ROCK PARTY 9: How To Set Up A Mic Or Instrument

Introduction

The Rock Party 9 is a versatile speaker that allows you to connect a microphone and an instrument simultaneously, making it perfect for live performances, karaoke, or jamming sessions. In this guide, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of connecting a microphone and guitar (or another instrument) to your speaker.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Connecting a Microphone

• You’ll need a female XLR to 1/4-inch (6.35mm) cable. Note: Avoid using a female XLR to male XLR cable, as it won’t connect properly to the Rock Party 9.
• Step 1: Take the XLR end of your cable and plug it into your microphone.
• Step 2: Take the 1/4-inch end of the cable and plug it into either of the two 1/4-inch inputs on the back of the Rock Party 9. (For this example, we’ll use Input 1.)
• Step 3: Press the Menu Button on the speaker until you reach the C Menu (which controls microphone and instrument volume).
• Step 4: Use the Volume Wheel to increase or decrease the microphone level.
• Step 5 (Optional): If you want to add echo to your voice, press the Menu Button again until you reach the Echo Menu, then adjust the level as needed.

Once set up, speak into your microphone, and you should hear your voice coming through the speaker.

2. Connecting an Instrument (e.g., Guitar)

• You’ll need a 1/4-inch instrument cable.
• Step 1: Take one end of the cable and plug it into your guitar.
• Step 2: Take the other end of the cable and plug it into the second 1/4-inch input on the back of the Rock Party 9.
• Step 3: Adjust the volume using the same C Menu setting (as the microphone and guitar share the same volume control).
• Step 4 (Optional): If you applied echo to your microphone, it will also affect your guitar sound. If you don’t want this, you may want to turn Echo Off in the Echo Menu.

Now, turn up the volume on your guitar and start playing—you’ll hear it through the speaker.

3. Adding a Bluetooth Backing Track

If you want to sing or play along with a backing track, you can connect your phone or tablet via Bluetooth:

• Step 1: Put the speaker in Bluetooth mode by pressing the Input Button until it says Bluetooth.
• Step 2: Open the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone or tablet and search for Rock Party 9.
• Step 3: Select it to pair, and once connected, you can play any music from your device through the speaker.

4. Important Notes

• The Vocal Auto Correction feature will also affect your guitar, so if you don’t want it to alter your instrument’s pitch, consider turning it off while playing.
• Both microphone and instrument share the same volume control in the C Menu, so adjust accordingly to balance the sound.

Conclusion

With two 1/4-inch inputs, built-in echo effects, and Bluetooth connectivity, the Rock Party 9 is an excellent choice for live music, karaoke, and practice sessions. Whether you're singing, playing an instrument, or using a backing track, this guide helps you get set up quickly and easily.