How to set up and use your Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone

This article describes how to set up and use your Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone.

The Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone is for use exclusively with the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system. For information about how to use the Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone together with a particular game, see your game manual.

Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone

How to set up the Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone

Before you can use the Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone with your Xbox 360 console, you must do the following:

• Insert the batteries. The Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone uses only AA alkaline or fully charged Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries.
  
  Note The Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone does not charge rechargeable batteries. You must charge these batteries in an appropriate charging device.
• Create a wireless connection between the microphone and your console.

You will also require a wired or wireless controller (supplied separately) connected to the console to allow you to control the game.

How to install batteries in the Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone

To insert batteries in the microphone, or remove the batteries from the microphone, follow these steps:

1. Gently twist the microphone windscreen in a counter-clockwise direction (one quarter turn).
2. Slide the windscreen away from the microphone body.
3. Slide open the battery cover.
4. Remove the old batteries from the battery compartment, if any are installed.
5. Insert two new AA (LR6) alkaline or fully charged NiMH rechargeable batteries in the battery compartment.
   
   
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6. Close the battery cover. Then, replace the microphone windscreen.
   
   
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How to connect the microphone

You can have up to four Xbox 360 Wireless Microphones connected to a console at one time, depending on your configuration and game support. Each connected microphone will be assigned to a quadrant on the Ring of Light on the front of the console, though the quadrant on the Ring of Light will only illuminate if you have a wired or wireless controller connected to the console.

To connect your microphone to your console, follow these steps:

1. Turn on your console.
   
   
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2. Press and hold the Power/Connect button on the microphone until the lights start flashing. This should take about three seconds. Then, release the Power/Connect button.
   
   
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3. Press and hold the Power/Connect button on the microphone again until the lights start flashing quickly. This should take about three seconds. Then, release the Power/Connect button. The microphone is now ready to connect to the console.
4. Press and then release the Connect button on the console.
5. After the Ring of Light on the console spins and flashes one time, and after the microphone's lights stop flashing, the microphone is connected.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 to connect additional microphones to your console, up to a maximum of four wireless microphones.

Notes

• The microphone sleeps after 15 minutes of inactivity. It automatically wakes when you start to use it again.
• To turn off the microphone, press and then release the Power/Connect button.
• The microphone will still be connected the next time that you turn on your console.
• The microphone is connected to only one console at a time. You can connect it to a new console at any time, but your connection to the previously connected console will be lost.
• The microphone works only within 10 meters of the console. Other radio frequency-emitting devices can reduce this range, as can objects between the microphone and the console.
• When the microphone is out of wireless range, the lights flash green one time every second until you move the microphone back into range.
• A connected microhone does not appear in the Xbox 360 console Ring of Light.

How to use the Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone

Holding the microphone

• For best results when you are singing or speaking, hold the microphone 1–8 centimeters (0.5–3 inches) from your mouth.
• Avoid blowing into the microphone or tapping directly on the microphone windscreen.

Using the Microphone with other controllers

• You can use up to two wired or wireless controllers together with the microphones.
• The Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone will not work if a wired headset is connected to your console.
• Except for the wired headset, the Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone does not interfere with existing connections of wired or wireless Xbox 360 accessories.

The microphone indicator lights

• When you turn on the microphone, the built-in lights shine to display the microphone status as follows:
  • Power on: lights flash green one time every second
  • Connecting: lights flash green four times every second
  • Connection complete: lights flash blue, and then stop
• When your battery power is low, the built-in lights shine to display the battery charge status as follows:
  • Low: Lights flash amber one time every three seconds
  • Critical: Lights flash amber one time every second
• When your microphone moves out of the wireless range of your console, the lights flash green one time every second. The lights can also change color together with supported game titles.

Note Team gameplay is supported on a game-by-game basis.

Cleaning your Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone

• Use only a dry or slightly damp cloth to clean the Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone. Using cleaning solutions or trying to clean connectors may damage the microphone.
• You can remove the windscreen and windscreen foam to hand-wash it separately in a mild soap solution. Do not use any abrasive cleaners or cleaning supplies.
• Only the windscreen and the windscreen foam should be hand-washed. Do not immerse any other part of the microphone in water. Make sure that the windscreen and windscreen foam are completely dry before you reassemble the microphone.
• Always remove the batteries before you clean the microphone.

Need more help?

For more help in using or maintaining your Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone, contact Xbox Customer Support. Contact information for your area can be found in your product manual, or by visiting the following Xbox Web site: Important Do not take your Xbox 360 console or its accessories to your retailer for repair or service unless you are instructed to do this by an Xbox Customer Support representative.

Do not try to take apart, service, or modify the Xbox 360 console, power supply, or its accessories in any way. Doing this could present the risk of serious injury or death from electric shock or fire, and it will void your warranty.

Before you use this product, read this manual and the Xbox 360 console manuals for important safety and health information. Keep all manuals for future reference. For replacement manuals, contact Xbox Customer Support.

Information about contacting Xbox Customer Support, about replacement manuals, and about the limited warranty that covers this product are available at the following Xbox Web site:You can also find a copy of the warranty in the Xbox 360 Warranty manual (Volume 2).