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Mic-Lock® with SoundPass

Can I use Mic-Lock with SoundPass for speakers instead of headphones?

Yes, you can plug your speakers directly into the 3.5mm female headphone connector and listen to music through the speakers.

Does Mic-Lock with SoundPass work even if I don't have earphones plugged into my computer?

The Mic-Lock security will work without any headphones plugged in.You won’t be able to hear music but it will still block the sound. Headphones are not required for the audio-blocking feature to work.

Does Mic-Lock SoundPass have an on/off slider switch to allow you to take phone calls?

There is no switch on the Mic-Lock with SoundPass.You will be able to hear the phone call but unless the Mic-Lock is unplugged, they will not be able to hear you.One way is to tap the speakerphone icon or another option is to pull the Mic-Lock out to

"How does this device work on cell phones? Does it block hackers from eavesdropping during a conversation?"

Our patented technology simulates a live microphone recording a silent room.No audio is transmitted into the device and hackers are not able to hear your voiceIf you need to talk, simply hit speakerphone or unplug the Mic-Lock.To restart the security

If I plug this device and use it, can I still receive calls and talk or does it completely block the microphone?

With this Mic-Lock, you would be able to hear the call but no one could hear you.We call this function as SoundPass.You can hear audio but mic security is always on. The output audio is a direct bypass so the audio quality is the same.If you unplug t

If you plug headphones that already have a built in microphone, will the Mic-Lock cancel out that microphone as well? Or just the mic on the phone?

When a headset with an internal microphone is plugged into a Mic-Lock with SoundPass, it will block the audio from being transmitted.When you tap the speakerphone it will follow your command and make the speakerphone the active microphone.To restart

I have a phone without aux, how can I use the Mic-Lock if I use a phone who have only WiFi or Bluetooth connection like the galaxy note 10+?

Every phone that we are aware of has one port to get audio in and out of.It may be Lightning or USB C if it is a newer device.We make units in USB C, Lightning, and 3.5mm.We make one for every phone.

Is the Mic-Lock with SoundPass female jack TRS or TRRS?

Mic-lock is TRRS or Tip/Ring/Ring/Sleeve.

Is this blocker the same as cutting the headphone wire all the way down to the plug?

The Mic-Lock has an electronic circuit inside that emulates a microphone recording a silent room.All modern electronic devices have a digital mix-master that can tell between something just being plugged in and a real microphone being present.A cut p

Will it work with a usb-port+ 3.5mm adapter?

Yes, as long as you have the adapter it will work.

Will this block sound on a live video?

Yes, with Mic-Lock plugged in as the active audio source, it will not record any audio from video or any other app and all sound is blocked.