Singsation SPKA28M2 Portable Karaoke Machine
Specifications
- BRAND: Singsation
- COLOR: Multi-color
- INCLUDED COMPONENTS: 2 Corded Microphones, Karaoke Machine
- CONNECTIVITY TECHNOLOGY: Bluetooth, USB
- MEDIA TYPE: USB, Micro SD
- BLUETOOTH:0
- PLAY TIME: 4 hours
- RECHARGEABLE/AC POWERED: Rechargeable
- ITEM WEIGHT:35 pounds
- PRODUCT DIMENSIONS:75 x 9.84 x 7.8 inches
Introduction
No CDs are required when you connect your smartphone or tablet to access hundreds of songs and karaoke videos from YouTube and all of your favorite karaoke apps! AUX and FM radio, a USB and Micro SD audio file reader, and more music selections are provided. With the 2 integrated microphones and robust 8″ speakers for loud sound, perform as a duo! With the multi-color LED light display and dynamic rail lights, you may stage your own concert. Using the provided remote control, you can easily change the audio and microphone volume as well as skip, play, or pause your music as you perform. Travel with your song. Rechargeable battery offers convenient portability and up to 4 hours of playtime on a single charge.
STEP 1: UNPACK
Make sure the following items came in this package:
- Singsation Freestyle Karaoke System
- 2 Wireless Microphones
- 1 Dual Charging Cable (for the microphones)
- 1 Single Charging Cable (for the speaker)
- 1 Audio Cable
STEP 2: CHARGE THE FREESTYLE AND MICROPHONES
To charge the Freestyle: Plug the single charging cable into the DC5V jack on the back of the Freestyle. Plug the other end into a USB charging adapter (not included).
The indicator light next to the DC5V jack turns red while the Freestyle is charging.
To charge the microphones: Plug both micro-USB ends of the dual charging cable into the DC5V jack on the bottom of each microphone. Plug the other end of the dual charging cable into a USB charging adapter (not included). The indicator light next to the DC5V jack turns red while the microphone is charging.
IMPORTANT: The microphone holders and USB port on the Freestyle do not charge the microphones. To charge the microphones, you must plug them in to a USB power source, like a computer or USB charging adapter.
STEP 3: TURN ON THE FREESTYLE
Turn the Volume dial from the OFF position. The Freestyle announces “Power On,” and starts its light show.
After 15–30 seconds, the Freestyle announces “Pairing” and goes to Bluetooth pairing mode to set up with your Bluetooth device.
NOTE
The Freestyle’s light show turns on by default when the Freestyle is on. To turn it off, press the Light button on the top of the Freestyle.
STEP 4: PAIR WITH THE FREESTYLE
Make sure your phone’s Bluetooth is turned on. Select Singsation Freestyle from the available devices to pair to the speaker.
The speaker announces “Device Connected” when it’s finished pairing and connecting to your Bluetooth device.
Note
The process of enabling Bluetooth and connecting varies from device to device. See your device’s owner’s manual for more information and specific instructions.
If you don’t see Singsation Freestyle in the list of devices available for Bluetooth pairing, turn the Freestyle off and back on again. Make sure it’s not connected to another Bluetooth device. After a few seconds, the Freestyle announces “Pairing.” If you’ve previously paired your phone or another Bluetooth device with the Freestyle, it will automatically attempt to reconnect to that device when you switch it on. If you want to pair to a new device, turn off Bluetooth on the device that’s already paired to the Freestyle. The Freestyle announces “Pairing.”
BLUETOOTH WIRELESS CONNECTION TIPS
- Make sure the Bluetooth capability of your device is turned on.
- Make sure there’s nothing plugged into the Singsation Freestyle’s AUX or Instrument In jacks when you’re trying to use Bluetooth.
- The Bluetooth wireless connection works up to a range of roughly 33 feet (10 meters). This range may vary, however, based on other factors, such as room layout, wall material, obstacles, your device’s Bluetooth performance, etc. If you’re having problems connecting to the speaker, move closer to it.
- If your device asks you for a password to connect, use “0000”.
STEP 5: START PLAYING MUSIC
Turn your phone’s volume up to 75%. Then start playing music on your phone.
STEP 6: TURN ON THE MICS AND SING ALONG!
Press and hold each microphone’s POWER button. The green light below the POWER button illuminates when the microphone is on.
TO ADJUST THE MICROPHONE VOLUME: Press the MIC Vol – and + buttons on the top of the Freestyle.
TO ADJUST THE MUSIC VOLUME: Use the volume controls on your phone.
TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF MUSIC AND VOICE: Use the Volume dial on the top of the Freestyle.
TO PLAY/PAUSE THE MUSIC: Press the PLAY/PAUSE button on the top of the Freestyle.
TO SKIP TO THE NEXT/PREVIOUS TRACK: Press the REWIND or FORWARD button on the top of the speaker.
USING THE LIGHT SHOW
The Sensation Freestyle has a light show that turns on when the speaker is on by default. To turn off/on the speaker’s light show: Press the LIGHT button on the top of the Freestyle.
USING ECHO AND SOUND EFFECTS
- The Singsation Freestyle offers an adjustable Echo effect and two sound effects.
- To use the adjustable Echo effect: Use the Echo dial on the top of the Freestyle.
- To use sound effects: Press the Sound FX button on the top of the Freestyle. Press and hold to change effects.
USING OTHER AUDIO SOURCES
In addition to Bluetooth audio, the Sensation Freestyle has four other audio sources you can use: Instrument In, USB memory, SD card, and an auxiliary input.
TO USE A USB MEMORY STICK OR SD CARD: Plug the memory stick or SD card into the USB or TF slots. If there are MP3 files in the top directory of the memory stick or SD card, the speaker will automatically start playing them. Note: These slots will decode MP3 files only. The USB slot is for media playback only, not for charging.
TO USE AN AUXILIARY AUDIO SOURCE: Plug your auxiliary audio source into the AUX input on the back of the Freestyle using the 3.5mm audio cable. The Freestyle automatically switches to the auxiliary input.
TO USE AN INSTRUMENT: Plug the patch cord from your instrument into the Instrument In jack.
TO RETURN TO BLUETOOTH AUDIO: Start playback on your Bluetooth audio source. Then press and hold the Input button on the top of the Freestyle repeatedly until you hear the Bluetooth audio source.
FAQs
Nearly all karaoke machines come standard with a microphone and speakers. Therefore, speeches may be delivered with even a modest karaoke machine! When giving speeches outside the home, consider using your family karaoke machine at weddings, business meetings, or educational seminars.
Simply switch on the Bluetooth discovery setting on your karaoke machine, then go to the settings on your phone, select Bluetooth, then connections, and then hit search for device. You can then press it to pair the two devices after your karaoke machine appears.
Using YouTube to download karaoke music is the simplest option. There are several professional karaoke tracks with both lyric and instrumental footage. All you have to do to start singing is hook up a few microphones to your smart device or karaoke machine.
To open your USB device in a new window, double-click on it. All of the files you want to export should be selected by clicking in the CD drive window. Drag them into the window for the USB stick. To make sure the songs load properly, insert the USB drive into your karaoke machine and try out a few songs.
Due to the legalities of music licensing, home karaoke machines typically don’t come with a built-in songbook, so you’ll need to provide the songs yourself.
For a top-notch karaoke experience with built-in effects and a pitch correction, Starmaker is the ideal app. Apple and Android mobile devices can use it.
We advise charging the microphone overnight or for 8 to 12 hours before using it. On the bottom of the device, there is a Micro USB jack that you can use to connect a charging cable.
Utilize Bluetooth to wirelessly stream the audio of thousands of songs from the Singing Machine Karaoke app to your karaoke machine!
Just 2 AA batteries will be required to get it rolling.
For 24-bit resolution, you should average -18 dB when recording vocals. The recording’s loudest passages should peak at -10 dB and have a minimum volume of -24 db.
For a home karaoke setup, a straightforward mixer typically works nicely. For instance, a straightforward 4 to 6 channel mixer with built-in effects works wonderfully.
Despite the fact that a cappella is technically defined as singing without an instrumental accompaniment, some ensembles imitate instruments with their voices while others follow more traditional methods and emphasize harmony. Gospel, modern, and barbershop quartets and choruses are among the a cappella genres.
The definition of “song,” as it is commonly understood, is “music generated by vocal cords.” Lyrics are not required. The vocal cords are necessary. A song must be performed by a living animal using its own voice in order to qualify as one.
Yes, it is true that speakers play louder and clearer at higher power levels (watts). However, slight variations in power don’t produce much of an audible difference. The power would need to double in order to perceptibly hear a change (a 3dB increase).
A lot depends on how well you listen and how well you speak. If your speakers are 90 dB efficient and you enjoy listening to loud, uncompressed music, 200 Watts should be more than plenty for you. 50 Watts is plenty if all you listen to is jazz and light classical music and you don’t expect them to rock the house.
