description Shure MX410 Overview
The MX410 is a highly specialized microphone designed for professional, permanent installation arrays in large venues. While not a portable field mic, its superior directional control and integration capabilities make it unmatched for fixed broadcast environments like lecture halls or news desks. It requires professional setup but offers unparalleled consistency in its intended environment.
help Shure MX410 FAQ
Is the Shure MX410 a shotgun microphone?
No, the MX410 is a 10 in, or 25.4 cm, modular gooseneck microphone for installed conference, lecture, and broadcast systems. It is intended to sit on a base or surface mount rather than operate as a handheld field microphone. [Shure MX410](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mx410?variant=MX410%2FC)
Which polar pattern does the Shure MX410 use?
The suffix matters: MX410/C uses a cardioid capsule, MX410/S uses a supercardioid capsule, and MX410R/N is supplied without a capsule. The Shure specification sheet lists a 50 Hz to 17 kHz frequency response for the cardioid and supercardioid versions. [Shure MX410 specification sheet](https://content-files.shure.com/Pubs/MX405/us_pro_mx405_mx410_specsheet.pdf)
What base or preamp does the Shure MX410 need?
Shure lists the MX400SMP surface-mount preamp, MX400DP desktop base, MX890 wireless desktop base, MXW8 wireless base, and ULXD8 wireless base as options for MX410 variants. The exact connector and whether a preamp is included depend on the SKU. [Shure MX410](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mx410?variant=MX410%2FC)
Can the Shure MX410 be installed on a conference table?
Yes, the surface-mount version is designed around the MX400SMP, while a desktop version uses the MX400DP base. The microphone also has a bi-color LED or red light-ring status option, which is useful when several speakers share a table. [Shure MX410](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mx410?variant=MX410%2FC)
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