Newbie to Computerize Karaoke songs

[djmadmaxx]

the mackies are great, but you should try the even better CARVin PM15A's. they are awesome. www.carvin.com

[Nitecat]

I use the JBL Eon's non-powered myself. Have four of them and they have a great warranty from JBL. I switched from Peavey's for the exact reason you are saying.

[Karaoke John]

In answer to chatrobot's ? It really depends on how much you want to spend.
Sounds like the interface will work, you can probably hook into your home stereo I know I have done that for years. Both playing disks and now using Hoster. I have a pioneer sx 780 receiver and hook my laptop into that for the music I also have a bookshelf Jvc karaoke system that I use for my microphones. In my basement for practice It sounds just fine.
For Kj'ing I have two different sound systems One is a Yamaha EMX 660, 600 watts at 4 ohms I use two peavey Black widow 12 in floor monitors for mains and Cgm 12 in floor monitors for singers. The other is a Peavey F 696 1200 watts at 4 ohms I use two Yamaha 15 in Mark IV series club speakers for Mains and Two Peavey Black widow 15 in floor monitors for singers. Both systems sound great. Lots of power and flexibility.
I can hook my Sony Vaio Laptop into any of the systems mentioned above and using hoster Have a great show or practice etc. You don't have to go overboard to have great sound. I'm a little compulsive and did not like having to cart the yamaha sound system to work with me and back home each time I use it. I do karaoke at my job for patients in the hospital I work at once a week. I use the peavey system for Karaoke Gigs away from work. I use the Pioneer receiver and 4 speakers along with the microphone set up described above to practice with. If I sound good on it then I sound really good when I use the two Pro audio systems. There is all kinds of different ways to go, "The Sky is The Limit". You just have to find what works best for You, and Have Fun.
John

[BooBoo]

As others have said, it really depends on what you want to spend. I started out plugging a cheap mic into a JVC player and I am now up to a Shure Beta mic, a shure SM58 and a BOSE PAS system. I also still use a Beheringer mixer just because I love the digital effects and the 3D surround it provides. The sound is incredible. BTW, I am not a KJ for say.. Never been paid anyway. Just get together with friends and KJ the party.
Anyway, my point is the equipment makes a huge difference because the more truth you hear as feedback the better the vocal adjustments will be made. Someone meantioned Carvin and I would second that. I have quite a bit of carvin equipment that I really don't use now due to the PAS, but the Carvin equipent does a very good job. The best thing about Carvin is you buy direct and cut out the middle man. As DJMADMAX said, the Carvin PM15A's are a fantastic quality and value. I have two CARVin PM15's (The passive version of the PM15a) and they sound awesome. The Carvin amps are one of the best quality/value buys as well.

Of course the PAS blows anything I've ever heard away. I got it mainly due to not having to lug a bunch of equipment around, but the reproduction is out of this world. Almost anyone sounds at least good on this thing and good singers sound awesome. This thing is a KJs best friend...

So having said all this, let's get back to what someone wants to spend. I've gone through lots of equipment and lots of money for this reason or that to finally end up with a PAS. At $2000 for a PAS, I would have saved a ton if I just bit the bullet and bought it in the first place... So it's good to have a pretty good idea of where you want to go before you start buying..

[BooBoo]

Originally Posted by Karaoke John

Sounds like the interface will work, you can probably hook into your home stereo I know I have done that for years. John

I wouldn't really recommend running a mic through a home system or TV. They are not designed for hot signals like those produced by mics.

You can probably get by at really low volumes, but you run a good chance of blowing the high freq drivers if you turn it up at all...

[Karaoke John]

As I said in a earlier post I have used my Karaoke Machine with my Home stereo for yr's 10 to be exact with no problems. This is just for home use which is what Chatrobot was talking about. Now I hook my laptop up to the Stereo and Sing through the Karaoke machine which has 30 watts per side which in my basement is plenty loud. For other Gigs I use either a yamaha EMX 660 or Peavey 696 F. with either 12 in speakers or 15 in Speakers.
In looking back on Chatrobots entry He could go with a non powered mixer Yamaha, and Samson both make a 4 to 6 input that runs around $100.00, I would check with Musicians Freind, Sam Ash, Guitar Center or local music Store and Pawn Shops for best price. That way he could hook up both Lap top and Microphones and run into his stereo.
As far as hooking up TV They make VGA adapters or if he has a RCA Video Out he could possibly hook up to RCA video port. It there is none on his TV he could use a RF adapter and hook into the cableport, Check local Radio Shack The have all kinds of soulutions. Since he did not specify what video outputs he has its hard to give a solution. I would keep it simple and use what you have till the need to upgrade comes.

John

[MimiLee]

Also Check out the Fender Passport 250-I have used it for almost 2 years with great success. The speakers and mixer/amp weigh a little over 50 lbs and are connected for easy transportation. You could take them apart and mose them separately (speakers 12 lbs each and amp around 30 lbs) $7-800 for the 250 and a 150 is also available.

[Karaoke John]

I had a Fender Passport 250 til it blew up in the middle of a gig . When I went to have it fixed fender said it would cost around $800.00 which was $200.00 more than I paid for it I used the money to buy a peavey 1200 watt mixer amp. I guess I wouldn't be a good source for recommending Fender passport systems .

John