Superlux PRA518AM Conference microphone

Gooseneck Condenser Microphone for Conferences and Installations

The Superlux PRA518AM is a miniature gooseneck condenser microphone designed for podiums, conference tables, and lecterns where clear speech reproduction matters most. Its 450 mm flexible gooseneck positions the capsule precisely in front of the speaker's mouth while staying visually unobtrusive. The cardioid polar pattern focuses pickup on the speaker directly in front and rejects ambient room noise, making it well suited to multi-mic setups where spill from adjacent talkers would otherwise muddy the mix.

Quiet Flexing and Flexible Installation

Special attention during design and manufacturing means the gooseneck produces almost no audible noise when bent or repositioned during a live session. A red LED indicator on the body confirms power status at a glance, and the unit ships with a mounting base and foam windscreen ready for immediate installation.

Technical Parameters — What the Specs Mean for the Installer

Built for speech intelligibility rather than music capture, the PRA518AM's spec sheet translates directly into how it behaves on a podium or in a boardroom.

• Capsule Type: Back electret condenser — wide, flat response and high sensitivity for spoken voice
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid — focused front pickup that rejects side and rear noise
• Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 16 kHz — tailored range covering the full spectrum of human speech, from low chest resonance to crisp consonant articulation
• Sensitivity: -39 dBV/Pa (11 mV/Pa) — strong output level, needs less mixer gain
• Phantom Power: 9 – 52 V — compatible with virtually any mixer or conference system
• Package Content: Mounting kit and windscreen

Who the PRA518AM Is Built For

The Superlux PRA518AM is the right choice for AV installers, houses of worship, conference venues, and schools that need a reliable, affordable gooseneck microphone for permanent speech applications. It suits podiums, boardroom tables, and panel discussions where each participant needs their own mic. The wide 9 to 52 V phantom power range pairs with mixers, DSP processors, and conference systems already on site, while the included mounting kit and windscreen remove the need for separate accessories.