A:AnswerYes,
Use the remote to switch the input to AUX mode,
I'm using the same style Aux from speaker to laptop. Everything works perfectly fine.
You would need to buy AUX to AUX cable
A:AnswerYes,
In the back of the speaker has the ports for a standard microphone to be plugged into.
Make sure you switch the input mode on the speaker to access the live microphone.
