View CartMy Account / Order StatusHelp
Search
Lighting
MONTHLY SPECIALS
Black Lights
Bubble & Snow Machines
Chauvet Lighting
Clamps
Color Changers
Controllers
DJ Lighting
Fog Juice
Fog Machines
Followspots
Intelligent Lighting
Lasers
Lava Lamps
LED Lighting
Lighting Accessories
Lighting Effects
Lighting Packages
Lighting Stands
Mirror Balls
Party Lights
Replacement Lamps
Spotlights / Par Cans
Stage Lighting
Strobe Lights
Audio

Join our mailing list!
(Your shopping cart is empty)
You are here: Home > Karaoke Equipment
1/2 Price Sale Ends Tomorrow! - Order Today!

  
 Karaoke    
Karaoke is a form of entertainment in which amateur singers sing along with recorded music using a microphone and a PA system. The music is typically a well-known pop song in which the voice of the original singer is removed or reduced in volume. Lyrics are usually displayed on a video screen, along with a moving symbol or changing color, to guide the singer.
Karaoke Music
Sort By:
Page of 1  
Hannah Montana - The Movie Emerson Portable DVD/CDG/MP3G Karaoke, Video, Music Player with 7 Color TFT, USB, SD Slot, 300 Songs and Record Function
Our Price: $29.98
Sale Price: $14.99
Our Price: $299.98
Sale Price: $149.99
Hannah Montana - The Movie Emerson Portable DVD/CDG/MP3G Karaoke, Video, Music Player with 7 Color TFT, USB, SD Slot, 300 Songs and Record Function
Pocket Songs CD+G This karaoke player has a sleek design matched by no other player you'll ever find.
Karaoke System - Complete Package! Karaoke System - Everything Included Plus Key Control & Echo!
Our Price: $1,198.00
Sale Price: $599.00
Our Price: $1,578.00
Sale Price: $789.00
Complete Karaoke System Complete Karaoke System
KJSYS-6 - Perfect for small events! KJSYS-1 - Karaoke System includes is a free Karaoke CD+G!
Karaoke / DJ System - Everything You Need! Karaoke / Portable PA System - w/ 12" Karaoke Speakers
Our Price: $1,798.00
Sale Price: $899.00
Our Price: $1,998.00
Sale Price: $999.00
Complete Karaoke System Karaoke / Portable PA System
KJSYS-2 - Perfect for weddings, parties, reunions, school dances and even that backyard party. Includes a free 6 Disc Karaoke CD+G starter pack. KJSYS-7 - The latest concept in portable PA or karaoke!
Karaoke / DJ System - Everything You Need! Karaoke / Behringer Powered 15" Complete Karaoke DJ System - This System Rocks!
Our Price: $1,698.00
Sale Price: $849.00
Our Price: $1,998.00
Sale Price: $999.00
Complete Karaoke System Complete Karaoke System
KJSYS-9 - Great for parties. No heavy amplifiers to carry around! Each speaker has a powerfull amplifier built in.  Echo, Repeat & Delay mic effects!
Karaoke / DJ System - Complete System - 1100 Watts! Karaoke / DJ System - High Power - 3600 Watts!
Our Price: $1,998.00
Sale Price: $999.00
Our Price: $2,798.00
Sale Price: $1,399.00
Complete Karaoke System Complete Karaoke System
KJSYS-3 - Big Power - Includes a free 6 Disc Karaoke CD+G starter pack. KJSYS-4 - 3600 Watt Karaoke System includes is a free 6 Disc Karaoke CD+G starter pack.
Karaoke / DJ System - Extreme Power - 4800 Watts! Gemini CDX-2500G Karaoke Dual 2U CD Player
Our Price: $3,198.00
Sale Price: $1,599.00
Our Price: $499.98
Sale Price: $249.99
Complete Karaoke System Gemini CDX-2500G Karaoke Dual 2U CD Player
KJSYS-5 - 4800 Watt Karaoke System includes is a free 6 Disc Karaoke CD+G starter pack. DJ + Karaoke Dual CD Player with Graphics Output!
VocoPro CDG-8900 PRO Professional Dual Tray CD/CD+G Player VocoPro V-Bank Dual Deck Multi-Format DVD/Hard Drive System
