Vizio’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar is also a karaoke machine, because why not
Vizio has announced a new soundbar that doubles as a karaoke machine, offering sing-along fanatics a sound system, two microphones, and access to 80,000 songs in a sleek and affordable package.
The Vizio MicMe comes with two wireless dynamic microphones that automatically activate the soundbar’s custom karaoke mode when it’s removed from the included charging dock. Users can also connect to other karaoke apps, such as Stingray.
Users also have the option to simply sing along to what’s playing on their smart TV, or stream audio to sing along via Bluetooth.
And of course you can just use the MicMe as a typical soundbar for music, TV and movies – the soundbar itself is a 30-inch 2.1 system that connects to an included wireless subwoofer, which we expect will provide more than adequate reliability . and volume for a late night ABBA session or two.
And the MicMe system even supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, so it’s actually quite well equipped next to the rest of the best soundbars.
For further sound tuning, the MicMe system integrates with the Vizio app. This app can also enable six voice effects and nine ambient light colors for each of the microphones, adding a touch of personal flair to your living room performances.
Setup-wise, the MicMe is compatible with Vizio’s proprietary QuickFit system, which allows for easy and tool-free attachment to Vizio TVs when wall-mounted. HDMI eARC handles the tasks of connecting to your TV.
The Vizio MicMe will be available from Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart, among others, for a price of $349.99 (about £269 / AU$530), with the first units shipping from late November – at the time of writing not yet . the specific release date has been confirmed and we expect it will only be a US and Canada launch for now.
We’re not entirely sure if the Vizio MicMe will make our list of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars, but it certainly looks very nice, and the whole microphone setup is new to us. And the price is impressive for something with so many features. We look forward to putting it to the test. Well, some of us are looking forward to it more than others, admittedly.