Shure MX202B/N

Overview

The Shure MX202B/N is an overhead hanging microphone body designed for capturing speech and music with clear, natural sound. It accepts interchangeable condenser cartridges, allowing you to select cardioid, supercardioid, or omnidirectional pickup patterns to suit different acoustic environments. With a slim black profile and a 30-foot cable, it blends discreetly into ceilings and stage setups while providing flexible positioning and reliable audio performance.

Key features

• Interchangeable cartridge design lets you choose the best polar pattern for your room and application.
• Balanced, transformerless output reduces noise on long cable runs, ensuring clean audio signals.
• Miniature gooseneck near the capsule mount allows precise aiming toward the sound source.
• 30-foot permanently attached cable provides ample reach from ceiling to audio rack without extra extensions.
• Operates on standard 11 to 52 volt phantom power, simplifying installation without external power supplies.
• Durable construction and unobtrusive black finish make it suitable for professional environments like boardrooms, classrooms, and broadcast studios.

Key specs

• Frequency response: 50 Hz to 17 kHz (with cartridge installed)
• Maximum sound pressure level: 124.2 dB (with cardioid capsule)
• Polar patterns supported: cardioid, supercardioid, omnidirectional (cartridges sold separately)
• Output: balanced, transformerless
• Power requirements: 11 to 52 V phantom power
• Cable length: 30 feet (permanently attached)
• Connector type: XLR 3-pin male
• Finish: black

Connectivity and compatibility

This microphone body is compatible with a range of Shure condenser cartridges, allowing you to tailor the pickup pattern to your specific needs. The XLR 3-pin male connector ensures compatibility with most professional audio equipment, mixers, and preamps. Its balanced output and phantom power operation make it easy to integrate into existing sound systems without additional adapters or power supplies.

Ideal uses and environments

The MX202B/N fits well in environments where discreet, high-quality overhead audio capture is needed. It works effectively in boardrooms for clear speech pickup during meetings, classrooms for capturing lectures, houses of worship for natural sound reinforcement, and broadcast studios where clarity and low noise are essential. Its flexible mounting and aiming options make it a strong choice for integrators who need adaptable solutions for various acoustic settings.

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