Shure MX185

Overview

The Shure MX185 is a cardioid wired lavalier microphone designed to capture clear and focused speech or vocals in environments such as conference rooms, houses of worship, broadcast studios, and live performances. Its condenser design offers a wide dynamic range and full frequency response, preserving natural tone and ensuring intelligible spoken words and detailed musical instruments. The microphone’s directional capsule reduces ambient noise and feedback by rejecting sound from the sides and rear, making it ideal for presenters, interviewers, and performers who need consistent audio quality.

Key features

• Cardioid capsule that focuses on the primary sound source while minimizing background noise and feedback
• Condenser element with a wide dynamic range to maintain natural speech and musical tones
• Interchangeable cartridge design for quick servicing and potential future upgrades
• Four-foot (1.2 m) cable with TA4F connector compatible with Shure bodypack transmitters and many mixers or recorders
• Foam windscreen included to reduce breath and light wind noise for cleaner audio capture
• Single and dual tie clips provided for flexible and secure microphone placement
• Protective zipper pouch for safe storage and transport of the microphone and accessories

Key specs

• Microphone type: Cardioid condenser lavalier
• Cable length: 4 feet (1.2 meters)
• Connector type: TA4F
• Frequency response: Full range to preserve natural tone
• Dynamic range: Wide, suitable for speech and music

Connectivity and compatibility

The MX185’s TA4F connector allows seamless integration with Shure bodypack transmitters, enabling wireless setups without additional adapters. It also connects directly to many professional mixers and recorders, making it versatile for both wired and wireless configurations. This compatibility ensures it fits well into various audio systems used in corporate, theatrical, and broadcast environments.

Installation and setup

Setting up the MX185 is straightforward thanks to the included single and dual tie clips, which provide secure and flexible mounting options on lapels, ties, or collars. The foam windscreen helps maintain audio clarity by reducing unwanted breath and wind noise. Its compact design and included protective pouch make it easy to transport and store safely between uses.

Ideal uses and environments

This microphone is well suited to professionals who require clear vocal capture in settings with ambient noise, such as keynote speakers, theater performers, broadcast journalists, and worship leaders. Its ability to reject off-axis sounds and maintain natural audio quality makes it a strong choice for live events, presentations, and recording sessions where speech intelligibility and sound detail are critical.

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