of gooseneck microphones known for precision audio capture and flexible configuration. This model features a 12-inch gooseneck and includes a cardioid condenser capsule, ideal for focused voice pickup while rejecting off-axis noise.

The MX412SE/S is part of Shure’s modular design system, supporting interchangeable cartridges that allow for rapid customization. It offers exceptional clarity across a broad 50 Hz to 17 kHz frequency range and can handle sound pressure levels up to 122.7 dB, making it suitable for both quiet and dynamic speaking environments.

For permanent installations, the included locking flange mount ensures secure microphone placement on lecterns, pulpits, or tables. A built-in shock mount offers more than 20 dB of isolation from mechanical noise and vibrations. The transformerless balanced output ensures a clean signal, even over long cable runs, with minimal susceptibility to electromagnetic or RF interference.

MX412SE/S Features

• 12" adjustable gooseneck design
• Cardioid condenser capsule (interchangeable)
• End-address, mono sound field
• High sensitivity and wide frequency response (50 Hz – 17 kHz)
• Shock mount for surface vibration isolation
• Locking flange mount included for permanent setups
• Transformerless balanced XLR output
• Low RF and electromagnetic interference
• Requires phantom power (11–52V)

MX412SE/S Specifications

• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Element Type: Condenser
• Frequency Response: 50 Hz to 17 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 122.7 dB (1 kHz, 1% THD, 1-kilohm load)
• Dynamic Range: 96.2 dB (1-kilohm load)
• Output Connector: 1x XLR 3-pin
• Power Requirements: 11 to 52 V phantom power
• Operating Voltage: Phantom Power
• Circuitry: Solid-state
• Orientation: End address
• Controls: None
• Cable Length: 10' (3 m)
• Color: Black
• Microphone Dimensions: 0.46" diameter x 14.22" length (11.68 mm x 361.21 mm)
• Mount Diameter: 1.75" (45.5 mm)
• Weight: 17.8 oz (504.6 g)
• Shipping Dimensions: 25 x 5.4 x 2.5"
• Shipping Weight: 1.52 lb