The LILY P4D is a pressure-activated microphone ducking system. Simply step on the pressure-sensitive pad to activate the mic, and when you step off, the mic volume ducks, reducing bleed and background noise. You can choose between heavy, medium, or light ducking settings to fit your needs. It's easy to integrate into any setup, compact, and designed to give you full control over your sound.

Yes! The LILY P4D works with all types of microphones, including dynamic, condenser, and even ribbon microphones. As long as it's a balanced signal microphone, the LILY P4D is compatible, giving you maximum flexibility for any live sound setup. Check gain reduction in our manual here.

The LILY P4D offers a more natural and intuitive solution for microphone control. Unlike traditional microphone gates that rely on sound sensitivity or optical sensors, the LILY P4D uses a pressure-sensitive pad, allowing the performer to activate or mute the mic by simply stepping on or off the pad. This eliminates issues like misfires from head movements, lighting interference, or unwanted sensitivity adjustments. The result is smooth, reliable ducking that keeps your mix clean while giving the performer total control without sacrificing sound quality.

Yes, the LILY P4D allows you to adjust the ducking level with three options: High, Medium, or Low attenuation. The exact dB reduction varies depending on the microphone you’re using, but we provide a detailed document for even more specific information. This flexibility ensures you can fine-tune the ducking to fit your setup perfectly.

The LILY P4D enhances live sound quality by reducing microphone bleed, which keeps the mix cleaner and more controlled. By using pressure-activated ducking, it automatically lowers mic volume when not in use, minimizing unwanted noise and ambient sounds. This results in a clearer, more focused performance mix, making it easier for engineers to manage sound and for musicians to maintain a professional-quality stage presence (read more).

Setting up the LILY P4D with your pedal board is quick and easy:

Step 1: Connect the LILY P4D inline with your dynamic or condenser microphone.
Step 2: Power the LILY P4D by connecting it to your pedal board’s 9V power supply, or use the included 9V power adapter.
Step 3: Connect the pressure-sensitive pad to the P4D input.

With everything connected, you’re ready to enjoy clean, controlled stage audio, with ducking activated as soon as you step on the pad! How to setup LILY P4D.

The LILY P4D is often pronounced "Lily Pad," which reflects both the name and its function. "P4D" stands for Pad for Ducking, emphasizing its key feature of ducking microphone volume when you step off the pad to reduce mic bleed. The name combines the idea of simplicity and control, making it easy to remember and use for musicians and audio engineers alike.

The LILY P4D is available in two sizes to suit different performance needs. The Travel Size measures 10 inches by 15 inches, making it compact and ideal for smaller setups or easy integration with pedal boards. For larger stages or more dynamic control, the Arena Size is 24 inches by 36 inches, offering more surface area while delivering the same pressure-activated microphone ducking functionality. Both sizes ensure reliable sound control, giving you the flexibility to choose the one that best fits your setup.

No, the LILY P4D is designed specifically for wired microphones and does not support wireless systems. It's optimized to provide precise ducking control for balanced signal, wired microphones only.

Your purchase of the LILY P4D includes a pressure-activated pad—either the Travel Size (10in x 15in) or the Arena Size (24in x 36in)—along with the P4D control unit and a 9V power supply. This complete setup ensures you're ready to start using the LILY P4D as soon as you receive it.