--- product_id: 1399933 title: "AC-404 USB Boundary Condenser Conferencing Microphone - Black" brand: "mxl" price: "β‚©209305" currency: KRW in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Mxl" url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/1399933-ac-404-usb-boundary-condenser-conferencing-microphone-black store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # 180Β° pickup pattern Plug & play USB connectivity Durable all-metal build AC-404 USB Boundary Condenser Conferencing Microphone - Black **Brand:** mxl **Price:** β‚©209305 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Own the room with crystal-clear clarity β€” your voice, amplified and unstoppable. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** AC-404 USB Boundary Condenser Conferencing Microphone - Black by mxl - **How much does it cost?** β‚©209305 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/1399933-ac-404-usb-boundary-condenser-conferencing-microphone-black) ## Best For - mxl enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mxl brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Built-In Monitoring Jack:** Stay in control with a headphone/speaker jack for real-time audio monitoring during calls and recordings. - β€’ **Rugged Metal Construction:** Engineered for durability and longevity, built to withstand daily professional use. - β€’ **Sleek, Low-Profile Design:** Discreetly rests on any flat surface, blending seamlessly into your workspace or meeting room. - β€’ **Effortless USB Plug & Play:** Instantly transform any space into a professional conference roomβ€”no drivers, no hassle. - β€’ **Crystal-Clear 180Β° Coverage:** Capture every voice in the room with a wide cardioid boundary design that picks up sound up to 25 feet away. ## Overview The MXL AC-404 USB Boundary Condenser Microphone delivers professional-grade audio with a 180-degree pickup pattern and 25-foot range, perfect for conference rooms, webcasts, and large meetings. Featuring plug-and-play USB connectivity and a built-in headphone monitoring jack, it combines durability with sleek design to elevate any workspace or event. Trusted by professionals for crystal-clear speech intelligibility even in noisy environments. ## Description The AC-404 is designed to capture crystal clear speech intelligibility for Houses of Worship, web conferencing, court reporting, and more with easy plug-and-play USB connectivity. Three microphone capsules in a surface-mount boundary design delivers an amazing 180 degree pickup pattern with a 25' range making it ideal for podiums, conference rooms, courtrooms and connected classrooms. The low profile design is now available in white and black, and is designed to simply rest on any flat surface so it's both discrete and convenient for every day use Review: Exceeded all expectations - I hope this helps others, but I got this purely for Twitch streaming. I've so far used it in several different environments, first for a conference room roughly 20x20 (possibly bigger) in which it had to pick up everyone's voice clearly even in the back rows, and 2nd at my own house on a table to hear people talking at a table roughly 3x6. Here's how it worked in both environments: In Conference Room: Ok so for a USB device this thing is RIDICULOUS. I tested this against the Jabra Speak410 speakers and the MXL blows it out of the water for several reasons. First it's smaller, it's simpler to use, it can be concealed much more, and the sound is MUCH better. This device was able to pick up everyone's voice in the room surprisingly well and honestly it probably did just as well as serious audio equipment that will cost you x3+ more than this single device. To top it off for my instance of using this I needed to use this through a skype session and I was still able to hear everyone clearly even with the downgraded sound quality. In a room at a table: I'm able to pick up everyone in the room clearly as if they are right next to the mic. In fact this mic probably works TOO well for this situation. Simply because it can pick up everything around it, probably even better than my own ears. Roommates sometimes will have on a TV roughly 15-20ft away and it will hear EVERYTHING going on on the TV clearly, it'll even pick up when the front door opens and closes and that's a solid 20-30ft away around several corners. So like most great audio equipment it will pick up the sound clearly, but you gotta make sure you put yourself in the right environment to use it so it doesn't pick up background noises. If you are running a podcast, I would only suggest using this if you need to pick up voices from a crowd, or if you have a large amount of people on a single podcast. But in general I would stick with the other mics such as the Yeti devices Review: Does everything asked of it and more - This was purchased to use in an environment that is, frankly, supposed to be beyond the capabilities of this microphone. We have just started webcasting our homeowners association board meetings. There are 10 board members in a horseshoe configuration in the front of the room, speaking through a central sound system with speakers in the ceiling. The room is 1800SF of totally open area and the audience in attendance numbers from 40-60 people with an opportunity for them to speak through a completely different, portable sound system. The mic was placed approximately fifteen feet from the center of the horseshoe, pointing towards the board members. The webcam (Logitech BCC950, also from desertcart) is placed about ten feet behind the microphone and is piped into the portable speaker system via a 50 foot 3.5mm to 1/4" microphone cable. The operator (me) sits at the table with the webcam and runs the webcast software we are using (Anymeeting) on a Dell 3521 Laptop. Since I make a bit of noise typing, changing settings and remotely turning the