RWM-ICE: How To Set Up Karaoke

Introduction

The Rockville RWM-ICE wireless microphone system is perfect for karaoke setups, allowing you to connect your microphones, Bluetooth device, and speaker for a seamless singing experience. This guide will walk you through two ways to set up karaoke:

1. Using a powered speaker
2. Using a mixer for more control

Option 1: Setting Up Karaoke with a Powered Speaker

Step 1: Connect Your Bluetooth Device to the Speaker

1. Turn on your Bluetooth-enabled powered speaker (e.g., Rockville BPA10).
2. On your tablet or smartphone, go to Bluetooth settings and search for the speaker’s name.
3. Select the BPA10 from the list.
4. When you hear the connection sound, your device is paired successfully.

Step 2: Connect the RWM-ICE Receiver to the Speaker

1. Use the included 1/4" cable to connect the receiver to the speaker:
   • Plug one end into the 1/4” output on the receiver.
   • Plug the other end into the 1/4” input on the powered speaker.
2. Turn on the powered speaker and increase the main volume.
3. Adjust the MP3 volume on the speaker to ensure the music from your Bluetooth device plays through the speaker.

Step 3: Set Up the Microphones

1. Turn on both microphones.
2. Ensure that the frequency settings on the microphones match the ones on the receiver.
3. Increase the mic volume on the receiver:
   • If using one microphone, adjust the volume for only one channel.
   • If using two microphones, adjust the volume for both channels.
4. Test your microphone by speaking into it:
   • Example: “Check one, two.”
   • If your voice comes through the speaker, everything is set up correctly.

Step 4: Play Karaoke Music and Sing

1. Open the YouTube app on your tablet or smartphone.
2. Search for a karaoke version of a song.
3. Play the song and sing along while reading the lyrics on the screen.

🎤 Example:
"Hey now, you're an Allstar, get your game on, go play..."

Option 2: Setting Up Karaoke with a Mixer

Using a mixer provides better sound control by allowing you to adjust the volume and EQ of each microphone separately.

Step 1: Connect Your Bluetooth Device to the Mixer

1. Turn on Bluetooth mode on your mixer (e.g., Rockville RockMix10FX).
2. On your tablet or smartphone, go to Bluetooth settings and search for RockMix10FX.
3. Select RockMix10FX to pair your device.
4. Once connected, the tablet can now send audio directly to the mixer.

Step 2: Connect the RWM-ICE Receiver to the Mixer

1. Use XLR cables to connect the receiver’s XLR outputs to the mixer:
   • Connect Microphone A’s output to Channel 1 on the mixer.
   • Connect Microphone B’s output to Channel 2 on the mixer.

Step 3: Adjust the Mixer Settings

1. Raise the Gain and Level knobs for Channels 1 and 2 (for the microphones).
2. Increase the microphone volume on the receiver.
3. Adjust the Main Mix knob to control the overall volume.
4. Use the Bluetooth volume knob to control the karaoke music volume.

Step 4: Test the Setup

1. Speak into the microphone:
   • Example: “Check, check, one, two.”
   • If your voice comes through the speakers, the setup is correct.
2. Open YouTube on your tablet and play a karaoke song.
3. Adjust the individual mic volumes and music volume for the best mix.

🎤 Example:
"Hey now, you're a Rockstar, get the show on, get paid..."

Conclusion

With the Rockville RWM-ICE wireless microphone system, setting up karaoke is quick and easy, whether you're using a powered speaker or a mixer for more control.