Detail 01
Infrared detection
The sensor responds to whether someone is directly in front of the microphone within its active range.
Product detailSKU #1500000456511
D'AddarioMic Mute Infrared Mic Sensor
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Mic Mute places infrared sensing in the microphone signal path to automate muting onstage. When the person directly in front of the mic leaves its active range, it triggers the mute circuit; returning to range restores the signal. That gives a vocalist, presenter, or service speaker a hands-free way to manage unattended microphones. It is designed to mount on a standard mic stand or clip and uses XLR connections as part of the existing cable run.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Live stages where unattended microphones need automatic muting between appearances.
- Presentations where the speaker steps away from and returns to the microphone.
- Service environments using a microphone stand or clip and XLR cable run.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
In-line XLR connection
It connects between the microphone and the mixer or snake in the cable path.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan for one XLR cable from microphone to sensor and another from sensor to mixer or snake.
- 02Meet the unit's power requirements.
- 03For condenser microphones, check phantom-power passthrough requirements.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What happens when I walk away from the microphone?
The sensor interrupts detection and automatically mutes the microphone signal.
02Does it unmute when I come back?
Yes. It automatically restores the signal when you return to its active range.
03How is it connected?
It is used in line with an XLR cable run between the microphone and mixer or snake.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black