Short Stop Mute Switch by ProCo

This is an indispensible item for live radio talk shows.   It provides a quick, easy to operate mute function for your on air talent.  Ever wonder why when you're listening to the radio, you don't hear all of the coughs, throat clearings, frogs and gremlins that issue from most of us?   Well this is it.  

These units are in excellent condition, with no signs of wear.   They provide NOISELESS muting for dynamic AND condenser microphones.  No batteries required.   Selling new for $70 and up.  This unit is a bargain at $39.    Designed for foot operation, this can be used as a table top hand operated muting button.

From ProCO:

Short Stop represents a name change for the original Pro Co Cough Drop, a passive momentary microphone-muting switch. To operate, the users microphone cable is plugged into the Short Stop and the Short Stop is plugged into the sound system. If the entertainer has to cough or clear his/her throat, s/he steps on the Short Stop’s momentary switch pressing and holding down the switch, muting the microphones signal to the sound system for as long as necessary, preventing embarrassing sounds from reaching the audience. Releasing the foot-switch (which can easily be used as well as a hand-operated unit) allows the entertainer to resume normal communication with the audience.