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Best Shure Gooseneck Microphones 2025

Premium Shure gooseneck microphones - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $50 Under $100 Under $200 Under $500
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Podium For Lectern For Conference For Speech For Presentation For Church
BRANDS: Shure the t.bone AKG Sennheiser Audio-Technica
Shure MX412D/C - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Shure MX412D/C

by Shure
Lectern Speech Podium
Key Feature:
• Flexible positioning for optimal pickup
✓ PROS
  • • Discrete appearance
  • • Excellent speech clarity
✗ CONS
  • • Fixed installation limits versatility
  • • May pick up handling noise from podium

Shure MX412D/C, Gooseneck table condenser microphoneThe Microflex miniature gooseneck microphones are permanently...

⭐ 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 144326
$468
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure MX418 SE/S - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Shure MX418 SE/S

by Shure
Conference Presentation Speech
Key Feature:
• Discrete appearance
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent speech clarity
  • • Professional podium standard
✗ CONS
  • • Fixed installation limits versatility
  • • May need windscreen in some environments

Shure MX418 SE/SGooseneck Condenser MicrophoneSide-Exit VersionPolar pattern: SupercardioidWith a very slim gooseneck...

⭐ 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 149384
$362
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure MX412/S - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Shure MX412/S

by Shure
Conference Presentation Podium
Key Feature:
• Excellent speech clarity
✓ PROS
  • • Flexible positioning for optimal pickup
  • • Discrete appearance
✗ CONS
  • • May pick up handling noise from podium
  • • Can be fragile if overflexed

Shure MX412/SGooseneck Condenser MicrophonePolar pattern: SupercardioidWith a very slim gooseneck (30.5 cm...

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 103327
$366
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure MX415/C - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Shure MX415/C

by Shure
Speech Conference Church
Key Feature:
• Discrete appearance
✓ PROS
  • • Professional podium standard
  • • Excellent speech clarity
✗ CONS
  • • May pick up handling noise from podium
  • • Fixed installation limits versatility

Shure MX415/CMiniature Gooseneck MicrophoneWith interchangeable R185B cardioid capsuleFrequency response: 50 - 17000...

⭐ 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 342456
$468
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure MX418D/S - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Shure MX418D/S

by Shure
Speech Church Presentation
Key Feature:
• Discrete appearance
✓ PROS
  • • Stable and secure mounting
  • • Professional podium standard
✗ CONS
  • • Can be fragile if overflexed
  • • Limited to speech applications

Shure MX418D/SGooseneck Table Condenser MicrophonePolar pattern: Super cardioidWith a very slim gooseneck (45 cm...

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 141511
$483
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure MX412/C - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Shure MX412/C

by Shure
Presentation Podium Conference
Key Feature:
• Flexible positioning for optimal pickup
✓ PROS
  • • Discrete appearance
  • • Excellent speech clarity
✗ CONS
  • • May need windscreen in some environments
  • • Fixed installation limits versatility

Shure MX412/CGooseneck Condenser MicrophonePolar pattern: CardioidWith a very slim gooseneck (30.5 cm long)Integrated...

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 141377
$366
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure MX418 SE/C - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Shure MX418 SE/C

by Shure
Speech Church Lectern
Key Feature:
• Stable and secure mounting
✓ PROS
  • • Stable and secure mounting
  • • Flexible positioning for optimal pickup
✗ CONS
  • • May need windscreen in some environments
  • • Fixed installation limits versatility

Shure MX418 SE/CGooseneck Condenser MicrophoneSide-Exit VersionPolar pattern: CardioidWith a very slim gooseneck (45 cm...

⭐ 4.4/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 151893
$362
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure Centraverse CVG18RS B/C - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Shure Centraverse CVG18RS B/C

by Shure
Presentation Lectern Conference
Key Feature:
• Discrete appearance
✓ PROS
  • • Flexible positioning for optimal pickup
  • • Professional podium standard
✗ CONS
  • • May pick up handling noise from podium
  • • May need windscreen in some environments

Shure Centraverse CVG18RS B/CGooseneck condenser microphonePolar pattern: CardioidFrequency range: 17 - 16000...

⭐ 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 383875
$204
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure MX418 D/C - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Shure MX418 D/C

by Shure
Church Presentation Speech
Key Feature:
• Discrete appearance
✓ PROS
  • • Flexible positioning for optimal pickup
  • • Professional podium standard
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to speech applications
  • • May pick up handling noise from podium

Shure MX418 D/C, Gooseneck Table Condenser MicrophoneThe Microflex Miniature gooseneck microphones are condenser...

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 158257
$483
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure MX418/S - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Shure MX418/S

by Shure
Presentation Lectern Speech
Key Feature:
• Discrete appearance
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent speech clarity
  • • Discrete appearance
✗ CONS
  • • May pick up handling noise from podium
  • • May need windscreen in some environments

Shure MX418/S, Gooseneck Condenser MicrophoneThe Microflex Miniature gooseneck microphones are condenser microphones...

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 167793
$362
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure MX418/C - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Shure MX418/C

by Shure
Speech Presentation Lectern
Key Feature:
• Stable and secure mounting
✓ PROS
  • • Discrete appearance
  • • Excellent speech clarity
✗ CONS
  • • Fixed installation limits versatility
  • • Can be fragile if overflexed

Shure MX418/CGooseneck Condenser MicrophonePolar pattern: CardioidWith a very slim gooseneck (45 cm long)Integrated...

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 141510
$362
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure MX418 S/C - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Shure MX418 S/C

by Shure
Lectern Presentation Podium
Key Feature:
• Flexible positioning for optimal pickup
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent speech clarity
  • • Discrete appearance
✗ CONS
  • • May pick up handling noise from podium
  • • Fixed installation limits versatility

Shure MX418 S/CCondenser microphoneVery slim gooseneck (45cm long)CardioidMute switchChangeable mini capsule...

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 210347
$362
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure Centraverse CVG18 B/C - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Shure Centraverse CVG18 B/C

by Shure
Presentation Lectern Church
Key Feature:
• Professional podium standard
✓ PROS
  • • Flexible positioning for optimal pickup
  • • Discrete appearance
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to speech applications
  • • May need windscreen in some environments

Shure Centraverse CVG18 B/CGooseneck condenser microphonePolar pattern: CardioidFrequency range: 17 - 16000...

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 383867
$164
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure Centraverse CVG12S B/C - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Shure Centraverse CVG12S B/C

by Shure
Presentation Conference Speech
Key Feature:
• Flexible positioning for optimal pickup
✓ PROS
  • • Professional podium standard
  • • Flexible positioning for optimal pickup
✗ CONS
  • • May need windscreen in some environments
  • • May pick up handling noise from podium

Shure Centraverse CVG12S B/CGooseneck condenser microphonePolar pattern: CardioidFrequency range: 17 - 16000...

⭐ 4.6/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 383868
$175
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure Centraverse CVG12 B/C - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Shure Centraverse CVG12 B/C

by Shure
Podium Church Presentation
Key Feature:
• Discrete appearance
✓ PROS
  • • Flexible positioning for optimal pickup
  • • Excellent speech clarity
✗ CONS
  • • May pick up handling noise from podium
  • • Fixed installation limits versatility

Shure Centraverse CVG12 B/CGooseneck condenser microphonePolar pattern: CardioidFrequency range: 17 - 16000...

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 383866
$160
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Gooseneck Microphones

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced gooseneck microphones typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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