The Shure MX418 is a speech-focused gooseneck microphone designed for clear, controlled pickup in meetings, lecture halls, and AV installations. It balances intelligibility with low noise and simplified integration, making it suitable for rental deployments where dependable performance and flexible mounting matter.

Key Features

• 18 inch gooseneck for precise positioning and unobtrusive placement.
• Interchangeable cartridges allow selection of the optimal polar pattern for each application.
• Locking flange mount secures the microphone permanently to a surface when required.
• Snap-fit foam windscreen included to reduce breath and plosive noise.
• Shock mount provides over 20 dB isolation from surface vibration and handling noise.
• Models with attached preamp, in-line preamp, or desktop base available to match system requirements.
• Balanced, transformerless output and new RF filtering for improved noise immunity over long cable runs.

Use Cases

• Boardrooms and conference rooms where clear speech intelligibility is required.
• Lecture halls and classrooms needing durable, low-noise podium or desk mics.
• AV rentals that require flexible mounting and quick, reliable setup across varied venues.

Included with your rental

• MX418 gooseneck microphone with 18 inch neck.
• Snap-fit foam windscreen for immediate use.
• Locking flange mount and shock mount to reduce surface vibration and secure installation.
• Choice of preamp configuration (attached preamp, in-line preamp, or desktop base) depending on your rental order.

The MX418 provides precise, speech-tailored audio with a wide dynamic range and frequency response, and its balanced output and RF filtering help maintain clean signals across typical event cable runs. For rentals, this microphone offers reliable, installation-friendly performance that minimizes distractions and simplifies AV integration.

We strive to provide impeccably maintained rental equipment for the entertainment industry that is prepped and ready for your event. Our experienced staff stands ready to help you with your lighting, video, rigging & production needs. Rental inventory availability may vary based on date and 4Wall location. In cases where your preferred item is unavailable, we'll do our best to suggest a suitable replacement.