MX400D
Desktop Microphones
Shure Microflex® MX400D Series microphones are miniature electret condenser gooseneck mi- crophones with a desktop base and a 3 m (10 ft.) cable. Desktop base allows microphones to be used in
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
The polar pattern of the included cartridge is indi- cated by a model number suffix:
/C Cardioid
/S Supercardioid
/N Cartridge not included
Interchangeable Cartridges
Microflex microphones use interchangeable cartridges that allow you to choose the polar pattern for differ- ent installations.
R183 Omnidirectional
R184 Supercardioid
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.
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)
/S (R184)
Securing to a Surface
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