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Product type Condenser gooseneck microphone
Brand Shure
Model MX418DS
Polar pattern Cardioid
Frequency response 50 Hz to 17 kHz
Output impedance 150 Ω (balanced)
Sensitivity -35 dBV/Pa (17.8 mV/Pa)
Connector XLR 3-pin
Phantom power +48 V DC (DIN 45596 standard)
Dimensions (gooseneck) Length: 318 mm
Weight 165 g
Body material Die-cast metal
Color Matte black
Primary use Conferences, speeches, presentations
Care and cleaning Wipe with a slightly damp soft cloth. Do not use solvents.
Safety Do not expose to excessive moisture. Use only with compliant phantom power.
Spare parts and repairability Consult an authorized Shure after-sales service for any replacement.
Warranty 2 years (according to reseller conditions)

Frequently Asked Questions - MX418DS SHURE

How to connect the MX418DS microphone?
The microphone connects via a 3-pin XLR cable to a mixer or audio interface providing +48V phantom power.
What type of power does this microphone require?
The MX418DS is a condenser microphone that requires 48V phantom power (compliant with DIN 45596 standard).
What is the polar pattern of the MX418DS?
The microphone has a cardioid polar pattern, ideal for capturing the main source while reducing ambient noise from the sides and rear.
Can this microphone be used on a table without a stand?
The MX418DS is designed to be mounted on a flat surface using the included base. It can be placed directly on a table, but using the included stand is recommended for optimal stability.
Is this microphone compatible with wireless systems?
This model is wired (XLR). For wireless use, you need to use a specific adapter or transmitter compatible with the gooseneck.
How to clean the MX418DS?
Use a slightly damp soft cloth to wipe the surface. Avoid abrasive products or solvents. Protect the capsule from moisture.
What is the length of the gooseneck?
The gooseneck is approximately 318 mm, allowing flexible positioning.
Is the MX418DS suitable for music recordings?
Primarily designed for speech (conferences, speeches), it can be used for spoken voice recordings but is less suitable for singing or instruments due to its targeted frequency response.
How to reduce handling noise?
Use the included table stand to limit vibrations. Avoid touching the gooseneck during use.
Where to find the complete user manual?
The full manual is available for free download on notice-facile.com and on the official Shure website.

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USER MANUAL MX418DS SHURE

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MX418D

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MX412D

MX400D

Desktop Microphones

Shure Microflex ^® MX400D Series microphones are miniature electret condenser gooseneck microphones with a desktop base and a 3 m (10 ft.) cable. Desktop base allows microphones to be used in multi-purpose rooms where quick setup is required, or where permanent installation is impractical.

Features

  • Wide dynamic range and frequency response for accurate sound reproduction
    • Interchangeable cartridges that provide a choice of polar pattern for each application
    • Programmable mute button and LED indicator
  • Logic input and output terminals for remote control or use with automatic microphone mixers
    • Balanced, transformerless output for increased immunity to noise over long cable runs
  • RF filtering

MX400 Series Model Variations

MX400 microphones are available with 305 mm (12 in.) or 457 mm (18 in.) goosenecks.

  • "S" models include a mute button and LED.
  • "D" models include a desktop base with programmable mute button and LED and logic input and output.
  • "SE" models feature a surface mount flange with side-exit cable.

The polar pattern of the included cartridge is indicated by a model number suffix:

/C Cardioid
/S Supercardioid
/N Cartridge not included

Interchangeable Cartridges

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Microflex microphones use interchangeable cartridges that allow you to choose the polar pattern for different installations.

SHURE MX418DS - Interchangeable Cartridges - 2
R183 Omnidirectional

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R184 Supercardioid
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R185 Cardioid

Snap-Fit Windscreen

  • Snap into the groove below the cartridge.
    • To remove, spread the gap with a screwdriver or thumbnail.
  • Provides 30 dB of "pop" protection.

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Microphone Placement

  • Aim the microphone toward the desired source, such as the talker.
  • Aim it away from any unwanted source, such as a loudspeaker.
  • Place the microphone within 15 to 30cm (6 to 12 in.) of the desired sound source.
    • Always use the supplied windscreen or optional metal windscreen to control breath noise.
  • If four or more microphones will be open at the same time, use of an automatic mixer, such as the Shure SCM810 or SCM410, is recommended.

/C (R185) 60 cm (2 ft.) 60 cm (2 ft.) /S (R184)

Securing to a Surface
50.8 mm (2 in.) #6-32

DIP Switches

NOTE: Bottom cover must be closed for microphone to function. ON 1 2 3 4

Use the DIP switches to configure logic settings and mute button behavior.

The DIP switches are covered with a piece of clear tape at the factory. Remove tape to modify the switch settings.

OFF (factory default)ON
1 MMomentary Toggle
2 PPush-to-mute Push-to-talk
3 MMute button enabled, LED illuminates when mic is activeDisable mute button (microphone always on), logic controls LED
4 ----

Wiring Diagram

NOTE: Audio and logic ground are connected at microphone base.