Our Price: $699.98
Sale Price: $349.99
Our Price: $1,499.98
Sale Price: $749.99
VocoPro CDG-8900 PRO Professional Dual Tray CD/CD+G Player VocoPro V-Bank Dual Deck Multi-Format DVD/Hard Drive System
This is the player of choice for the professional Karaoke Dick Jockey. 2 multi-format disc players, 2 500GB hard drives, a USB drive, SD card input, and DVD/AVI/MP3 ripper in one.
8 Mic Professional Handheld VHF Wireless Microphone System VocoPro UHF-5800-PAK 4-Channel Wireless Microphone System
Our Price: $799.98
Sale Price: $399.99
Our Price: $1,199.98
Sale Price: $599.99
Pyle Pro PDWM8400 8-Channel Wireless Microphone VocoPro UHF-5800 4-Channel Wireless Microphone System
Eight Hand Held Microphones Included 4 Hand-held mics, 4-Headset Mics & 4 Lavalier Mics
Simultaneously use any combonation of 4
VocoPro UHF-5800 4-Channel Wireless Microphone System VocoPro DVX-890K Multi-Format Digital Key Control DVD/DivX Karaoke Player with USB, SD and HDMI
Our Price: $798.00
Sale Price: $399.00
Our Price: $498.00
Sale Price: $249.00
VocoPro UHF-5800 4-Channel Wireless Microphone System VocoPro DVX-890K DVD/DivX Karaoke Player
One system handles a vocal quartet. Multi-format disc player supports DVD & DivX  formats.
DivX technology makes it possible to squeeze hundreds of high-quality audio/video files onto one disc.
Emerson Karaoke Player with Microphone RSQ Echo-NK-2000U 200-Watt DVD / NEO+G / VCD / CDG All-In-One Karaoke Machine
Our Price: $159.98
Sale Price: $79.99
Our Price: $999.98
Sale Price: $499.99
Emerson Karaoke Player with Microphone RSQ Echo-NK-2000U 200-Watt DVD / NEO+G / VCD / CDG All-In-One Karaoke Machine
Emerson Karaoke Player with Microphone With 200 watts (max) total power, a NEO+G/DVD/VCD/CDG player for karaoke, guitar input for keyboards etc., as well as a sturdy wood cabinet!
RSQ HD-787 1TB Hard Drive Karaoke Player RSQ HD-787 320GB Hard Drive Karaoke Player
Our Price: $1,459.98
Sale Price: $729.99
Our Price: $1,299.98
Sale Price: $649.99
RSQ HD-787 1TB Hard Drive Karaoke Player RSQ HD-787 320GB Hard Drive Karaoke Player
Capture CD+G, DVD, NEO+G into this Hard Disk Drive! Capture CD+G, DVD, NEO+G into this Hard Disk Drive!
RSQ J-BOX 2000 Mobile Karaoke Entertainment System RSQ KA-2000 300W Dual Channel Karaoke Mixing Amplifier
Our Price: $1,299.98
Sale Price: $649.99
Our Price: $579.98
Sale Price: $289.99
RSQ J-BOX 2000 Mobile Karaoke Entertainment System RSQ KA-2000 300W Dual Channel Karaoke Mixing Amplifier
RSQ J-BOX 2000 Mobile Karaoke Entertainment System - Supported formats: NEO+G/CD+G/DVD/MP3. The KA-2000 has four audio/video inputs with outstanding performances equal to that of any professional mixing amplifiers costing much more.
RSQ Voom-II 100W Multi-Format Portable Karaoke System Emerson 150W CDG/MP3G Karaoke Player and Guitar Amplifer
Our Price: $599.98
Sale Price: $299.99
Our Price: $599.98
Sale Price: $299.99
RSQ Voom-II 100W Multi-Format Portable Karaoke System Emerson 150W CDG/MP3G Karaoke Player and Guitar Amplifer
This is a complete system with the capability to play all the popular formats like NEO+G, DVD and CDG along with your regular audio CD's. Plug in a guitar and play along while you sing Karaoke!
VocoPro DVG-888K Multi-Format Karaoke CDG, DVD, DiVX Player VocoPro CDG-9000 PRO Dual Deck CD/CD+G Karaoke Player
Our Price: $518.00
Sale Price: $259.00
Our Price: $1,378.00
Sale Price: $689.00
