Open microphones causing feedback or stage noise?
This automatically mutes your mic the moment you step away—no switches, no gates, no guesswork.
Tired of open mics causing feedback or stage noise?
The IR Mic Mute automatically shuts off your mic when no one is in front of it—no more ringing monitors, bleed, or forgetting to mute.
The D’Addario IR Mic Mute is a hands-free solution for one of the most common live sound problems—open microphones causing feedback and unwanted noise. Designed for live sound engineers, churches, and performers, it automatically mutes your mic when you step away and instantly reactivates when you return.
Perfect for:
If you’ve ever dealt with ringing monitors, stage bleed, or singers forgetting to mute their mic, this solves it automatically. No footswitch, no mixing adjustments—just cleaner sound every time someone steps away from the mic.
Why not just use a noise gate?
Gates can cut off vocals or require constant tweaking. The IR Mic Mute only activates when no one is at the mic—no guesswork.
Why not a mute switch?
Manual switches rely on the performer remembering to use them. This works automatically.
Like similar infrared systems, this works best when performers stay close to the mic. Fast movement toward the mic can result in a slight delay before audio opens, so it’s ideal for controlled stage environments.
Our Opinion
We like this for churches and small venues where multiple open mics are a constant issue. It’s a simple way to clean up a mix without adding complexity to your system.
D’Addario’s Mic Mute Infrared Sensor detects your presence near the mic and automatically mutes it when you step away, keeping your performance feedback-free.