Pro Co Sound Cough Drop Series CDPB Panic Button Microphone A/B & Muting Switch

What sets the Pro Co Sound Cough Drop Series CDPB Panic Button Microphone A/B and Muting Switch apart is its innovative design and high-quality performance. This versatile device is compatible with any balanced or floating low-impedance (150 Ohms nominal) microphone or signal source, ensuring clean and reliable audio output.The user-friendly foot-operated pedal allows singers, speakers, and professional instrumentalists to effortlessly reroute the microphone signal from Output A to Output B. This feature is particularly beneficial for live performances, recording studios, and situations requiring quick switching between muted and unmuted modes.The Panic Button's unique feature is its ability to function as a momentary push-to-talk, momentary push-to-mute, or latching microphone muting switch. This versatility makes it an essential tool for praise ministers, speakers, and musicians who need to communicate with their crew, especially singing drummers and guitarists.The device ensures seamless switching between channels, with no "pop" sound. It also features a gain pot located in the battery compartment that controls the level of Output B. If the battery dies, the circuit automatically reverts to Channel A, ensuring uninterrupted performance.The Panic Button also offers customizable modes of operation, selectable via dip switches located in the battery compartment. These range from A/B switch to muting switch, momentary push-to-talk, momentary push-to-mute to latching. The status indicator light displays the condition of the microphone signal, with green indicating an "on" state or routing to Output A, and red indicating a muted or "off" state or routing to Output B.The device is designed for durability, with a 16-gauge steel top and a rugged 11-gauge, black epoxy painted steel base for excellent magnetic shielding from 60Hz AC hum fields. The enclosure features a textured polycarbonate overlay with clear control and connector function graphics. The unit is equipped with four non-conductive, anti-skid feet for stability.The Panic Button can be operated with a 9V battery or with the provided 9V AC power supply. It features top-quality connectors and switches for long-lasting, trouble-free service, even in demanding situations such as remote broadcast and recording operations. The device uses standard microphone cables for connections, and includes a female XLR-type connector for Mic Input and Male XLR-type connectors for Outputs A and B. A mini toggle ON/OFF switch is provided, and the unit features a tool-free-access battery compartment for convenience.