VocoPro DVG-888K Multi-Format Karaoke DVD/DiVX Player VocoPro CDG-9000 PRO Dual Deck CD/CD+G Karaoke Player
Multi-format player is compatible with DVD, CD+G, DiVX, VCD, Mpeg-4, Mp3, CD, JPEG, WMA, CD-R/RW*, DVD+R/-R/RW* State-of-the-art CD+ Graphics Decoder and Digital Key Control.
Emerson Professional CDG/MP3G Karaoke System with 450W Amp, Speakers and Record Function Vocopro KJ-6000 Digital Karaoke Mixer with Digital Key Control
Our Price: $1,499.98
Sale Price: $749.99
Our Price: $498.00
Sale Price: $249.00
Emerson Professional CDG/MP3G Karaoke System with 450W Amp, Speakers and Record Function Vocopro KJ-6000 Digital Karaoke Mixer with Digital Key Control
Everything you need to rock the house! 2 Channel, 4 Mic Input with Echo,Digital Key Control and Vocal Eliminator.
Vocopro KJ-7808 RV Professional Karaoke Mixer with DSP VOCOPRO KJM-7900 Plus 9 Channel Pro Karaoke Mixer with Digital Key Control
Our Price: $958.00
Sale Price: $479.00
Our Price: $1,058.00
Sale Price: $529.00
Vocopro KJ-6000 Digital Karaoke Mixer with Digital Key Control VOCOPRO KJM-7900 Plus 9 Channel Pro Karaoke Mixer with Digital Key Control
Professional KJ/DJ/VJ Mixer with DSP Mic Effect and Digital Key Control and Built In 7 Band Graphic Equalizer 9 Channel Professional Karaoke/DJ Mixer with a total of 9 inputs (3 mic and 6 line or 6 mic and 3 line)
VOCOPRO DA-1000 Pro Professional 3 Mic Digital Echo Mixer VOCOPRO DA-2200 Pro Professional Digital Key Control Karaoke Mixer
Our Price: $298.00
Sale Price: $149.00
Our Price: $538.00
Sale Price: $269.00
VOCOPRO DA-1000 Pro Professional 3 Mic Digital Echo Mixer VOCOPRO DA-2200 Pro Professional Digital Key Control Karaoke Mixer
Form and Function at it's best! Professional Karaoke Mixer with Excellent Features
VOCOPRO DA-1055 Pro Professional 6 MIC Digital Echo Mixer/Parametric Equalizer VOCOPRO DA-3700 Pro 200W Digital Key Control Karaoke Mixing Amplifier
Our Price: $398.00
Sale Price: $199.00
Our Price: $498.00
Sale Price: $249.00
VOCOPRO DA-1055 Pro Professional 6 MIC Digital Echo Mixer/Parametric Equalizer VOCOPRO DA-3700 Pro 200W Digital Key Control Karaoke Mixing Amplifier
Microphone Mixer, digital Echo, Graphics and Parametric Equalizer in One Rack Space! Karaoke Mixing Amplifier
Miley Cyrus Jonas Brothers
Our Price: $29.98
Sale Price: $14.99
Our Price: $29.98
Sale Price: $14.99
Miley Cyrus Karaoke Music Jonas Brothers
Pocket Songs CD+G Pocket Songs CD+G
Hannah Montana 2 Disney Karaoke Series - Disney Channel Volume 1
Our Price: $29.98
Sale Price: $14.99
Our Price: $29.98
Sale Price: $14.99
Hannah Montana 2 Disney Channel Volume 1
Pocket Songs CD+G Pocket Songs CD+G
Disney Karaoke Series - Disney on Broadway Sing The Greatest Hits of Madonna
Our Price: $39.98
Sale Price: $19.99
Our Price: $39.98
Sale Price: $19.99
Disney on Broadway Madonna Karaoke Music
Pocket Songs CD+G Pocket Songs CD+G
Just Tracks: Anthems For Heroes Today's Hot Teen - Vol. 2
Our Price: $49.98
Sale Price: $24.99
Our Price: $33.98
Sale Price: $16.99
Anthems For Heroes Karaoke Music Today's Hot Teen Karaoke Music
Pocket Songs CD+G Pocket Songs CD+G
Disney's Karaoke Series - Girlz Rock Hannah Montana
Our Price: $29.98
Sale Price: $14.99
Our Price: $29.98
Sale Price: $14.99
Girlz Rock Karaoke Music Hannah Montana Karaoke Music
Pocket Songs CD+G Pocket Songs CD+G
Disney's High School Musical 3 - Senior Year Disney's High School Musical 2
Our Price: $29.98
Sale Price: $14.99
Our Price: $29.98
Sale Price: $14.99
Disney's High School Musical Karaoke Music Disney's High School Musical Karaoke Music
