Detail 01
100% passive circuit
It operates without external power or batteries.
Product detailSKU #1500000464570
Radial EngineeringHOTSHOT MD Dynamic Mic Switcher
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The HOTSHOT MD is a passive foot-controlled router for a dynamic microphone. With no switch pressed, the microphone feeds Output A for the PA or monitors. Holding either momentary footswitch sends the signal to Output B or C and automatically mutes A; pressing both routes to B and C together. That layout supports private stage cues or communication with a separate destination while keeping the main channel out of the conversation. Locking XLR input and steel construction suit regular stage use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Music directors sending momentary microphone cues to monitor world or a private technical channel.
- Live performers who need to keep normal vocal routing on Output A between cues.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Microphones other than dynamic models, as the input is specified for a dynamic microphone.
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.
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Outputs A, B, and C
A serves the PA or monitors, while B and C connect to second and third locations.
Detail 03
Momentary B and C footswitches
Holding a switch reroutes the microphone signal; both can be held for simultaneous B and C routing.
Detail 04
Ground lifts on Outputs B and C
Each switch disconnects pin 1 on its respective output.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Use a dynamic microphone with the locking XLR input.
- 02Plan the destinations for Outputs A, B, and C before wiring the switcher.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the HOTSHOT MD need power?
No. Its circuit is passive and requires no external power or batteries.
02What happens when no footswitch is pressed?
The microphone signal goes to Output A for normal PA or monitor use.
03Can Outputs B and C be used at the same time?
Yes. Pressing both momentary footswitches routes the microphone signal to Outputs B and C simultaneously.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPickups & controls
- Output B Footswitch
- Momentary footswitch to reroute microphone signal to Output B
- Output C Footswitch
- Momentary footswitch to reroute microphone signal to Output C
- Simultaneous Output Switching
- Momentary footswitches (B and C) pressed together to route signal to Outputs B and C simultaneously
6 detailsConnections & power
- Output B Ground Lift
- Switch to disconnect pin-1 on Output B
- Output C Ground Lift
- Switch to disconnect pin-1 on Output C
- Microphone Input
- Locking XLR input for dynamic microphones
- Output B
- XLR output for connection to a second location
- Output C
- XLR output for connection to a third location
- Output A
- XLR output for vocal channel to PA/monitors
1 detailsOther
- Automatic Muting
- Output A automatically muted when Output B or C is active
