ShureCentraverse CVG Gooseneck Microphone with Integrated Desktop Base - Black, Cardioid Condenser Mic with 18-inch Neck and Inline Preamplifier, Includes Windscreen & Mounting Flange (CVG18D-B/C)

Great quality, sound clearly, I have used it for over 1 year, works great, no problem. But be aware the goose neck is quite long and also you need a mixer with phantom power.

Just received ours for a new podium microphone and it’s a bit bigger than anticipated. Total length from the tip of the mic to the back of the base is 2’. The gooseneck itself is 18”, but 12” of it is rigid, leaving the top and bottom 3” flexible. Each flexible part can bend to approximately 75 degrees, so any way to flex into an s-shape would be impossible. The fixed base does have a non-skid pad underneath and can be mounted on the mic side by two small holes where your screw-heads could slide in to. Base is approximately 6 1/2” by 4 1/2” at the widest part.The microphone itself has exceptional quality and clarity, and it has a 12’ XLR (3-pin) cable. This does require phantom power, although most modern mixing boards and/or amps come with some sort of phantom on board. You should know before you buy whether or not your setup has phantom power available. Although it may be ideal for many situations, we found this mic to be too big and not flexible enough to fit our needs. Hope this review helps you determine whether or not it fits yours.

I have been using this model of microphone for years. I have installed them in may churches and other venues. It is a good brand, good price. The XLR connector on the bottom of the mic has never failed on any of the microphones I have in service.BE SURE TO HAVE THE PHANTOM POWER TURNED ON FOR THAT CHANNEL OF YOUR MIXER.This mic will not work without "Phantom Power" if your mixer does not have Phantom Power you can add a phantom power supply between your mixer and this mic. If your mixer only turns on phantom power for the whole mixer, that is fine. There is no harm having phantom power on input channels that don't need it.

This is a top performance mic, its sounds are prety clear. I would really likes to have the one with the mute button and red ring, but was not offered. Still is very awesome.

Original April 9, 2013 review:The photos for this item are extremely misleading; CVG12-B/C and CVG18-B/C do NOT include a mute button or red light-ring mute indicator. This is the only reason I gave it three stars. Otherwise, the quality is outstanding, as you'd expect from Shure microphones.CVG12S / CVG18S = With Mute switch/LED, Inline PreampCVG12RS / CVG18RS = With Light-ring, Mute Switch, Inline PreampApparently none of these models are available in the USA market. (Why???)As for the CVG12-B/C and CVG18-B/C, B means it's black, and C means it's cardioid... which is the currently case for all model variations.Also, just in case you aren't aware: If you want your mic setup to look like the one in the photo, you need to also buy the ~US$60 CVD desktop base, lest you're OK with using the supplied flange mount, drilling holes into your desk, and keeping your mic mounted at fixed position.Finally, the 18" (or 12") is literally the length of the gooseneck only, both the stiff and flexible portions. It does not include the base nor the microphone length. [i.e., it is measured from the bottom of the microphone (not the tip), to the top of the base (not the bottom, and I'm not talking about the CVD base either).] Hope that makes sense.-----Amended September 3, 2014 review:It seems Shure (or someone) has taken notice and has corrected the photos on both Shure's site and Amazon's site, so I've changed my review from three stars to four. Thank you, whoever did that.Now the only reason I didn't increase it to five stars is that the aforementioned mics still aren't sold in the USA, which is disappointing, and was one of the reasons I purchased this in the first place.After reading some of the other reviews, yes, this thing needs phantom power. If you're connecting it to a computer, the Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter is a great option, and is what I use. This mic won't work on its own.If you haven't noticed already, everything Shure carries a steep price premium. That's the biggest downside to this mic. It's really only worth the money if you have a (professional) reason for buying such a mic, or you just like having nice high quality things with money to blow. (This guy. *points thumb at chest*) If the latter, your life isn't going to get stupendously better or anything, no matter how much you like the sound of your own voice.Enjoy the mic!

Works great. We use it on a basic podium and it isn’t too long. I do wish that it was only bendable at the top but that’s a personal preference. Now if I could only get people to talk into it. Side note: when I take it off the podium, I feel like I could host a game show in the 70s.

Excellent sound quality! Great price.

I needed 2 gooseneck mics with XLR jack for our church. This fit the bill for price and features. Installed them yesterday and was blown away by their sensitivity. These replace two older Crown gooseneck mics, and I had to turn down the level on our sound board. In a dry run test, they sounded clear and should work well. In terms of build, this is a Shure product and I've always found them to be a great value for the money. Also, nice touch is the package did include a desktop mount and wood screws.Yes, I agree with other reviewers that the image is a little misleading but if you actually read through the page on Amazon, they indicate the desktop base is optional and 'Frequently Bought Together' with the microphone.Bottom line: you've been warned in the reviews: there is no tabletop base or mute button on this model. However, this is a great product for the money.