BPA10: How To Set Up For Karaoke

Introduction

This article will show you how simple and easy it is to use your Rockville BPA10 Bluetooth speaker as a karaoke system. You'll learn how to connect a microphone and pair your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth, enabling you to sing along with your favorite karaoke tracks directly from apps like YouTube.

What You Need:

• Rockville BPA10 Bluetooth Speaker
• Smartphone or tablet with Bluetooth capability
• Microphone (dynamic preferred)
• Microphone cable (XLR to ¼" cable or compatible adapter)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Connecting Your Microphone to the BPA10

1. Plug your microphone cable into your microphone.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the Mic input on the BPA10 speaker.
3. Set the speaker to Microphone mode:
   • Press the MIC button located on the speaker.
4. Raise the Mic Volume (Volume 1 knob) slightly to test.
5. Turn on your microphone and perform a quick sound check:
   • Clearly speak or sing into the microphone ("Check one, two") and confirm audio from the speaker.

Step 2: Connecting Your Smartphone or Tablet via Bluetooth

1. On the BPA10, ensure Bluetooth mode is active.
2. Go to the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone or tablet.
3. Look for "BPA10" in the device list and select it.
   • You’ll hear a confirmation sound once connected successfully.

Step 3: Choosing a Karaoke Song

• Open the YouTube app or your preferred karaoke app.
• Search for a karaoke version of your favorite song.
• Start playing the song.

Step 3: Singing Along

1. Adjust the microphone volume on the BPA10 using the Volume 1 knob to a comfortable level.
2. Hold your microphone and enjoy singing along with the music.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: I'm not hearing sound from my microphone. What should I do?

• Confirm the Mic Mode button is pressed down.
• Check microphone cable connections are secure.
• Ensure the microphone volume is adequately raised.

Q: My smartphone won’t pair via Bluetooth.

• Confirm your device is in Bluetooth pairing mode.
• Double-check if the BPA10 shows up as a pairing option.
• Restart your Bluetooth or speaker and try pairing again.

Conclusion

You’ve successfully turned your Rockville BPA10 speaker into an easy-to-use karaoke setup. For additional visual guidance, watch our tutorial video.