Pocket Songs CD+G Pocket Songs CD+G
Pyle Pro 3000 Watt Karaoke Amplifier/Mixer w/FM Tuner Vocopro TV Monitor LCD Karaoke Stand
Our Price: $339.98
Sale Price: $169.99
Our Price: $259.98
Sale Price: $129.99
Pyle Pro 3000 Watt Karaoke Amplifier/Mixer w/FM Tuner Vocopro LCD Karaoke Stand
3000 Watts Hybrid Pre-Amplifier w/AM/FM Tuner Excellent for holding LCD monitors plus microphones
On-Stage Stands MS7700B Euro-Style Tripod Base Mic Stand On-Stage Stands MS7201B Black Round Base Mic Stand
Our Price: $39.98
Sale Price: $19.99
Our Price: $39.98
Sale Price: $19.99
On-Stage Stands MS7700B Euro-Style Tripod Base Mic Stand On-Stage MS7201B Black Round Base Mic Stand
Classic Tripod Base Mic Stand Classic Round Base Mic Stand
Vocopro MK-58 PRO - Gold - Best Sounding Karaoke Vocal Mic Vocopro TV Monitor Karaoke Stand
Our Price: $138.00
Sale Price: $69.00
Our Price: $178.00
Sale Price: $89.00
Vocopro Best Sounding Karaoke Vocal Mic Vocopro TV or Monitor Karaoke Stand
Gold Finish Excellent for stage/performer TV
Gemini - CDM-3700G Dual CD Karaoke Mixing Console Disney's High School Musical
Our Price: $599.98
Sale Price: $299.99
Our Price: $29.98
Sale Price: $14.99
Gemini - CDM-3700G Dual CD Karaoke Mixing Console Disney's High School Musical Karaoke Music
Super quality and great features for a killer price. Pocket Songs CD+G
Cheetah Girls: One World Camp Rock
Our Price: $29.98
Sale Price: $14.99
Our Price: $29.98
Sale Price: $14.99
Cheetah Girls: One World Karaoke Music Camp Rock
Pocket Songs CD+G Pocket Songs CD+G
4 Mic VHF Handheld Wireless Microphone System 4 Mic VHF Wireless Lavalier / Headset System
Our Price: $399.98
Sale Price: $199.99
Our Price: $399.98
Sale Price: $199.99
Pyle Pro PDWM500 - 4 Mic Handheld Wireless System PDWM4400 4 Mic VHF Wireless Lavalier / Headset
Pyle Pro PDWM5000 Comes with 4 Headset Mics, 4 Lavalier Mics and 4 body packs.
4 Mic VHF Wireless 2 Handheld & 2 Lavalier / Headset System TWO Vocopro PV-802 8" 400W Powered Vocal Speakers
Our Price: $399.98
Sale Price: $199.99
Our Price: $598.00
Sale Price: $299.00
PDWM4300 4 Mic VHF Wireless handheld / Headset TWO PV-802 8 inch 400W Powered Vocal Speakers
Comes with 2 Handheld & 2 Headset Mics, 2 Lavalier Mics and 2 body packs. Vocopro PV-802 8" 400W Powered Vocal Speakers - Sold in Pairs
VocoPro PA-MAN Portable Karaoke System VocoPro CDR-1000 Professional Single Rack CD Recorder and Player
Our Price: $1,498.00
Sale Price: $749.00
Our Price: $918.00
Sale Price: $459.00
PA-MAN Complete Portable PA System VocoPro CDR-1000 CD Recorder and Player
The PA-MAN is a unique new concept in portable P.A. Burn music to CD-R/RWs live and in real-time without a computer
VocoPro Twister-RV CD/Cassette Karaoke System CDG Karaoke System iPod Compatible with 100 Songs
Our Price: $2,798.00
Sale Price: $1,399.00
Our Price: $179.98
Sale Price: $89.99
VocoPro Twister-RV CD/Cassette Karaoke System CDG Karaoke System
A Great-Sounding and Very Portable Club Karaoke Player! Complete Karaoke System - iPod Compatible!
CD+G Karaoke System iPod Compatible W/100 Songs Technical Pro AM/FM Digital Tuner
Our Price: $239.98
Sale Price: $119.99
Our Price: $257.98
Sale Price: $128.99
CD+G Karaoke System Technical Pro AM/FM Digital Tuner
Emerson CDG Karaoke System Technical Pro AM/FM Digital Tuner
Vocopro GIG-STAR Karaoke System Vocopro DVD-SOUNDMAN Multi-Format 4-Channel Wireless Karaoke System
Our Price: $799.98
Sale Price: $399.99
Our Price: $799.96
