Shure MX412SE S
The MX412SE/S is the supercardioid, side-exit version of Shure's Microflex 12-inch gooseneck. Instead of the fixed XLR base, it runs a 10 ft (3 m) cable out the side (or bottom) to an in-line preamp, which is the layout you want when a lectern or table needs the electronics hidden and the connector routed away from the top surface. The supercardioid cartridge tightens pickup on the talker and rejects more off-axis sound than a cardioid, useful where nearby loudspeakers or neighboring mics threaten feedback.
Like the rest of the Microflex gooseneck family, it uses a balanced, transformerless output with RF filtering for low-noise runs and interference resistance, and a shock mount isolates it from surface vibration. The kit includes a shock mount, flange mount, and snap-fit foam windscreen, and the electret cartridge is interchangeable with cardioid or omnidirectional versions.
| Element | Electret condenser, interchangeable cartridge |
|---|---|
| Polar Pattern | Supercardioid |
| Frequency Response | 50-17,000 Hz |
| Output Impedance | 150 Ohm EIA rated (170 Ohm actual) |
| Sensitivity | -33.5 dBV/Pa (21.1 mV) at 1 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 122.7 dB (1 kHz at 1% THD) |
| Power | 48-52V DC phantom, 8.0 mA |
| Cable | 10 ft (3 m) side-exit to 4-pin mini (TA4F); in-line preamp |
| Included | Shock mount, flange mount, snap-fit foam windscreen |
