Angry Audio Mic Tally Gadget

The Angry Audio Mic Tally Gadget is the ultimate solution for managing microphone tally lights in professional broadcast environments. Designed to seamlessly integrate with M!KA microphone arms equipped with built-in LED tally lights, this gadget ensures clear visual cues for on-air talent and guests, enhancing communication and reducing on-air errors.

Ideal for radio stations, podcast studios, and any professional broadcasting setup, the Angry Audio Mic Tally Gadget enhances on-air operations by providing clear, customizable visual indicators. Its compatibility with industry-standard equipment and robust design make it a valuable addition to any studio aiming for seamless communication and professional-grade performance.

Why the Mic Tally Gadget?
M!KA microphone arms, with all their pretty tally lights, are popular broadcast studio furnishings. But you need to be able to control those tally lights.How do you do that? The Mic Tally Gadget, that’s how.
To assume control of your tally lights, attach a 3 pin XLR female connector on the mic end of the cable and a 5 pin XLR male connector on the base end. We’ve gone through the trouble of including four 5 pin male connectors (in case your tally arms came with bare cables), but you may require adapters for these connections; don’t fret we make those too! Microphone audio and signal voltage for your tally lights are carried via 5 pin XLR connectors through the Mic Tally Gadget direct to your audio mixing console.
We do that via RJ45 StudioHub connectors (the gadget only serves as a pass through for your audio signal; there is no amplification or processing).
Each tally can be red or white. Use one color to signify on air, another color for ready. Or they can be set up to indicate some other status. Front panel switches can be used to manually control the tally lights as well. If you’re running a console with built in logic, you can also control the lights remotely via the four opto isolated RJ45 logic ports on the rear panel. You can drive these inputs with voltages from +3.3VDC to 12VDC. Various c onfigurations are possible. Power is provided by an internal 115V or 230V power supply via captive power cable.

Note: These connection instructions are specific to the M!KA microphone arms with tally and AXIA GPIO logic ports. Other microphone arms and/or consoles may be compatible, but the instructions will need to be adapted to the differences.

Key Features of the Angry Audio Mic Tally Gadget:

• Control Up to Four Mic Arm Tallies: Manage four microphone tally lights simultaneously, each with individual logic connectors for precise control.​angryaudio.com

• Dual-Color LED Support: Illuminate tally lights in red or white, allowing for customizable signaling—use red for on-air indication and white for standby or other statuses.​

• Seamless Audio Integration: Utilizes 5-pin XLR connectors to carry both microphone audio and tally light signals, with pass-through to RJ45 StudioHub+ connectors for easy integration with preamps and consoles like Axia xNode or Wheatstone Blade.​

• Manual Override Capability: Front panel switches provide the option to manually control each tally light, offering flexibility during live broadcasts.​

• Robust Construction: Built with an all-steel enclosure and premium components, the Mic Tally Gadget is designed for durability and long-term reliability in demanding studio environments.​

• Integrated Power Supply: Features an onboard linear power supply, eliminating the need for external adapters and simplifying installation.

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Specifications.

Audio Connections
Mic Inputs 5 pin XLR female jacks
Mic Throughs RJ45 female jacks, StudioHub+ pinout
Logic Inputs RJ45 female jacks, opto-isolated

Power and Environmental
Mains Power 115VAC/230VAC, 50/60Hz
Power Connection Captive power cable, various plugs
Tally Output 12VDC, 80mA
Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
Storage Temperature 20 to 45 C ( 4 to 113 F)
Relative Humidity 0% to 90% non condensing

Product Dimensions & Weight
Width x Depth x Height 12 x 9 x 6 in. (30.5 x 22.9 x 15.3 cm)
Weight 5 pounds (2.2 7 kg)
Shipping Dimensions & Weight
Width x Depth x Height 12 x 9 x 6 in. (30.5 x 22.9 x 15.3
Shipping Weight 5 pounds (2.27 kg)

Included in the box.
Mic Tally Gadget, XLR5M cable connectors (4 pcs), Axia GPIO adapters (4pcs)