Abstract: A portable speaker apparatus includes a casing defining an interior area. A processor and memory are situated in the casing, the memory having program instructions, prerecorded sound data records, and auxiliary sound data records. A sound data input is connected to the processor and memory for transferring auxiliary sound data to respective memory records, such as sound data from a computer or mp3 player. A sound selection input is connected to the processor and memory for selecting one of a respective prerecorded sound record and auxiliary sound record. A microphone is configured to receive sound from outside the casing. A speaker is situated in the casing and configured to emit selected sound data received immediately from the microphone and to emit sound data selected from memory.