Sale Price: $399.98
Vocopro GIG-STAR PROII Karaoke System with Dual Wireless Microphones Vocopro DVD-SOUNDMAN Multi-Format 4-Channel Wireless Karaoke System
Gigstar 80 watts, 4-speaker system. Four 1/4 in. Microphone/Instrument Inputs. Built-in VHF wireless mic system with two handheld mics included.
VocoPro DVD Duet Karaoke System Technical Pro Karaoke DVD/CD/CD-G/MP3 Player
Our Price: $798.00
Sale Price: $399.00
Our Price: $197.98
Sale Price: $98.99
VocoPro DVD Duet Karaoke System Technical Pro Karaoke DVD/CD/MP3 Player
This is your path to karaoke fun. FREE REMOTE + 5.1 CHANNEL SURROUND SOUND INPUT + USB INPUT AND SD CARD READER AND DUAL KARAOKE AND MICROPHONE INPUTS
Classic R&B Volume 1 Female Standards Volume 1
Our Price: $23.98
Sale Price: $11.99
Our Price: $23.98
Sale Price: $11.99
Ultimate Karaoke Collection Classic R&B Volume 1 Ultimate Karaoke Collection Female Standards Volume
The Singing Machine Karaoke CD+G The Singing Machine Karaoke CD+G
Female Country Ballads Volume 1 DIVX DVD - 100 Songs on one disc - Karaoke Party Vol 1 - Only Plays on a DivX Player
Our Price: $23.98
Sale Price: $11.99
Our Price: $179.98
Sale Price: $89.99
Ultimate Karaoke Collection Female Country Ballads Volume 1 DIVX DVD - 100 Songs on one disc - Karaoke Party Vol 1
The Singing Machine Karaoke CD+G Turn your DIVX player into a Karaoke JukeBox with this DVD 100-Song DivX Disc!
DIVX DVD - 100 Songs on one disc - Karaoke Party Vol 2 - Only Plays on a DivX Player Video RF Modulator - Channel 3/4 selectable
Our Price: $179.98
Sale Price: $89.99
Our Price: $29.98
Sale Price: $14.99
DIVX DVD - 100 Songs on one disc - Karaoke Party Vol 2 Video RF Modulator - Channel 3/4 selectable
Turn your DIVX player into a Karaoke JukeBox with this DVD 100-Song DivX Disc! This modulator allows you to connect additional A/V components, such as a DVD player or a gaming system, to your TV when there are no available RCA jacks.
Top Hits Volume 1 Smoothe Volume 1
Our Price: $27.98
Sale Price: $13.99
Our Price: $27.98
Sale Price: $13.99
Karaoke Pop Culture Top Hits Volume 1 Karaoke Pop Culture Smoothe Volume 1
The Singing Machine Karaoke CD+G The Singing Machine Karaoke CD+G
Male Rock Volume 1 Christmas Classics Volume 2
Our Price: $27.98
Sale Price: $13.99
Our Price: $17.98
Sale Price: $8.99
Karaoke Pop Culture Male Rock Volume 1 Karaoke Christmas Classics Volume 2
The Singing Machine Karaoke CD+G The Singing Machine Karaoke CD+G
Motown - I Need Your Lovin Top Hits Volume 2
Our Price: $23.98
Sale Price: $11.99
Our Price: $27.98
Sale Price: $13.99
Karaoke Baby I Need Your Lovin Karaoke Pop Culture Top Hits Volume 2
The Singing Machine Karaoke CD+G The Singing Machine Karaoke CD+G
Female Pop Volume 2 Smoothe Volume 2
Our Price: $27.98
Sale Price: $13.99
Our Price: $27.98
Sale Price: $13.99
Karaoke Pop Culture Female Pop Volume 2 Karaoke Pop Culture Smoothe Volume 2
The Singing Machine Karaoke CD+G The Singing Machine Karaoke CD+G
Grease Country Love Songs Volume 1
Our Price: $27.98
Sale Price: $13.99
Our Price: $27.98
Sale Price: $13.99
Karaoke Pop Culture Grease Karaoke Pop Culture Country Love Songs Volume 1
The Singing Machine Karaoke CD+G The Singing Machine Karaoke CD+G
Traditional Folk Songs Volume 2 Country Classics Volume 1
Our Price: $17.98
Sale Price: $8.99
Our Price: $23.98
Sale Price: $11.99
Karaoke Traditional Folk Songs Volume 2 Karaoke Country Classics Volume 1
The Singing Machine Karaoke CD+G The Singing Machine Karaoke CD+G
   
