Shure MX405LP/S Wired Electret Condenser Microphone

Designed for modern conference rooms, boardrooms, and collaboration spaces, the Shure MX405LP/S Wired Electret Condenser Microphone blends sophisticated aesthetics with professional audio performance. As part of the Microflex family, this low-profile gooseneck microphone delivers crisp, natural vocal clarity with flexible positioning to fit any room layout. Its wired architecture ensures reliable, interference-free signal transmission to your mixer, conferencing system, or audio interface, making it a dependable choice for board-level meetings, training sessions, and town-hall style presentations. The MX405LP/S is engineered for hands-free speaking and quiet background noise rejection, so every participant’s voice emerges with intelligibility, even in rooms with ambient noise or reflective surfaces. With desktop or mounted-base options and interchangeable cartridges, this microphone adapts to your space and your workflow, delivering consistent performance across a wide range of environmental conditions.

• Flexible gooseneck design with a compact, low-profile housing provides precise voice capture while remaining unobtrusive on desks, lecterns, or podiums. The electret condenser capsule is engineered to reproduce speech with natural warmth and clarity, preserving the speaker’s tonal character while minimizing spill from adjacent talkers. This makes the MX405LP/S ideal for seated discussions, Q&A sessions, and panel formats where every word matters to remote participants and on-site audiences alike.
• Versatile mounting and base options give you the perfect fit for any space. Use a desktop base for quick setups in huddle rooms or small conference suites, or deploy the microphone with compatible mounted bases in larger rooms, classrooms, or auditorium-style environments. The gooseneck’s flexible geometry lets you reposition without losing alignment, ensuring consistent coverage as presenters rotate, seating arrangements shift, or podium configurations change throughout the day.
• Wired reliability and straightforward integration. The MX405LP/S connects directly to your audio system via standard professional cabling, delivering a stable, distortion-free signal with minimal latency. This wired solution eliminates the complexities of wireless pairing and battery management, allowing IT teams and facility managers to deploy confident, maintenance-friendly microphone setups in high-traffic spaces and multi-room deployments.
• Interchangeable cartridges for adaptable performance. In keeping with Shure’s Microflex philosophy, the MX405LP/S supports cartridge changes to tailor voice pickup characteristics for different acoustic environments. Swap cartridges to adjust the microphone’s sensitivity and tonal balance, enabling you to optimize for quiet boardrooms or lively training rooms without replacing the entire unit. This extendable capability helps maximize return on investment in rental or multi-use spaces.
• Durable construction with professional aesthetics. Built to withstand daily conference-room use, the MX405LP/S combines rugged metal housing with a refined finish that complements contemporary furniture and room design. The low-profile gooseneck blends with modern interiors while delivering dependable performance, so meetings proceed with confidence and participants focus on dialogue rather than equipment.

Technical Details of Shure MX405LP/S

• Type: Wired electret condenser microphone
• Design: Microflex miniature gooseneck with compact form factor
• Mounting: Desktop base or compatible mounted bases for flexible installation
• Application: Conference rooms, boardrooms, classrooms, and meeting spaces
• Compatibility: Integrates with standard professional audio systems and conferencing platforms

How to install Shure MX405LP/S

1) Determine the best mounting option for your space—choose a desktop base for quick setups in smaller rooms or plan for a mounted base if your room requires a more permanent installation. Position the base in a location that keeps the gooseneck aligned with the primary speaker path and ensures clear line-of-sight for participants.

2) Extend and position the gooseneck so the microphone points toward the area where speakers will stand or sit, adjusting the height and angle to capture voices clearly from typical speaking positions. A slightly downward angle toward the mouth helps reduce room noise and breath pops while preserving natural voice timbre.

3) Connect the MX405LP/S to your audio system using a standard balanced microphone cable to your mixer, audio interface, or conference processor. Verify a secure connection to prevent signal loss or intermittent noise, and route the cable to minimize exposure to foot traffic, desk devices, or sources of interference.

4) Power delivery is provided by the connected audio system; no batteries are needed for operation. If your equipment supports phantom power, confirm whether it is required for this specific microphone model on your system's documentation, and configure accordingly to avoid any potential power-related noise.

5) Test the setup by conducting a brief rehearsal with participants at typical seating positions. Fine-tune the gooseneck position, microphone gain, and any processor settings (such as gain structure and noise reduction) to achieve even pickup across the room and minimize reflections from nearby surfaces for a clean, intelligible recording or amplification of speech.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is the MX405LP/S wired or wireless? A: It is a wired microphone designed for reliable, interference-free operation with professional audio systems.
• Q: What spaces is the MX405LP/S best suited for? A: It performs well in conference rooms, boardrooms, classrooms, and other meeting spaces where clear speech capture is essential, including spaces that require a discreet, low-profile mic.
• Q: Does it require batteries or phantom power? A: The MX405LP/S is designed to operate from the host audio system; batteries are not required. Phantom power requirements depend on the connected equipment, so consult your mixer or preamp documentation if needed.
• Q: Can I adjust the pickup pattern or reposition the microphone easily? A: Yes. The gooseneck is highly flexible, and the compact design allows you to reposition and fine-tune placement for optimal coverage in varying room configurations.