If you've ever performed live with a headset mic, you know the moment I'm talking about.
The song ends. The audience applauds. You turn to say something to your bandmates — or worse, you cough, clear your throat, or mutter something under your breath. And the whole room hears it.
That's the problem I set out to solve.
The Mute Problem No One Was Talking About
Headset microphones have been around for decades. They're used by performers, presenters, and worship leaders around the world. But for all their convenience, they've always had one glaring gap: there's no easy way to mute yourself between songs without reaching for a mixer, a wireless pack clipped to your back, or asking your sound engineer to do it for you.
I'm a musician. I perform live. And I got tired of that problem.
So I built the HilderAmp headset mic — the first live performance headset mic with a mute switch located directly on the headset itself.
How It Works
The mute button is right there on the mic, within easy reach. Press it to mute between songs. Press it again to unmute. You can even tell whether you're muted by feel — the button sits in when muted, out when live. No guessing. No fumbling. No awkward moments.
Sound Quality First
A mute switch is only useful if the mic sounds great to begin with. The HilderAmp is engineered with a cardioid polar pattern for excellent sound isolation, and the frequency response is specifically tuned for live vocal performance. That means natural, clear sound — no EQ needed.
I'm so confident in how it sounds that I'll put it this way: don't just try it at a rehearsal or at home. Try it at a gig without any EQ applied and ask your audience how your voice sounded. I believe you'll sound better than you ever have.
A Guarantee to Match
Because HilderAmp is a new brand, I understand you're taking a chance. That's why every HilderAmp mic comes with a 60-day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. Try it at a real gig. If it's not the best headset mic you've ever used, send it back.
Built for the Stage
The HilderAmp headset mic is available in versions compatible with the most popular wireless systems — Shure, Sennheiser, AKG, Audix, and phantom powered XLR. Whatever system you're running, there's a HilderAmp for you.
If you're a vocalist, worship leader, or live performer who's tired of the limitations of traditional headset mics, I'd love for you to try it.
— David HIlderman