Gooseneck Microphones 
Shure Microflex
8 
MX400S Series microphones are miniature gooseneck-mounted 
electret condenser microphones designed primarily for speech and vocal pickup. 
They can be mounted on lecterns, pulpits, or conference tables. All models include 
a preamplifier and are available with interchangeable cardioid, supercardioid, or 
omnidirectional cartridges. 
• Wide dynamic range and frequency response for accurate sound reproduction 
• Interchangeable cartridges that provide an optimal polar pattern choice for each 
application 
• Shock mount provides over 20 dB of isolation from surface vibration noise 
• Snap-fit foam windscreen 
• 
RF 
filtering 
MX400 microphones are available with 305 mm (12 
in
.) or 457 mm (18 in.) 
goosenecks, with or without a mute switch. They are available 
in 
supercardioid, 
cardioid and omnidirectional polar patterns. 
• "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 
IS 
Supercardioid 
/0 
Omnidirectional 
/N Cartridge not included 
Interchangeable Cartridges 
Omnidirectional 
Microflex microphones use interchangeable 
cartridges that allow you to choose the polar 
pattern for different installations. 
~
3o· 
R185 
Supercardioid Cardioid 
Cartridge Polar Patterns 
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. 
Preamp Gain 
If necessary, the preamplifier gain can be reduced by 
12 
dB. Contact 
an 
authorized 
Shure service center for information. 
RS 
and 
R4 
GAIN 
SETTING 
12d8 
OdB 
R6 
10k 
on 
R4 10k 20k 
R16 
on 
10M 
R13 
DNP 
301 
n 
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. 
60cm 
(2ft
.) 
60cm 
(2ft
.)