JBL has announced a new portable party speaker and a pair of AI-powered microphones aimed at people who want a simpler way to do karaoke at home, outdoors, or at casual gatherings. The new lineup includes the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus, JBL EasySing Mics, and JBL EasySing Mic Mini, all built around JBL’s new EasySing technology.
The main idea here is straightforward: instead of relying on dedicated karaoke tracks, JBL says its system can reduce or remove vocals from regular songs in real time. That means you can take music you already know and turn it into a sing-along setup without much extra effort.
The centerpiece of the launch is the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus, a portable Bluetooth party speaker that ships with one EasySing wireless microphone. JBL is positioning it as an all-in-one speaker for music playback and karaoke, with the mic and vocal-processing features built into the experience from the start.
The speaker delivers 100 watts of power and uses a driver setup that includes two 20mm silk-dome tweeters and a 5.25-inch woofer. On paper, that gives JBL a mix of bass output and top-end clarity that makes sense for a speaker designed to handle both background music and amplified vocals.
JBL also made a few practical changes to portability. The new model has a center-mounted flexible handle for better balance, along with a wider shoulder strap that should make it easier to carry from room to room or out to a backyard gathering. It is also rated IPX4 splashproof, so it should handle light splashes or the occasional drink spill better than a standard indoor speaker.
A few of the headline features include:
The more interesting part of this launch is not the speaker itself, but the software features tied to the microphones. JBL’s EasySing system is designed to adjust how much of the original singer you hear in a track. Users can reduce vocals to 25 percent, 50 percent, or remove them completely, depending on how much support they want from the original recording.
JBL also says the system applies vocal processing in real time, including pitch support, reverb, echo control, and noise suppression. In simpler terms, the mic is trying to smooth out your voice as you sing, while also helping it sit more clearly in the mix. That could make karaoke feel less intimidating for casual users, especially those who don’t want their raw vocals fully exposed over a loud speaker.
“As music continues to evolve, so does the way people experience it together,” said Carsten Olesen, President of Consumer Audio at HARMAN. “At JBL, we’re harnessing advanced AI technologies like real-time vocal separation and intelligent vocal enhancement to transform passive listening into shared, interactive moments. By integrating AI directly into our products, we’re creating new ways for people to connect and celebrate.”
For people who already own a compatible JBL party speaker, the company is also releasing the JBL EasySing Mics as a separate product. These come as a two-pack, which makes more sense for duets or group use than the single mic bundled with the On-The-Go 2 Plus.
Key details for the EasySing Mics include:
JBL says the microphones will also work with other compatible PartyBox speakers, which broadens their appeal beyond buyers of this new model.
The third product in the launch is the EasySing Mic Mini, a more compact option aimed at portability and casual content creation. It includes the same general EasySing concept in a smaller form factor, with a ring handle, magnetic clip, and compact carrying case.
Battery life drops to around six hours, but the tradeoff is a mic that can be carried in a pocket or bag and used hands-free in some situations. JBL is clearly trying to widen the audience here beyond karaoke nights, pushing the Mini as something that could also work for quick video recording or portable voice capture.
The JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus is priced at $419.95 and went up for pre-sale on March 12, 2026, with retail availability set for April 5, 2026. The JBL EasySing Mics are priced at $199.95 per pair, also with pre-sales starting March 12, and an on-shelf date of April 12, 2026. The EasySing Mic Mini will cost $179.95, with pre-sales beginning April 12 and retail availability starting May 10, 2026.
What JBL is really selling here is convenience. Instead of asking people to build a karaoke setup from separate parts, it is packaging the speaker, microphones, and vocal-processing tools into a simpler, more consumer-friendly system. Whether that feels useful or gimmicky will likely depend on how well the vocal removal and pitch assistance work in real-world use, but the concept itself is easy to understand: press a button, lower the singer, and take your turn.
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