Microphone Problems in Rockband 2 for PS3

Check Connections

• Ensure the microphone is plugged properly into the USB hub if it is not working while playing ̶0;Rock Band 2̶1; on your PS3. When plugged in, the light above the port should turn green. If it is securely plugged in and the light is not green, plug it into a different port. Unplug your PS3 Eye if yours is connected while attempting to play the game. The Eye has a built-in microphone that can affect the sound performance of the USB microphone.

Calibration

• You may need to calibrate your ̶0;Rock Band 2̶1; instruments if problems continue. Load the game in your PS3 and access the ̶0;Options̶1; in the ̶0;Start̶1; menu. Click ̶0;Calibration Settings̶1; and press the green fret. Hold your guitar next to the speakers. The small circle next to the guitar's ̶0;Start̶1; button should face the speakers. Hold the guitar next to the speakers until the status indicator bar on the screen is full. When prompted, hold the guitar next to the television screen and press the green fret.

Settings

• Adjust your television or audio receiver's settings if you hear an echo or delay when using the microphone on ̶0;Rock Band 2.̶1; Turn off your audio receiver's latency off if possible. Enabling game mode or low latency mode on your television can also reduce an echo or delay. Access the game's settings from the ̶0;Start̶1; menu and turn off Dolby Digital 5.1. As a last resort, you can opt to use analog cables plugged into an external speaker to stop the echo.

Compatibility

• Ensure you are using a compatible microphone if you continue to experience problems.
  USB microphones such as Singstar, PDP and the original ̶0;Rock Band̶1; are compatible with the game. USB microphones such as Mad Catz are not compatible with the game. If your microphone is not compatible with the game, you will need to replace it. Review the list of compatible microphones on the official ̶0;Rock Band̶1; website before purchasing a replacement.