 
A basic karaoke machine consists of a microphone, a means of altering the pitch of the recorded music, and an audio output. Some low-end machines attempt to provide vocal suppression so that one can feed regular songs into the machine and suppress the voice of the original singer, however this is rarely effective (see below). Most common machines are audio mixers with microphone input built-in with CD+G, Video CD, Laser Disc, or DVD players. CD+G players use a special track called subcode to encode the lyrics and pictures displayed on the screen, while the other formats natively display both audio and video.

Most karaoke machines have technology that electronically changes the pitch of the music so that amateur singers can sing along to any music source by choosing a key that is appropriate for their vocal range, while maintaining the original tempo of the song.

A basic karaoke machine consists of a microphone, a means of altering the pitch of the recorded music, and an audio output. Some low-end machines attempt to provide vocal suppression so that one can feed regular songs into the machine and suppress the voice of the original singer, however this is rarely effective (see below). Most common machines are audio mixers with microphone input built-in with CD+G, Video CD, Laser Disc, or DVD players. CD+G players use a special track called subcode to encode the lyrics and pictures displayed on the screen, while the other formats natively display both audio and video.

Most karaoke machines have technology that electronically changes the pitch of the music so that amateur singers can sing along to any music source by choosing a key that is appropriate for their vocal range, while maintaining the original tempo of the song.

Crooning adult contemporary classics out of key and out of tempo while being slightly inebriated is what many people envisage when you say the word "Karaoke." Whether at a bar or a bar mitzvah, Karaoke adds that special touch of class that says, "Someone knows how to throw a party!"

So how can you capture that Karaoke bar/lounge atmosphere in your own home? As Chris and Roger point out on today's episode all you need to do is buy Karaoke equipment and own a decent home stereo and TV.

Like stereo equipment, Karaoke players can be bought either as an all-in-one solution or in components. The component system offers the most flexibility and power. You can mix and match according to your needs and price point.

Component systems typically consist of the following:

Karaoke Player
This is the heart of the Karaoke system. Most Karaoke players look like a stand-alone DVD/CD player but also include two microphone inputs along with numerous buttons on the front for song selection. Karaoke players come in a couple of varieties.

CD+G Karaoke Player
This type of player plays the old CD+G (CD plus graphics) Karaoke CDs. Created in the late '80s, CD+G is an old embellishment to the audio CD standard that allows simple graphics to be embedded into an audio CD.

