How To Connect Wireless Microphone To Bluetooth Speaker

Connecting bluetooth speakers and wireless microphones is a little tricky, but it is not impossible if you understand the fundamentals and few basic techniques.

Connecting wireless microphones with Bluetooth speakers seems easier on the surface, after all, they are both wireless devices, but it is more complicated than you think. First off, while you may see a number of wireless mics on the market, they are not necessarily Bluetooth mics. Most wireless mics use radio frequencies to connect with the receivers in contrast to Bluetooth. 

So, does that mean there is no way to connect both of such devices together? Honestly, in some cases, it is too challenging and even if you somehow connect the devices together you will not get the desired results. That said, there are some devices who connect seamlessly with each other.

Let us walk you through each one of them:

How To Connect a Bluetooth Speaker With Bluetooth Mic 

You will have to understand how bluetooth connections work before proceeding to the actual process of connecting both devices together. A Bluetooth connection works on the “host client” or “master-slave” principle. It essentially means, one device must have a host protocol and another with client protocol if the connection has to be made. If both devices run on the same protocol, the connection can only be established through a third device with the master protocol to connect the other two devices together.

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So, if you have purchased a wireless speaker and Bluetooth microphone separately, it is likely that both will have client protocol. However, if you purchase all-in-one devices like Karaoke machines, the microphone and speaker will connect easily. Here’s how to connect two devices in both cases:

Connecting Microphones and Speakers In Karaoke Machines

Follow the given steps to connect pair Bluetooth microphones and speakers together:

• A Karaoke setup will come with a speaker and microphones of its own. 

• Plug the receiver or speaker with the power supply and turn it on. You should see some sort of sign, like a sound or blinking of an LED light to indicate that it is on.

• Grab the microphones and power them on as well. You will need AAA batteries to power them up.

• Find the navigation panel on the speakers and find the buttons to switch between modes. Some speakers also come with remote controls, allowing you to switch between modes easily.

• Generally, there will be a separate Bluetooth mode and a microphone phone.

• You will have to switch the speaker to microphone mode to make it Bluetooth-enabled and automatically pair both devices.

• As soon as both devices automatically connect, you can start speaking in the microphone. 

• Tweak the speaker and mic volume to get the desired results.

Connecting Separately Purchased Bluetooth Microphones and Bluetooth Speakers

In this case, both devices will likely use client protocol, which means they cannot be connected to each other directly. You will need  Windows or Android devices to make a stable connection. Here’s how to go about it:

• Power up your device with a master or host Bluetooth protocol. It can be a laptop, desktop, or even a smartphone.

• Grab the microphone and speakers, turn them on, and switch to the Bluetooth mode.

• Open the Bluetooth menu on the master device and go to pairing mode. Connect the microphones and speaker with the master devices.

• Once they are successfully paired go to the sound settings and switch the default sound input to the connected microphone and output to the speakers.

• You will not need any additional application to switch the default settings in Windows devices such as computers or laptops, but a third-party application will be required if you use a smartphone or other Android device as a master device.

• Your setup should work now but expect a little bit of latency as both devices are not directly connected with each other. So, get the highest version of Bluetooth for your devices if you want a latency-free experience.

How To Connect Wireless Microphones With Bluetooth Speakers

This section addresses the microphones that are wireless but do not necessarily come with Bluetooth connectivity. It is a little tricky to connect them in these cases because there is neither a cable to connect them together nor a mutual connectivity option that can be used. So, here’s what you need to do:

Step 1: Get A Bluetooth Adapter For Your Microphone

A wireless microphone typically uses a transmitter and a receiver to send audio signals from the microphone to the receiving device. The system uses radio frequency which means you cannot directly pair with a Bluetooth device. It can be worked around by connecting a Bluetooth adapter with the receiver so once the signals reach it from the transmitter, it can propagate them further via Bluetooth.

While purchasing the Bluetooth adapter make sure that it is compatible with the type of connector the receiver has. In some cases, you will be able to connect them directly, but in others, you will have to connect the Bluetooth adapter to the devices such as the audio interface or mixer that the receiver is connected to.

Step 2: Ensure a Seamless Pairing of All Devices

Turn on the Bluetooth adapter connected to the microphone setup and connect the speakers to the power supply. Switch the speakers to Bluetooth mode and get a master device such as Android or Windows to connect speakers and microphones with it.

Remember, if you use multiple microphones it is better to get an adapter that connects directly to the audio interface or mixer because otherwise you will have to use a separate adapter for each microphone and it will make the entire setup too complicated.

Step 3: Change The Default Sound Input and Output On Master Device

While speakers and microphones are connected to the master device, they still cannot communicate with each other because of the same protocol. You have to use the master device as a relay center, which can be achieved by following the steps mentioned in an earlier section.

You may have to tweak some sound settings on speakers and microphones to get the best results. Also note, the closer your microphone is to the speaker the more likely it is to distort the sound. Thus, it is best to keep at least two to three meters distance from the speakers to avoid feedback loops.

Conclusion

If you want to connect a Bluetooth speaker with a wireless microphone, it is best to get an all-in-one pre-packaged unit. It not only makes the connection easier but also offers much more latency than the other setups. If not, there are other ways to connect both devices together but despite the connection, you will get only half a decent result because of the added latency.

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