[Jamie Strait]

My wife and I have been doing karaoke shows for about 10 years, I haven't run a show in about 5 years. I handle equipment, research and problem solving.

Computer wise you are starting off with more than you need today, but will give yourself an advantage for future upgrades(time when you need to). CPU, RAM, sound card all more than needed. Our computer P4 3.06, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB and 2 250 GB hard drives, 1 Plextor CD-R, Sound Blaster Live 5.1, 17" flat panel LED monitor.

7.1 dolby is the newest standard, I like Creative Labs sound cards the best. The quality is the best that you can get for the money.

For the past 5 years we have uses a Mackie 808s power mixer, which gives 600 watts per channel(2). Mackie C300 speakers (non-powered) 2 or 4 depending on the size of the place. We use a monitor for the singer in places that are larger to make it easier for the singer to hear. This is easily done by running the monitor on the second channel which also gives a seperate EQ to adjust for mic feedback.

I'm not sure what mic mixer you are planning to use but you only need one output from the computer to your mixer.

We are using RockIt 2000 Pro for the DJ part of the shows. It is more than adequate for DJing and only cost $40 US.

Good Luck