camera, I wanted some separation from the mic, thus the reason for the different location. The microphone picks up the board perfectly - crystal clear to those attending via the webcast. It works seamlessly with Windows 8.1 and complements the video from the Logitech very nicely. When live participants speak through the portable system, it also captures them quite well. When remote participants are "called on", their voice also comes through the portable system and is also captured nicely although will give them a lot of echo since it's sending the same voice back out over the webcast. I could mute the mic during their question/comment but then other remote participants wouldn't hear it so the speaker just has to turn down their own speakers while talking and everything is fine. The only "downside" to the mic is that it is so sensitive that it picks up ambient noise so if someone in the audience makes a quiet, off the record comment, it is often picked up even though spoken softly. Adjusting the gain levels will likely cure most of this problem during future meetings. Or people will learn that they are live no matter how softly they talk if they are within a few feet of the mic. I can't isolate it anymore than that since the room is somewhat crowded. Since the mic is picking up the board and participant voices via the speaker system, I may be able to actually move the mic to the very back of the room since location should not matter if the overhead speakers are all working okay. I remember the days when a microphone of this quality would cost hundred of dollars and now this is under seventy. It seems to be of very high quality, comes with a nice little carrying case. I do recommend the 15 foot USB extension for placement purposes - it's here on desertcart for five dollars or so. ## Features - Outstanding sound quality even in noisy environments - Turn any location into a conference room - Built-in headphone/speaker monitoring jack - Reccomended for Zoom web conferencing software - Durable all metal construction - Delivers outstanding sound quality even in noisy environments - Includes 6 foot USB cable, headphone/speaker jack. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001TGTDFM | | Antenna Location | Singing, Video Conference | | Audible Noise | 78 db | | Best Sellers Rank | #109,970 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #47 in Telephone Audio Conferencing Products | | Brand | MXL | | Built-In Media | MXL | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Headphone, Personal Computer, Speaker | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connector Type | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 832 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Metal | | Frequency Range | 20 KHz | | Frequency Response | 16 KHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00801813128567 | | Hardware Platform | PC | | Item Dimensions | 4.3 x 2.95 x 2 inches | | Item Type Name | USB Boundary Condenser Conferencing Microphone | | Item Weight | 0.2 kg | | Manufacturer | Marshall Electronics | | Mfr Part Number | MXLAC404 | | Microphone Form Factor | Microphone Only | | Model Name | AC-404 | | Model Number | MXLAC404 | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. | | Number of Channels | 1 | | Polar Pattern | Wide Cardioid | | Power Source | USB | | Recommended Uses For Product | Singing, Video Conference | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 78 db | | Special Feature | Stand | | UPC | 763615932950 809186264059 807030488644 088037971753 172304259405 115971025362 851905137793 872182662846 971500452180 132018269541 801813128567 887610295640 809385659069 163121396657 734911314962 883619889835 809185807448 803982805317 658700916680 854432524500 041114087570 | | Unit Count | 8640 Ounce | | Warranty Description | 1 year warranty, potential extension upon mxl website registration. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** MXL - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Headphone, Personal Computer, Speaker - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Connector Type:** USB - **Included Components:** MXL - **Model Name:** AC-404 - **Polar Pattern:** Wide Cardioid - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Singing, Video Conference - **Special Feature:** Stand ## Images ![AC-404 USB Boundary Condenser Conferencing Microphone - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812iKanB1VL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceeded all expectations *by L***Y on August 30, 2016* I hope this helps others, but I got this purely for Twitch streaming. I've so far used it in several different environments, first for a conference room roughly 20x20 (possibly bigger) in which it had to pick up everyone's voice clearly even in the back rows, and 2nd at my own house on a table to hear people talking at a table roughly 3x6. Here's how it worked in both environments: In Conference Room: Ok so for a USB device this thing is RIDICULOUS. I tested this against the Jabra Speak410 speakers and the MXL blows it out of the water for several reasons. First it's smaller, it's simpler to use, it can be concealed much more, and the sound is MUCH better. This device was able to pick up everyone's voice in the room surprisingly well and honestly it probably did just as well as serious audio equipment that will cost you x3+ more than this single device. To top it off for my instance of using this I needed to use this through a skype session and I was still able to hear everyone clearly even with the downgraded sound quality. In a room at a table: I'm able to pick up everyone in the room clearly as if they are right next to the mic. In fact this mic probably works TOO well for this situation. Simply because it can pick up everything around it, probably even better than my own ears. Roommates sometimes will