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How to Troubleshoot the Singing Mic on Rock Band for Xbox

The game "Rock Band" for the Xbox 360 challenges players to play in a virtual band using compatible game controller instruments, including a wireless Xbox microphone. The system has a known compatibility error between the microphone and "Rock Band 2" that you can fix by upgrading your Xbox system. You can also troubleshoot the microphone's wireless connection to ensure that the Xbox is properly detecting the microphone as a game controller.

Things You'll Need

Xbox 360 with Internet connection
New AA batteries

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the batteries from the wireless microphone and replace them with new ones if needed.
- 2
  Launch your Xbox 360 and start your "Rock Band" game.
- 3
  Press the "Power/Connect" on the microphone and allow it to connect to your Xbox system. You should see indicator lights on your microphone that correspond to a green indicator light on the ring around your Xbox's power button when it is properly connected.
- 4
  Wait for the system to automatically detect and download an upgrade that will fix compatibility issues with the Xbox wireless microphone when playing "Rock Band 2."
- 5
  Stand within 10 meters of the Xbox console while playing the "Rock Band" game. If you are out of range, the microphone will not work properly. The lights on the microphone will flash until you move back into wireless range of the Xbox system.

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