Questions for starting up

[mindonstrike]

Assuming this is a shuttle, and assuming you've got stereo inputs on your mixer and that's assuming you want stereo then yes a 1/8 trs to 1/4 trs is what you want.
I beleive the shuttle will come with an s-video to rca adaptor, but I think it would be wise to pick up a backup. There not easy to find in a pinch sometimes - RS is the only local source I've found and they charge $20 and good luck finding them open at 9pm when you boot up and discover it ain't working. I've seen them on line for $3-$4.
I'm using a 14in proview lcd, works great. I think LCD is the way to go for size, weight and cool factor, it's only drawback is it's tough to read if you're sitting or standing at an angle.
Good Luck.
Sam

[tymzend]

Originally Posted by mindonstrike

I think LCD is the way to go for size, weight and cool factor, it's only drawback is it's tough to read if you're sitting or standing at an angle.

That's where brightness is key. I can see my monitor fine from the side. 17" Samsung LCD. Picked up the brightest one Best Buy had. Definitely worth the money to me.

[dbl_trbl]

I appreciate all of your help in getting me started. I received my portable PC with Hoster last week. So far, I have imported around 90 discs. I am quickly learning about the Media Cloq and Multisession discs from Sound Choice. Almost half of the discs I have imported are multisession. I have a very large library of Sound Choice discs, so I am expecting many more of these protected discs. I understand from reading the forums that the multisession problem can be worked around using the Microstudio software. Because these protected discs can be a huge problem for some of us, I feel this software should be included in a Hoster package, or at least recommended when ordering. When I order the software do I download it on the portable PC I purchased from MTU? Will this affect my warranty? Is the CDRW burner that MTU supplies with their portable PC all I need to do the copying and burning?

Thanks all,

Al

[flipper]

If you have the extra dollars you may want to purchase the Karaoke Suite 4 I wish I would have purchased all of the software in this bundle when I started.

I just purchased my second system from MTU (Portable PC) and this time I had them install the package on my unit. It saves you plenty of dollars. Once you start looking at the prices separately you will see that the suite is a bargain.

Purchasing and downloading MTU's Software will not affect your warranty. You can download everything online. Just call Doug in sales and he will set you up.

Also the plextor burner that comes with your portable pc is exactly what you need to burn discs. It is MTU certified.

Right now it may seem like alot of work getting everything imported. Trust me you will never regret the time you invested. Running and working with hoster is pure pleasure. Be sure and make a testimonial post when you do your first show!

Good Luck
Flipper
Flipside Karaoke

[kedmison]

I believe someone stated to make sure you run stereo and not mono. I would have to disagree. I think it's important that regardless where you situate your speakers, that you would want all patrons to hear the same thing at the same time. Stereo is fine if you are at home but I have found it doesn't work as well in the karaoke grill/bar setting inviroment.

Just my 2 cents.

Kelly

[gduns - with the Lord]

If your mixer is 1/4" phone jack and your computer is 1/8" phone jack, then all you'll need is an adapter to step down your 1/4" jack on one end to 1/8". Just make sure it's all stereo not mono

I think the reference replies to the cable. But I Run stereo in at my gigs, and have never had a problem getting the sound throught the place evenly. You really need to keep the stereo type hookup into the mixer, and don't use just one channel. Duplex cdg's put the vocals on one channel or the other, and mtu is working on the duplex issue right now to make it selectable for us, so we can mute the vocals.

a lot of DJ/Kj types argue both ways on the issue, but You cant get some of the effects I have if you go mono only. also If you are using Peavey speakers, they warn you against bridging outputs, as they can fry a speaker.

[MTUSUPPORT]

Dbl_Trbl,
This will not void the warranty at all. You can download the software on any computer, then move it or transfer it to a CD and then load it on your MTU Portable PC.