Shure
Shure MicroFlex Lavalier MX184
Best professional lavalier for focused, high-clarity voice recording.
The Shure MicroFlex Lavalier MX184 is a premium supercardioid lavalier microphone designed for sophisticated personal voice reproduction. It features an interchangeable condenser cartridge, allowing for adaptability to various applications. This microphone offers a super cardioid polar pattern with a wide 115° directivity angle, ensuring focused sound capture. Its electret condenser technology delivers clear audio with a frequency response of 50 Hz to 17 kHz. The lavalier design provides discreet and convenient placement for hands-free operation, making it suitable for professional audio needs.
$271.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
850
/ 1831
#850 in Microphones
Price vs Category Average
-47%
Below average
Brand
Shure
/ Shure
Who it's for
- Broadcasters and presenters needing pristine vocal clarity
- Speakers working in noisy or acoustically challenging environments
- Professionals requiring durable gear for daily, long-term use
Who should skip it
- Casual creators or hobbyists with limited equipment budgets
- Users lacking phantom power-capable audio interfaces or mixers
- Beginners who struggle with precise microphone positioning
Performance breakdown
Voice Clarity
Supercardioid pattern delivers crisp, professional-grade speech reproduction for demanding environments.
Background Noise Rejection
Focused directivity effectively isolates the speaker from ambient room noise.
Versatility
Interchangeable cartridges allow for seamless adaptation to diverse acoustic settings.
Build Durability
Rugged construction ensures reliable performance during frequent professional use.
Discreet Profile
Low-profile design remains unobtrusive while maintaining high-quality audio capture.
Dynamic Range
Handles high sound pressure levels without compromising signal integrity.
Key Specs
Brand
Shure
Product Line
Shure MicroFlex Lavalier
Model
MX184
Microphone Type
Lavalier microphone
Connectivity
Wired
Headset & Microphone Connection
Microphone (TA4F)
Microphone Technology
Electret Condenser
Directivity Angle
115°
Features
- Premium supercardioid lavalier microphone for clear voice reproduction
- Interchangeable condenser cartridge for application flexibility
- Wide 115° directivity angle for focused sound capture
- Discreet and convenient lavalier design for hands-free operation
- Electret condenser technology for high-quality audio
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Shure MicroFlex Lavalier MX184 for its exceptional sound quality, delivering clear and natural audio reproduction that elevates presentations and recordings. Users frequently highlight its robust reliability, noting consistent performance even with daily use. This microphone is a trusted choice for professionals seeking dependable audio capture without compromise. Its discreet design also contributes to a seamless user experience.
Know before you buy
The MX184 uses a TA4F connector, which is the standard 4-pin mini connector used across most Shure wireless bodypack transmitters.
Yes, as an electret condenser microphone, it requires phantom power to operate. The included in-line preamplifier converts the necessary power from your mixer or interface.
The supercardioid pattern is highly directional with a 115° angle, meaning it is excellent at isolating the speaker's voice while rejecting ambient noise from the sides. Because of this focus, it is important to point the capsule directly toward the speaker's mouth for the best results.
Yes, the MX184 features an interchangeable condenser cartridge system. While it comes with a supercardioid capsule, you can swap it with other Microflex cartridges if you need a different polar pattern for a specific environment.
While it is designed primarily for indoor conferences, it includes a windscreen to help mitigate light wind noise and plosives. For heavy outdoor wind, you may need to add a dedicated foam or fur windscreen.
The package comes with a dual tie clip, a rotatable tie clip for flexible mounting, a microphone belt clip for the preamplifier, and a windscreen.
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