CD+G discs are playable in a regular CD player, but to see the graphics portion you'll need a special CD+G player. Except for Karaoke players, there is little or no demand for the CD+G standard.

The graphics allow for lyrics to be shown along with music, which is the heart of the Karaoke concept. When it comes to Karaoke, CD+G is the standard -- but it also lacks pizzazz because text is displayed over a single color background. More advanced CD+G players allow you to superimpose video from a camcorder or VCR behind the text to liven up the Karaoke experience.

CD+G/VCD Karaoke Player
This type of Karaoke player supports the CD+G standard as well as the VCD (video CD) standard. This means you can play VCD Karaoke discs as well as regular CD+G discs.

Like CD+G discs, VCD Karaoke discs display song lyrics in the order in which they should be sung. However, with VCD Karaoke discs there's usually a video background behind the lyrics instead of a solid color background. The video background tends to be very generic and usually shows something that has nothing to do with what the song is about, such as birds, the beach, or someone else's vacation video.

Tools of the Karaoke DJ:

Karaoke Mixer
Karaoke Mixers are used to adjust microphone levels with the music being played. Because most Karaoke players feature microphone inputs, this item is usually unnecessary and is only reserved for professional Karaoke DJ's or KJ's.

A Karaoke mixer adds a level of volume control and sound effects that usually doesn't come included with most Karaoke players. The volume control and sound effects include separate knobs for adjusting bass, mid, and treble levels of microphone inputs, echo, reverb, delay, vocal removal for regular CDs, and key control for raising or lowering the octave of the music so all people can sing along regardless of talent or ability.

Karaoke Amplifier
Karaoke amplifiers output sound from Karaoke players and also provide speaker hookups. Like the Karaoke mixer, a Karaoke amplifier is unnecessary for the average home user. If you have a home stereo or stereo amp/pre-amp, you can use that in lieu of a Karaoke amplifier.

Speakers
Karaoke speakers tend to be large, loud, and robust, necessary for a club setting or bar. If you're using a home receiver/amp as an amplifier you can get away with using your home stereo speakers.

However, you can potentially blow your speakers if audio levels from your Karaoke player are set too high. To be safe, adjust the volume settings low on your home stereo and increase the volume level depending on who's singing. Another option is to use a cheap pair of stereo speakers when you have Karaoke night at your home.

Video Monitor
Karaoke monitors are specialized video monitors designed to be compact and easy to move. However, home Karaoke enthusiasts can use a TV instead. All you need is a video-input jack on the TV. Failing that, you can use an RF converter to connect to your TV's antenna.

Microphone
There's no special type of Karaoke microphone. Any quality microphone with a 1/4-inch output will do just fine. You'll want to stay away from cheap microphones as they allow interference and often cause feedback.

All-in-one solution
If all this seems too complicated, you can go with an all-in-one unit. Companies such as VocoPro offer several models of all-in-one players ranging in price from $210 to $250. These units provide the player, microphone(s), amp, mixer, sampler CDs, and speakers in a single package.

With an all-in-one player the only thing you'll need to provide is a TV or video monitor. Also note that some all-in-one units are capable of playing only CD+G discs while others are capable of playing both VCD and CD+G discs. Check the specs before you buy to see if it has all the options you want.

The ultimate cheap option
Many DVD players also double as Karaoke players. A Karaoke-enabled DVD player should have microphone inputs in front. If it does, you can play CD+G discs, Karaoke VCD's, and Karaoke DVD's (a new format).

While you can play CD+G's, without an additional and pricey CD+G decoder you'll just get the audio and no graphics. Plug it in to your stereo for decent sound and you've got a ready-made Karaoke player and DVD player too.

*Taken from TechTV airings: Tue. 4/2 at 5 p.m. & Wed. 4/3 at 3 a.m.

Karaoke FAQ's
Q: What is the correct way to spell it? karaoke? Or karaoke, karaoke, karoke, karaoke?
A: While the correct way to spell it is Karaoke, as long as you love to sing, you can spell it as karaoke, karaoke, karaoke, karoke or anyway you want.