have on a TV roughly 15-20ft away and it will hear EVERYTHING going on on the TV clearly, it'll even pick up when the front door opens and closes and that's a solid 20-30ft away around several corners. So like most great audio equipment it will pick up the sound clearly, but you gotta make sure you put yourself in the right environment to use it so it doesn't pick up background noises. If you are running a podcast, I would only suggest using this if you need to pick up voices from a crowd, or if you have a large amount of people on a single podcast. But in general I would stick with the other mics such as the Yeti devices ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does everything asked of it and more *by T***6 on July 20, 2014* This was purchased to use in an environment that is, frankly, supposed to be beyond the capabilities of this microphone. We have just started webcasting our homeowners association board meetings. There are 10 board members in a horseshoe configuration in the front of the room, speaking through a central sound system with speakers in the ceiling. The room is 1800SF of totally open area and the audience in attendance numbers from 40-60 people with an opportunity for them to speak through a completely different, portable sound system. The mic was placed approximately fifteen feet from the center of the horseshoe, pointing towards the board members. The webcam (Logitech BCC950, also from Amazon) is placed about ten feet behind the microphone and is piped into the portable speaker system via a 50 foot 3.5mm to 1/4" microphone cable. The operator (me) sits at the table with the webcam and runs the webcast software we are using (Anymeeting) on a Dell 3521 Laptop. Since I make a bit of noise typing, changing settings and remotely turning the camera, I wanted some separation from the mic, thus the reason for the different location. The microphone picks up the board perfectly - crystal clear to those attending via the webcast. It works seamlessly with Windows 8.1 and complements the video from the Logitech very nicely. When live participants speak through the portable system, it also captures them quite well. When remote participants are "called on", their voice also comes through the portable system and is also captured nicely although will give them a lot of echo since it's sending the same voice back out over the webcast. I could mute the mic during their question/comment but then other remote participants wouldn't hear it so the speaker just has to turn down their own speakers while talking and everything is fine. The only "downside" to the mic is that it is so sensitive that it picks up ambient noise so if someone in the audience makes a quiet, off the record comment, it is often picked up even though spoken softly. Adjusting the gain levels will likely cure most of this problem during future meetings. Or people will learn that they are live no matter how softly they talk if they are within a few feet of the mic. I can't isolate it anymore than that since the room is somewhat crowded. Since the mic is picking up the board and participant voices via the speaker system, I may be able to actually move the mic to the very back of the room since location should not matter if the overhead speakers are all working okay. I remember the days when a microphone of this quality would cost hundred of dollars and now this is under seventy. It seems to be of very high quality, comes with a nice little carrying case. I do recommend the 15 foot USB extension for placement purposes - it's here on Amazon for five dollars or so. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good boundary mic for the price *by J***R on June 16, 2016* Overall this is a good quality mic for the price. I compared it to the similar Soundtech CM-1000, and there are pros and cons to each. Both had better sound than my Jabra Speak 410/510 USB speaker/mic, though neither has speaker or bluetooth functions. I would also check out the Samson GoMic, which (though not a boundary mic) is good sounding, very flexible, and less expensive. The MXL isn't really omnidirectional; possibly this is a function of the 3 capsule design? (pic attached). In any case, mine acts as a cardioid pattern mic (the slanted bit is the front), and I got good results orienting the mic this way. 90 degrees off axis was several dB down and sounded more distant, and 180 was even worse. The SoundTech CM-1000 was omni, and though it had a few dB more noise and didn't sound as good as the MXL on axis, it was better off axis. Thus, in a room with only a couple of people or for more distant pickup the MXL wins, but for a small round conference table the SoundTech does. The SoundTech allows you to daisy chain additional mics for better pickup for larger tables or rooms; the MXL does not. However, adding a second mic increased room noise by 6dB. Though it definitely gave more uniform pickup, in my room (noisy due to old A/C system) the background noise made this setup unusable. In quieter rooms this might be a good solution, but I'd verify that it works in your space before committing to it. ## Frequently Bought Together - MXL AC404 USB Conferencing Microphone for Skype/AIM/Yahoo/MSN - Lindy 1m USB 2.0 Type A to Mini-B Cable, Anthra Line, Pro Range, Gold Plated Contacts, Double Shielded, Durable, Flexible Pro Cable, Cameras, Hard Drives, GPS, Game Controllers, Music Equipment etc. - LMS Data M6 Cage Nuts Screws and Washers Set -Assortment Nuts and Bolts Kit for Rack Mount Data Cabinets, Server Shelves Fixing and Installation (Black, 50) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kr/products/1399933-ac-404-usb-boundary-condenser-conferencing-microphone-black](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/1399933-ac-404-usb-boundary-condenser-conferencing-microphone-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-08-05*