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JBL’s new party speaker comes with a karaoke mic that helps you hit those high notes

The included JBL Easy Sing wireless mic uses an algorithm to boost your pitch while also removing a song’s vocals.

The included JBL Easy Sing wireless mic uses an algorithm to boost your pitch while also removing a song’s vocals.

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Karaoke is more fun for everyone when the person holding the mic sounds as good as a song’s original performer. So the latest addition to JBL’s Party Box Bluetooth speaker line, the On-the-Go 2 Plus, comes with one of the company’s new Easy Sing wireless microphones, which use an algorithm to silence a song’s vocals while also helping a karaoke singer stay on pitch and hit more challenging high notes.

The On-The-Go 2 Plus is now available for preorder from the company’s website for $419.95, with availability expected to start on April 5th. It’s an update to JBL’s original Party Box On-The-Go speaker, and while it still delivers up to 100W of sound, there are some notable improvements. The newer model pairs a 5.25-inch woofer with two upgraded 20mm silk-dome tweeters, and its replaceable battery can now deliver up to 15 hours of playtime — more than double that of the previous model.

The On-the-Go 2 Plus is available in black or white with a matching wireless microphone.

The speaker’s portability has also been improved, with a flexible handle on top that’s more comfortable and a wider shoulder strap. It comes with Auracast support for syncing multiple units — a Bluetooth feature JBL has included for a while — and as with most party speakers (and the previous model), you’ll find interactive RGB LED lighting on the front that responds to the music being played.

The Easy Sing wireless mic is available separately and works with older versions of JBL’s party speakers.

But it’s the included Easy Sing wireless microphone that’s the On-the-Go 2 Plus’ most interesting feature. It connects to the speaker using a USB-C dongle and uses JBL’s Easy Sing Algorithm to reduce vocals from a song by 25 percent, 50 percent, or remove them entirely. The algorithm also enhances live vocals using a feature called Voice Boost that reduces echo and noise, adds reverb, and adjusts, corrects, and boosts a performer’s pitch in real time. Battery life is expected to be up to 10 hours.

The benefits of the Easy Sing Algorithm and Voice Boost aren’t limited to the On-the-Go 2 Plus speaker, either. JBL’s Easy Sing microphones can also be purchased separately in a two-pack and used with many of the company’s other party speakers, including the towering JBL Party Box 720 that debuted in September. The two-pack is available for preorder starting today for

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