Looking for a karaoke machine, any ideas?
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That would be easy if i had a laptop
Just something she wants, passionate about singing that's all
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Have you checked your local DJ store. They'll have sound and lighting stuff.
That takes me back a couple of decades
Think it got taken over by Littlewoods or Kayes in the end?
That takes me back a couple of decades
Think it got taken over by Littlewoods or Kayes in the end?
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Looooooooooooove the Karaoke...
I started off with an 'all in one' set from 'well known auction site'.
This included a DVD / CD-G player with microphone inputs and echo effects. It came with 2 DVDs of karaoke songs, 2 x wireless microphones and songs-choice book.
I then purchased several more CD-G discs.
Now I use my PC or Netbook and have stored my collection as MP3+G which is the MP3 equivalent for Karaoke files. I use Locate32 to search through my collection by song title or artist. And use an old version of Winamp with the CDG Plugin to play the files.
In between all that I purchased a DJ rig, 2 pa speakers and stands, lighting and a huge sub, mixer, mic echo effect and more wireless mics. I got carried away.
I started off with an 'all in one' set from 'well known auction site'.
This included a DVD / CD-G player with microphone inputs and echo effects. It came with 2 DVDs of karaoke songs, 2 x wireless microphones and songs-choice book.
I then purchased several more CD-G discs.
Now I use my PC or Netbook and have stored my collection as MP3+G which is the MP3 equivalent for Karaoke files. I use Locate32 to search through my collection by song title or artist. And use an old version of Winamp with the CDG Plugin to play the files.
In between all that I purchased a DJ rig, 2 pa speakers and stands, lighting and a huge sub, mixer, mic echo effect and more wireless mics. I got carried away.
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maplins sell tacky dj stuff.
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You are bound to have a local DJ/Disco shop so I'd go in and get some expert advice on what you actually need.
If they have the same unit in Argos for cheaper then go for it.
However think about your neighbours and what you might be putting them through.
I have enough music gear to equip 3 full bands but my neighbours have never heard me in the 30 years I've lived here.
If they have the same unit in Argos for cheaper then go for it.
However think about your neighbours and what you might be putting them through.
I have enough music gear to equip 3 full bands but my neighbours have never heard me in the 30 years I've lived here.
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I've been having fun on this site recently...
http://www.karaokeparty.com/en/songs
Much better than a Karaoke machine as it detects your tone and tells you how accurate you are, giving you a score and a rating at the end of each song (My top score is 7580 by the way
).
It's like a karaoke version of those Guitar Hero type games. You can also "battle" people from all over the world and record & edit your efforts.
My sister's 40th is coming up in a few months and I'm partly responsible for the entertainment so instead of hiring a karaoke machine I'm going to get a projector and take a laptop and just use this, way more fun than normal karaoke.
http://www.karaokeparty.com/en/songs
Much better than a Karaoke machine as it detects your tone and tells you how accurate you are, giving you a score and a rating at the end of each song (My top score is 7580 by the way
).It's like a karaoke version of those Guitar Hero type games. You can also "battle" people from all over the world and record & edit your efforts.
My sister's 40th is coming up in a few months and I'm partly responsible for the entertainment so instead of hiring a karaoke machine I'm going to get a projector and take a laptop and just use this, way more fun than normal karaoke.
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