The same is true for loudspeakers with mic inputs. In this case, it is easy to connect a microphone directly to the speaker and have the internal amplifier of the speaker boost the mic level signal to speaker level. Some powered loudspeakers will have mic inputs. In this article, we’ll discuss how to properly and improperly connect a microphone to a loudspeaker.īe sure to check out My New Microphone’s article How Do Microphones Work? (The Ultimate Illustrated Guide)!Ĭonnecting A Microphone Directly To A Loudspeaker

Note that, without amplification, a mic level signal is far too weak to drive a loudspeaker. How to plug a microphone into a speaker: To plug a microphone into a speaker physically, we must identify the speaker input connector and then use the proper cable adapters to send the mic output signal to the speaker input. However, it is certainly possible to connect a microphone directly into a speaker. Generally speaking, there are multiple devices and gain stages before a mic signal is sent to a loudspeaker and projected as sound.

Portable speakers with microphone jack