MX418/S

Microflex® Standard Gooseneck microphones bring a whole new meaning to the word flexible with their fully adjustable gooseneck. Designed for easy replacement and available in cardioid, supercardioid and omnidirectional polar patterns, the interchangeable cartridges offer wide frequency response and accurate sound reproduction for a wide variety of applications, such as houses of worship, courtrooms and conference centers. Plus, the condenser cartridges fit every model in the Microflex product line for enhanced convenience and consistent sound.

C = Cardioid, S = Supercardioid, N = No Cartridge

MX418/C MX418/S MX418/N

18" Attached XLR Preamp, Shock & Flange Mount, Snap-Fit Foam Windscreen

• Wide dynamic range and frequency response for accurate sound reproduction across the audio spectrum
• Interchangeable cartridges provide the right polar pattern for every application
• Balanced, transformerless output for increased immunity to electromagnetic hum and RF interference over long cable runs
• Shock mount provides over 20 dB isolation from surface vibration noise
• Locking flange mount for permanently securing microphone to lecterns, pulpits, or conference tables
• Snap-fit foam windscreen
• Programmable on/off switch and LED on/off indicator (MX412D/MX418D)
• New brighter LED improves visibility under strong ambient lighting (MX412D/MX418D)
• Logic input and output terminals for remote control or use with automatic microphone mixers (MX412D/MX418D)
• Supplied shock mount for more than 20 dB isolation from surface transmitted noise (MX412SE/MX418SE)
• Supplied threaded flange mount for permanently securing the microphone to a lectern, pulpit, or conference table (MX412SE/MX418SE)

Frequency Response

50 to 17,000 Hz

Output Impedance

180 ohms actual (EIA rated at 150 ohms)

Sensitivity (At 1,000 Hz, open circuit voltage*)

Cardioid: -35.0 dBV/Pa (17.8 mV)

Supercardioid: -33.5 dBV/Pa (21.1 mV)

Omnidirectional: -27.5 dBV/Pa (42.2 mV)

All values -12 dB at 0 gain

*1 Pascal = 94 dB SPL

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

Cardioid: 124.2 dB

Supercardioid: 122.7 dB

Omnidirectional: 116.7 dB

All values +6 dB at 0 gain

Equivalent Output Noise (A-weighted)

Cardioid: 28.0 dB SPL

Supercardioid: 26.5 dB SPL

Omnidirectional: 20.5 dB SPL

Signal to Noise Ratio (referenced at 94 dB SPL)

Cardioid: 66.0 dB

Supercardioid: 67.5 dB

Omnidirectional: 73.5 dB

Dynamic Range at 1 kilohm load

96.2 dB

100 dB at 0 gain

Common Mode Rejection

45.0 dB minimum

Preamplifier Output Clipping Level (1% THD)

-6.0 dBV (0.5 V)

-12 dBV at 0 gain

Polarity

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

Power Requirements

11 to 52 Vdc phantom, 2.0 mA

Environmental Requirements

Operating Temperature Range: -18 to 57 degrees C (0 to 135 degrees F)

Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%