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 PartyBox Bluetooth speaker line, the On-the-Go 2 Plus, comes with one of the company’s new EasySing 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 PartyBox 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 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.
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But it’s the included EasySing 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 EasySing 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 EasySing Algorithm and Voice Boost aren’t limited to the On-the-Go 2 Plus speaker, either. JBL’s EasySing 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 PartyBox 720 that debuted in September. The two-pack is available for preorder starting today for $199.95, with availability starting on April 12th. JBL will also offer a wearable mini version of the EasySing Mic for $179.95. Preorders are open today, but the mini isn’t expected to ship until May 10th.
