Hoster Setup on PC/Laptop

[fairway01]

Hi All,

This may seem like a stupid question to some but I'm new to this and was wondering how everyone else setup their karaoke. When using Hoster, how do you tie in video to a tv source as well as audio and multiple mic inputs?

Thanks

[gduns - with the Lord]

if you are using this program for hosting a karaoke show, then I take it you already have an audio mixer board. plug the computer in to it as you would a player. plug the mic's into the mixer, then you mix it into the amp.

[fairway01]

Hi gduns

Actually I don't have Hoster or a sound mixer yet but from what I hear it's the program to get. As far as sound mixer boards go, do you recommend one or a certain brand that you like? Also, can you tie in the graphics to this board?

Thanks

[gduns - with the Lord]

I dot a mackie DFX12 from guitar center. the reason I mention them is because they were the cheapest. But it is the best I have seen for karaoke. It has built in effects for the audio. (echo, & reberb). You dont need to plug the video into the mixer, it goes straight to a monitor/tv. if you have a laptop most og the newer ones have an s-video out. and will plug right into the video of the tv . otherwise you will need a modulator, and Recommend the RCA 4-way switcher-modulator. it will take in rca video, modulated video, or v-video and convert to rach of the other. will also take in audio, but you dont want to do that.

[fairway01]

Hi gduns,

Thanks for all the great advice. Just curious, where would you pick up a RCA 4 way switch modulator? Is that something you can pickup at radio shack?

Thanks

[gduns - with the Lord]

BEST BUY, OR CIRCUIT CITY. I have tried the rat shack version, and they are not good. the RCA is digital, and works very well.