Mic’d Up

A simple system to create safe spaces for referees.

Things have gotten so bad for referees that associations are putting body cams on their officials to try to protect them. We offer an affordable and practical alternative. Our system captures what the referee hears during a game and is trained to identify unsportsmanlike and abusive comments. It’s a cost-efficient option that supports your referees while maintaining the integrity of the game.

Proactive

Signage let’s your spectators know that the referees may be Mic’d Up, discouraging off-side comments before they happen.

Automated

Most referee abuse is verbal and goes unreported. We automate the process of passing on abusive comments so you aren’t guessing based on second hand information.

Affordable

Audio equipment and processing is significantly more affordable than video solutions and equipment, helping you to keep your money for what matters most.

Easy

The Mic’d Up audio recorder easily connects to a lanyard, whistle, or belt loop. Officials just turn it on at the game’s start and are ready to go, without needing to activate it when an incident may occur.

 FAQs

  • Our platform is sport agnostic. Since we are analyzing conflict and communication, not specific calls or performance analytics our technology can be used by any sport.

  • No. We understand that getting coaches and referees to do things can be… challenging.

    We suggest that you want participation levels high enough that you can get meaningful result. It makes sense that you may want to run this initially with a smaller test cohort.

    Contact us with more details about the size of your organization and we can come up with a game plan for how many participants you should have to get reliable trends.

  • No. We believe strongly in your right to privacy. Access to the game audio is limited to the participating referee and select members of your administration team.

  • Here’s a quick rundown of how we handle data, so you can feel confident using our system:

    Referee-Focused Recording

    • We only capture audio the referee would naturally hear—no hidden microphones in crowds or on the sidelines. This keeps the scope limited and game-focused.

    Secure Storage & Limited Access

    • We store recordings securely and restrict access to authorized officials. No one else sees or hears the raw audio.

    Transparent & Compliant

    • We recommend clear signage at each event. It’s a low-effort, high-impact way to be respectful and keep everyone informed.