Soundcore Rave 3S Portable Bluetooth Speaker
User Manual and Guide
At a Glance
Front & Back View: The speaker features a handle for portability. The front displays the speaker grille and controls, while the back panel houses ports and additional features.
Top Panel Controls:
- ? Volume Control: Adjust the volume of the speaker.
- ?️ Reverb Control: Rotate clockwise/counterclockwise to increase/decrease reverb for microphones.
- ?️ Reverb Level Indication: Displays the current reverb level applied to your microphone.
- ⚡ Power Button: Powers the device on or off.
- ? Battery Indicator: Shows the battery level of the device.
- ? Bluetooth Button: Press to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
- ?❌ AI Vocal Removal: Press to remove original vocals from a song, leaving only the accompaniment. Press again to restore vocals.
- ✨ AuraCast Button: Press to enable the AuraCast feature.
- ? LightShow Button: Press to turn the light effect on or off.
- ?⬆️ BassUp Button: Press to enhance the low frequency of the audio source.
- ⏭️ Next Track Button: Press once to skip to the next track.
- ▶️ Play/Pause Button: Press once to play or pause the audio source.
- ⏮️ Previous Track Button: Press once to skip to the previous track.
Back Panel Controls & Inputs
- ? Gain (Guitar): Adjust the gain of the connected guitar.
- ?️ Wired Volume Control: Rotate to increase/decrease the volume of a connected guitar or wired microphone.
- ? USB-C Charging Port: Plug in the provided C-C cable to charge the device.
- ?? Guitar / Microphone Socket (6.5mm): Connect to a guitar or wired microphone.
- ? Input Switch Toggle: Switch to the connected guitar or microphone input.
- ? AUX IN: Connect an external audio device via a 3.5 mm audio cable (not supplied).
Charging Your Speaker
Use a certified USB-C to USB-C cable and charger to prevent any damage.
Indicator Status | Meaning |
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Flashing Red ? | Low Battery |
Flashing White ⚪ | Being Charged |
Steady White ✔️ | Fully Charged |
Powering On/Off
- Power On: Press the Power Button once. ▶️
- Power Off: Press and hold the Power Button for 2 seconds. ❌
The speaker will automatically power off after 20 minutes of no audio input. This auto-power-off time can be adjusted in the soundcore app.
Using Your Speaker: Bluetooth Mode
Press the Bluetooth button ? to enter Bluetooth pairing mode. Then, select "soundcore Rave 3S" from your device's Bluetooth list to connect.
Indicator Status | Mode |
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Flashing Blue ? | Enter Bluetooth Pairing Mode |
Steady Blue ✔️ | Bluetooth Connected |
- To re-enter Bluetooth pairing mode, press the Bluetooth button once.
- This speaker can only play music from one mobile device at a time. To play from another device, pause the currently active device first.
- Each time you power on the speaker, it will automatically connect to your last connected device if it's within Bluetooth range. Otherwise, press the Bluetooth button to enter pairing mode.
Using Your Speaker: TWS (True Wireless Stereo) Mode
Two identical soundcore speakers can pair for stereo sound, with one acting as the left channel and the other as the right.
To enter TWS pairing mode: With one speaker connected to a smartphone or tablet, press the AuraCast button ✨ simultaneously on both speakers. This mode is powered by AuraCast technology.
Upon successful pairing, you will hear a sound prompt. Then, double press the AuraCast button on either speaker to assign the left and right audio channels.
Action | Indicator Status | Mode |
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Press Once | Steady White ⚪ | Enter / Exit TWS Pairing Mode |
(After pairing) Steady White (Speaker 1) | Steady White ✔️ | TWS Pairing |
(After pairing) Steady White (Speaker 2) | Steady White ✔️ | TWS Connected |
Using Your Speaker: AuraCast
Connect one speaker to a smartphone, then press the AuraCast button ✨ on up to 10 soundcore speakers with AuraCast function to synchronize audio and light.
You will hear a notification sound when enabling or disabling the AuraCast feature.
Action | Indicator Status | Mode |
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Press Once | Steady White ⚪ | Enter / Exit AuraCast Pairing Mode |
(After pairing) Steady White | Steady White ✔️ | AuraCast Connected |
Using the Wireless Microphones
- Unscrew the battery cover.
- Install two AA batteries.
Microphone Controls:
- Power On: Press the power button once. ▶️
- Power Off: Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. ❌
- Mic Volume Up/Down: Use the ⬆️ / ⬇️ buttons.
- Adjust Vocal Removal Level: Use the ? button to adjust vocal retention from 4% to 100%.
Once powered on, the wireless microphones automatically connect to the speaker. The speaker's AI Vocal Removal button removes vocals with one press. The microphone's AI Vocal Removal button allows adjustable vocal retention, and the speaker remembers this setting.
Manual Pairing of Wireless Microphones
If the wireless microphones do not connect automatically after powering on, follow these steps for manual pairing:
- On the speaker, press and hold the Next Track ⏭️ and AI Vocal Removal ?❌ buttons simultaneously for 8 seconds to reset pairing.
- On both microphones, press and hold the Volume Up ⬆️ and AI Vocal Removal ? buttons for 8 seconds to complete pairing.
Guitar / Wired Microphone Connection
Connect a microphone or guitar to the speaker using 6.5mm audio cables (not supplied). After connecting, ensure the Input Switch Toggle ? is set to the correct sound input (Guitar or Microphone).
LightShow
The LED lights change in rhythm with the music. You can also select preferred light effects or customize patterns and brightness in the soundcore app.
- Turn Light On / Switch Light Effect: Press the LightShow button ? once or press again.
- Turn Off: Press and hold the LightShow button ? for 2 seconds. ❌
Soundcore App
Download the soundcore app to enhance your experience. The app allows you to:
- Product Information: Check product name and software version, or read the user manual.
- Firmware Update: Receive notifications for new firmware versions.
- Battery Status: View the remaining battery level.
- Volume Control: Adjust volume without using the speaker buttons.
- EQ Settings: Choose from various preset EQ settings to optimize sound for different music genres:
- Soundcore Signature: Standard EQ for well-balanced sound.
- Voice: Vocals stand out more clearly.
- Treble Boost: Enhances high frequencies.
- Balanced: No specific enhancement for high or low frequencies.
You can also set auto-power-off times and mute/restore voice prompts through the app.
Reset
To reset the speaker, press and hold the Bluetooth ? button and the Next Track ⏭️ button simultaneously for 8 seconds.
Specifications
Feature | Specification |
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Charge Input | 5V=3A |
Battery Capacity | 4900mAh/7.3V |
Audio Output Power | 200W |
Speaker Driver | 6.5" Woofer, 2.5" Full-Range ×3 |
Frequency Response | 40Hz-20kHz |
Charging Time | 6H |
Play Time | Up to 12H (varies by volume level and music content) |
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
Bluetooth Range | 50m |
Waterproof Rating | IPX4 |