Whirlwind 4334434640 MICMUTE-PT Push-to-Talk Footswitch

The Whirlwind MICMUTE-PT is a purpose-built push-to-talk footswitch designed for engineers and performers who need hands-free, default-mute microphone control. In broadcast booths, houses of worship, theater backstage comms, and live stage talkback systems, there are countless situations where a mic needs to be silent until intentionally activated — and the MICMUTE-PT handles that task with the clean, no-compromise signal path Whirlwind is known for. The momentary switching keeps the audio muted until the pedal is physically depressed, then cuts the signal the instant you release, giving precise control over exactly when your voice hits the mix.

Built into a heavy steel enclosure designed to absorb repeated stomps night after night, the unit connects via standard XLR in and out, dropping inline between source and console with no configuration required. The passive switching circuit means there are no active electronics adding noise, no power supply to fail, and no gain staging surprises — the audio passes through clean, or it doesn't pass at all. Phantom power travels through uninterrupted, so condenser microphones operate normally. For engineers who value signal chain transparency and mechanical reliability over feature count, the MICMUTE-PT is a set-and-forget solution that earns its spot on the pedalboard or under the desk.