LOGIC 1/0 END SMT LED CRM BHT BRN + RED BLK NUG OUT Audio – (Black) Audio + (Red) LED IN (Orange) SWITCH OUT (White) Ground (Green)

Mute Button Configuration

Use DIP switches 1 and 2 to configure the mute button, as follows.

Be sure to set DIP switch 3 off (factory default) so that the mute button controls audio from the microphone.

Switch Function DIP Switch Setting
Momentary: push-to-mute(as shipped).
Momentary: push-to-talk
Toggle: (Push On/Push Off): Mic is active when powered on
Toggle: (Push On/Push Off): Mic is mute when powered on

Connecting to an Automatic Mixer

Use these settings if connecting the microphone to an automatic mixer or other device that mutes audio and controls the LED.

  1. Connect logic leads to the automatic mixer. Connect the LED IN to the gate output to illuminate the LED when that channel is gated on.
  2. Set DIP switch 3 on. This disbles the mute button (the microphone passes audio regardless of whether the button is pressed or not).
  3. Set DIP switch 1 to configure how the mute button sends SWITCH OUT logic:

SHURE MX418DS - Connecting to an Automatic Mixer - 1
Momentary: push = 0 Vdc, release = 5 Vdc

SHURE MX418DS - Connecting to an Automatic Mixer - 2
Toggle: initial = 5 Vdc, push = 0 Vdc

Logic Wiring

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Green (LOGIC GROUND): Connects to the logic ground of an automatic mixer, switcher, or other equipment.

Orange (LED IN): Set DIP switch 3 on to use LED IN. When shorted to LOGIC GROUND, the LED turns on.

White (SWITCH OUT): Provides TTL logic (0 Vdc or 5 Vdc) in response to the mute button. Set DIP switch 1 for momentary or toggle. When phantom power is applied, logic initializes high (5 Vdc). DIP switch 2 has no effect on SWITCH OUT.

Changing SWITCH OUT to Always Momentary

Use the following modification in situations where your logic interface requires momentary closure of the SWITCH OUT, but you want the mute button to toggle the microphone (DIP switch 1 ON, 3 OFF):

  1. Access the circuit board inside the microphone base.
  2. Remove the resistor at R45 and reinstall it at location R46.

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Specifications

Type

Condenser (electret bias)

Frequency Response

50-17000 Hz

Polar Pattern

MX412D/C, MX418D/C: Cardioid

MX412D/S, MX418D/S: Supercardioid

Output Impedance

EIA Rated at 150 Ω (180 Ω actual)

Output Configuration

Active balanced

Sensitivity (at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage)

Cardioid: -34 dBV/Pa (21 mV)

Supercardioid: -33 dBV/Pa (24 mV)

1 Pascal=94 dB SPL

Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 kΩ load)

Cardioid: 123 dB

Supercardioid: 122 dB

Equivalent Output Noise (A-weighted)

Cardioid: 29 dB SPL

Supercardioid: 28 dB SPL

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (referenced at 94 dB

SPL at 1 kHz)

Cardioid: 65 dB

Supercardioid: 66 dB

Dynamic Range (1 kΩ load at 1 kHz)

94 dB

Common Mode Rejection (10 Hz to 100 kHz)

45 dB minimum

Preamplifier Output Clipping Level (1% THD) -6 dBV (0.5 V)

Polarity

Positive sound pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of output XLR connector.

Net Weight

MX412D: 0.81 kg (1.80 lbs)

MX418D: 0.82 kg (1.82 lbs)

Packaged Weight

MX412D: 1.63 kg (3.62 lbs)

MX412D: 1.64 kg (3.64 lbs)

Logic Connections

LED IN: Active low ( ≤ 1.0V), TTL compatible. Absolute maximum voltage: -0.7V to 50V. LOGIC OUT: Active low ( ≤ 1.0V), sinks up to 20mA, TTL compatible. Absolute maximum voltage: -0.7V to 50V (up to 50V through 3k ).

Mute Switch Attenuation

-50 dB minimum

Cable

3 m (10 ft) attached cable with shielded audio pair terminated at a 3-pin male XLR and three unterminated conductors for logic control

Environmental Conditions

Operating Temperature: -18–57 °C (0–135 °F) Storage Temperature: -29–74 °C (-20–165 °F) Relative Humidity: 0–95%

Power Requirements

11–52 Vdc phantom, 2.0 mA

Furnished Accessories

Snap-fit Foam Windscreen (1 furnished, 4 in replacement kit)RK412WS

Optional Accessories

Foam Ball Windscreen A99WS
Metal Locking Windscreen A412MWS
Custom Logic Cable (specify length) 95B2509

Replacement Parts

Omnidirectional Cartridge (Black) R183B
Supercardioid Cartridge (Black) R184B
Cardioid Cartridge (Black) R185B

CERTIFICATION

Eligible to bear CE Marking. Conforms to

European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. Meets

Harmonized Standards EN55103-1:1996 and

EN55103-2:1996, for residential (E1) and light industrial (E2) environments.

The Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from:

Authorized European representative:

Shure Europe GmbH

Headquarters Europe, Middle East & Africa

Department: EMEA Approval

Wannenacker Str. 28

D-74078 Heilbronn, Germany

Phone: +49 7131 72 14 0

Fax: +49 7131 72 14 14

Email: EMEAsupport@shure.de

approximately 3 m (10 ft) MX412D: 355.4 mm (14 in.) MX418D: 501.7 mm (19³/₄ in.) 102.1 mm (4 9/16 in.) 161.9 mm (6 3/8 in.) 50.8 mm (2 1/32 in.)

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MX400D

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Micro-interrupteurs
ON 1 2 3 4

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MX412D: 1.63 kg (3.62 lbs)

MX412D: 1.64 kg (3.64 lbs)

Connexions logiques

D-74078 Heilbronn, Germany

Phone: +49 7131 72 14 0

Fax: +49 7131 72 14 14

Email: EMEAsupport@shure.de

approximately 3 m (10 ft) MX412D: 355.4 mm (14 in.) MX418D: 501.7 mm (19³/₄ in.) 102.1 mm (4 9/16 in.) 161.9 mm (6 3/8 in.) 50.8 mm (2 1/32 in.)

MIC ELEMENT FET 86E8958 220 pF 220 pF + - M -

MX400D

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Mikrofonaufstellung

DIP-Schalter
ON 1 2 3 4

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MX412D: 1.63 kg (3.62 lbs)

MX412D: 1.64 kg (3.64 lbs)

Logikanschlüsse

11–52 V DC Phantomspeisung, 2,0 mA

Headquarters Europe, Middle East & Africa

D-74078 Heilbronn, Germany

Tel: +49 7131 72 14 0

Fax: +49 7131 72 14 14

Email: EMEAsupport@shure.de

approximately 3 m (10 ft) MX412D: 355.4 mm (14 in.) MX418D: 501.7 mm (19³/⁴ in.) 102.1 mm (4 9/16 in.) 161.9 mm (6 3/8 in.) 50.8 mm (2 1/32 in.)

MIC ELEMENT FET 86E8958 220 pF 220 pF + M3 M4

MX400D

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MX412D: 1.63 kg (3.62 lbs)

MX412D: 1.64 kg (3.64 lbs)

Conexiones lógicas

D-74078 Heilbronn, Germany

Phone: +49 7131 72 14 0

Fax: +49 7131 72 14 14

Email: EMEAsupport@shure.de

approximately 3 m (10 ft) MX412D: 355.4 mm (14 in.) MX418D: 501.7 mm (19³/₄ in.) 102.1 mm (4 9/16 in.) 161.9 mm (6 3/8 in.) 50.8 mm (2 1/32 in.)

MIC ELEMENT FET 86E6958 220 pF 220 pF + M N M

MX400D

Microfoni da tavolo

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Interruttori DIP

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MX412D: 1.63 kg (3.62 lbs)

MX412D: 1.64 kg (3.64 lbs)

Collegamenti logici

D-74078 Heilbronn, Germany

Phone: +49 7131 72 14 0

Fax: +49 7131 72 14 14

Email: EMEAsupport@shure.de

approximately 3 m (10 ft) MX412D: 355.4 mm (14 in.) MX418D: 501.7 mm (19³/₄ in.) 102.1 mm (4 9/16 in.) 161.9 mm (6 3/8 in.) 50.8 mm (2 1/32 in.)

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MX400D

デスクトップマイクロホン

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マイクロホンの配置

DIPスイッチ
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MX412D: 1.63 kg (3.62 lbs)

MX412D: 1.64 kg (3.64 lbs)

ロジックコネクタ

D-74078 Heilbronn, Germany

Phone: +49 7131 72 14 0

Fax: +49 7131 72 14 14

Eメール:EMEAsupport@shure.de

approximately 3 m (10 ft) MX412D: 355.4 mm (14 in.) MX418D: 501.7 mm (19³/₄ in.) 102.1 mm (4 9/16 in.) 161.9 mm (6 3/8 in.) 50.8 mm (2 1/32 in.)

MIC ELEMENT FET 86E8958 220 pF 220 pF + - ∞

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SHURE®

SHURE Incorporated http://www.shure.com

United States, Canada, Latin America, Caribbean:

5800 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714-4608, U.S.A.

Phone: 847-600-2000

U.S. Fax: 847-600-1212

Intl Fax: 847-600-6446

Europe, Middle East, Africa:

Shure Europe GmbH, Phone: 49-7131-72140

Fax: 49-7131-721414

Asia, Pacific:

Shure Asia Limited, Phone: 852-2893-4290

Fax: 852-2893-4055

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