This is the English edition of a review from my Japanese YouTube channel, iestaLife. I review gadgets from my home studio in Japan, so product links go to Amazon Japan.
Quick take
The JBL EasySing Mic Mini Duo is a pair of wireless mics with a receiver that plugs into small JBL speakers like the GO 5 and FLIP 7. Its headline feature is AI vocal removal, which turns ordinary songs into karaoke tracks. It doubles as a clip-on mic for video. I paid ¥27,000. It is a good all-in-one if you want karaoke and a video mic, but I noticed a slight delay.
What I tested
- JBL EasySing Mic Mini Duo (¥27,000 at the time of recording)
- Connected to a JBL GO 5 and a JBL FLIP 7
- The JBL One app, the AI vocal removal, the receiver controls and headphone output, and the mic as a clip-on for recording voice
Key specs I confirmed
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number of mics | 2 |
| Vocal level steps | 0%, 25%, 50%, 100% |
| Receiver output | 3.5 mm analog |
| App | JBL One |
What I found
- Setup is simple. Hold the play button on the speaker while plugging in the receiver.
- Small speakers work. JBL also sells a cheaper, more karaoke-style mic (¥22,000), but it is aimed at larger speakers. For the GO 5 and FLIP 7, the Mini Duo seemed to be the only option.
- Slight delay. On the GO 5 I felt a small lag. On the FLIP 7 it was less noticeable. Fine for singing, not ideal if you are sensitive to latency.
- Vocal removal is good, not perfect. With vocals fully off, there is some unnatural sound left, similar to turning vocals off in Apple Music. Useful for songs without an official karaoke option.
- Handy controls. The receiver dial sets mic volume and its button steps through vocal levels, so you can bring vocals back in without touching your phone.
- Clip-on use. The mic attaches to clothing with a magnet rather than a clip. With effects turned off, voice quality is more than enough for everyday videos. There is no built-in recording, so you record on your camera or phone.
Who it is for
- You want both a karaoke mic and a clip-on mic for video.
- You own a small JBL speaker, or any speaker with an AUX input.
- You want two mics that charge together in one case. If you just want the cheapest wireless mic, budget options cost a fraction of the price.
Watch the review
The video is in Japanese, but you can hear the vocal removal and mic quality. Chapters: 03:13 connecting to JBL speakers, 04:47 the app, 06:07 AI vocal removal, 09:29 clip-on mic sound test.
Limitations
I tested at home with two JBL speakers. The delay was something I felt rather than measured. Firmware updates may improve the effects and vocal removal. Prices are Amazon Japan prices in yen at the time of recording.
Products
JBL EasySing Mic Mini Duo: on Amazon Japan
JBL FLIP 7: on Amazon Japan
JBL GO 5: on Amazon Japan
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