Q: Do Karaoke music discs use original artist recordings?
A: Karaoke music discs (CDGs, CDGMs, VCDs and DVDs) are recreations recorded by independent manufacturers. The manufacturer will hire independent artists and bands to recreate songs done in the likeness of the original artist, with the goal of sounding as similar to the original artist as possible. Manufacturers' interpretation of like songs will sound different throughout different manufacturers.

Q: Do the Karaoke recordings have "background singers"?
A: Yes, most discs and songs have background singers, mainly for the chorus. And these background singers are not removable.

Q: Why can't I find the song that I am looking for?
A: LoudKaraoke.com has a large music database, but unfortunately, not all songs are available for Karaoke. When you search for your favorite songs, singers, or groups, try omitting the word "The" and "A" from the song title or group name. For favorite singers, try searching by just the last name.

Q: What is multiplex?
A: All Karaoke discs are made in either a multiplex or non-multiplex format. Multiplex discs also do not feature the original artist.

Multiplex discs, have vocal demos for each song so that you can choose to listen to the song with or without the vocals. Non-multiplex discs provide only one version of the song, without the vocals.


Q: What is CDGM?
A: CDGM stands for Compact Disc plus Graphics Multiplex. In addition to being exactly like CDGs, CDGMs include vocal demos for each song so that you can choose to listen to the song with or without the lead vocals. CDGMs usually have about 8 songs per each disc. The lead vocals are removed by a balance control on your player or by a special multiplex button on your player. See "What is multiplex" for more information.

Q: What is VCD?
A: VCD stands for Video Compact Disc. VCD Karaoke discs provide not only the lyrics in time with the music, but also a video background display that complements the song. VCDs usually have about 11 songs per each disc.

To play Video CD disks you need either a CDG Karaoke player with Video CD capabilities or a DVD player since all DVD players can play Video CD format. Many CDG Karaoke players have a combination Video CD and CDG function and operate the same way as a regular CDG Karaoke player.

Q: What are DVD Karaoke Discs?
A: DVD stands for Digital Versatile Discs. DVD Karaoke disks are generally replications of the Video CD Karaoke disks. The video background on a DVD Karaoke Disk is much higher quality than a Video CD disk, however, currently there is no additional music, improved sound quality, or special DVD features. DVD Karaoke disks tend to be higher priced and there is less selection of songs.

Q: What is CDG?
A: CDG (or CD+G) stands for Compact Disc Plus Graphics. A CDG Karaoke disc contains an additional track, which displays the song lyrics on a TV when played on a Karaoke player. The words to the song are typically displayed on a blue background and are highlighted in a contrasting color to signal when the words should be sung. The CDG format is the Karaoke standard for most of the world's Karaoke. CDGs usually have about 15 songs per each disc.
CDG Karaoke disks require a special Karaoke player called a Karaoke CDG Player. A Karaoke CDG player is similar to a regular CD player, except that it has an additional chip for reading the graphics track of a CDG. In addition, a CDG Karaoke Player also has a place to plug in a microphone, a key controller to adjust for the singer's key, and an echo control to enhance the singer's voice.

A normal DVD player will play both the DVD and Video CD Karaoke disks. However, a Karaoke DVD Player has additional features such as microphone inputs, key changer, and echo control.

Q: Will CDGs play on my standard CD player or computer?
A: A CDG Karaoke disc will play (only the sound, not the graphics) in any standard CD player. A CDG karaoke disc will sometimes work on a computer with a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, however it depends on the karaoke disc manufacturer. Recently, some manufacturers have began implementing a method that protects the CDG from being read by a computer. If a CDG has this type of protection, it will still play on standard CD players.

Please Note: Keep in mind that only a CDG karaoke player can read the graphics track, so the song lyrics will not be displayed on a standard CD player, DVD player or computer.

Q: Will Karaoke DVDs play on my standard DVD player or computer DVD-ROM drive?
A: Yes, however, a Karaoke DVD Player has additional features such as microphone inputs, key changer, and echo control.
Pro Audio Video Inc
1620 30th ST NE
Canton, Ohio 44714
 About Us
 
 Privacy Policy
 Send Us Feedback
 
Company Info | Return Policy | Product Index | Category Index | Help | Terms of Use
Copyright © 2004 www.CheapDJGear.us. All Rights Reserved.
Shopping Cart Software by Volusion