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Scare Actor Helper Controller – Pre-Recorded Audio Trigger with Strobe Light, RF Remote & Relay | Haunted Attraction, Halloween Maze, Theme Park, Theater
Scare Actor Helper Controller – Pre-Recorded Audio Trigger with Strobe Light, RF Remote & Relay | Haunted Attraction, Halloween Maze, Theme Park, Theater
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Orders placed now ship in 10–14 business days. Board supply is on a rolling schedule: Batch 1 (50 boards) is shipped, Batch 2 (50 boards) lands the week of Sept 22 and covers current queue, and Batch 3 (50 boards) is already in production at the fab (~10-day turnaround) and will cover new October orders. Fast shipping (Priority/2nd Day) speeds up transit only, not build time. Need it by a specific date? Email me first. All Halloween sales final after Oct 31 — no returns or refunds accepted after this date.
The Actor Helper Controller is a professional-grade scare actor audio controller built for haunted house actors, jump-scare performers, and theatrical performers who need reliable, hands-free sound effects — activated at the push of a button or the click of a remote. Stop straining your voice. Start scaring smarter.
Load your custom screams, roars, laugh tracks, or any theatrical audio onto the Actor Helper Controller. Mount the included push button on the wall, drop a step-pad on the floor, or trigger from across the room with the included 433 MHz RF remote. Your audio fires — every single time — so you can focus on the performance, not your voice.
Used in haunted attractions, Halloween mazes, theme parks, scare zones, escape rooms, and theatrical productions.
What's Included with the Actor Helper Controller
- Controller unit (main board)
- 12V 3A power supply (pre-wired)
- Push button with pre-wired 5 ft cord (wall or floor mountable)
- 433 MHz RF wireless remote control
- 20W LED lamp with pre-wired 9 ft cord
- Small screwdriver
- 128 MB Micro SD card included with SD version
Optional Accessories
- Push/Step Button — 5ft cord $15 / 10ft cord $20 — second trigger for two-actor scenes, replacement, or extended-reach activation. Add one →
- 433MHz RF Remote (additional/replacement) — $15 — pair multiple remotes to one controller so any actor can fire the scare. Add one → | Watch pairing tutorial
Due to international shipping regulations on lithium batteries and plug standards, two small adjustments apply to orders outside the USA:
1. RF Remote — CR2032 battery removed. The remote ships without its coin cell battery (lithium battery shipping restrictions). A replacement CR2032 is available at any pharmacy, supermarket, or electronics store in your country. Pop it in and the remote works as designed.
2. Power Adapter — USA plug. The included 12V 3A power adapter is rated 100–240V worldwide, so it works safely on your local power. You'll just need an inexpensive USA-to-[your country] plug-shape adapter ($2–5 at any travel store or electronics shop). No voltage transformer needed.
Everything else in the kit ships exactly as listed. Questions before you order? Email me directly — I answer every message personally.
Actor Helper Controller Play Modes — Full Control Over Every Trigger
Mode 1 – Play to End
Press once and the audio plays all the way through — cannot be interrupted by pressing again. The Actor Helper Controller automatically advances to the next file when done. Perfect for set-and-forget scare sequences.
Mode 2 – Push Play / Push Stop
Press to start, press again to stop. Full actor control over when audio starts and ends.
Mode 3 – Push & Hold
Audio plays while you hold the button. Releases the moment you let go — ideal for growl or ambient effects tied to performer movement.
After each clip finishes, the Actor Helper Controller automatically advances to the next audio file in the queue. If only one file is loaded, it resets and is ready for the next trigger activation.
Built-in Strobe Light — 3 Programmable Modes
- Variable Frequency Strobe — adjustable from 2 Hz to 35 Hz using the onboard potentiometer
- Constant On — steady light that stays on while audio plays
- Random Flash Sequence — pre-programmed unpredictable flash pattern for a more realistic haunt effect
The Actor Helper Controller saves strobe settings to onboard memory — your configuration survives power cycles with zero reprogramming.
Watch the complete Actor Helper Controller tutorial before you buy. Setup walkthrough, all 3 play modes demonstrated, custom audio upload via USB-C, RF remote pairing, strobe configuration, and live scare-cue demos.
Watch the Tutorial →
Actor Helper Controller Audio Formats & Storage
- Supports MP3 and WAV audio files
- Load audio via USB-C port — plug in, drag and drop, done
- Playback order follows copy order — first file copied plays first
Available in two versions:
- 4 MB Internal Memory — ideal for a few short clips or a single scare sequence
- 128 MB SD Card Version — includes Micro SD card, holds hours of audio for complex haunted attraction setups
Actor Helper Controller Outputs & Relay
- 3.5mm Line Out (Mono) — connect to any amplifier or powered speaker
- RCA Left & Right (Mono) — dual output for amplifier connection
- Onboard Relay (Normally Open) — activates automatically when audio plays; trigger fog machines, external lights, strobe accessories, or any compatible haunted house prop
- 20W LED Lamp — pre-wired 9 ft cord, activates with audio
- 2 Trigger Inputs — connect two separate push buttons; ideal for scare actors who move between positions in a haunt maze or scare zone
Note: An amplifier or powered/amplified speakers are required. The Actor Helper Controller outputs line-level audio only.
The most-asked question. Cheapest and cleanest setup I've tested is a small 20W guitar practice amp — around $40 shipped, all-black cabinet, mono AUX input, and volume controlled straight from the Actor Helper. Full comparison video and wiring walk-through on the tutorial page.
Watch the budget speaker setup →
Easy Setup — Get Your Actor Helper Controller Running in Minutes
- Hold the SETUP button and plug in the 12V adapter
- Rotate the potentiometer left to right to select your strobe mode and frequency
- Release the SETUP button — settings save automatically to onboard memory
- Select your play mode with the MODE switch (1, 2, or 3)
- Load your audio files via USB-C
- Mount your push button trigger, plug in your speaker, and you're ready to scare
📄 Download Actor Helper Controller User Manual (PDF)
Status LEDs
Four onboard LEDs let you monitor the Actor Helper Controller at a glance:
- 12V LED — controller power
- 5V LED — internal logic power
- Strobe LED — strobe output activity
- Relay LED — relay activation status
Actor Helper Controller Technical Specifications
- Power: 12V DC, 3A (included)
- Trigger Inputs: 2× (push button, step pad, or compatible trigger)
- RF Remote: 433 MHz (included)
- Audio Formats: MP3, WAV
- Storage: 4 MB internal / 128 MB Micro SD (SD version)
- Audio Upload: USB-C
- Audio Outputs: 3.5mm mono line out, RCA L/R mono
- Strobe: Adjustable 2–35 Hz, constant on, or random sequence
- Relay: Normally Open (NO) — activates on audio playback
- LED Lamp: 20W, 9 ft pre-wired cord
Who Uses the Actor Helper Controller
- Haunted House & Halloween Maze Actors — fire roars, screams, and jump-scare sounds without saying a word; save your voice for a full-season run
- Theme Park & Scare Zone Performers — consistent audio every trigger, no voice fatigue after long shifts
- Theatrical & Stage Performers — trigger pre-recorded theatrical audio on cue, completely hands-free
- Escape Room Designers — add timed or push-button audio elements to any room build
- Haunt Prop Builders — use the Actor Helper Controller onboard relay to sync fog machines, lighting rigs, or external props to audio playback automatically
Let customers speak for us
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