Configurable PoE-powered mute button accessory designed for Shure networked audio products, including Microflex® Advance™ Array Microphones as well as the IntelliMix® P300 and IntelliMix Room DSPs, and ANIUSB-MATRIX. One or many of the low-profile touch sensitive mute buttons can be configured to mute one or multiple microphones, depending on user needs or room configurations. Supports standards-based security protocols to manage access and protect data, including 802.1x, secure boot/storage, and AES encryption for control and audio data.