So you are looking for a good buy for a Karaoke System. Karaoke systems have become a very important part of the Home Entertainment System. There are bunch of products out there in the market but what to buy and where to buy? That confuses the most. Fortunately for you, you don't need to do any research as I have done it already for you! :)
Based on your expected use, I would categories the selection criteria as following:
1) For Home Singers (Portable)
2) For small events (i.e. Church, Small gatherings) (Portable)
3) Friends get-together for a dashing Karaoke Party (Portable or Component)
If you are looking for a Karaoke System you will most probably fall into one of the categories mentioned above. Now let’s discuss each one in details. I am sure after reading this article, you will have a clear understanding on what exactly you are planning to get! :)
Select The Karaoke Music Format:
The 1st thing to look for is what the different music formats the system can support are. Most karaoke machines are disc-based, such as CD, DVD and BD, or digital-based, such as MP3+G or WMA+G. The most common kind of karaoke player supports CDG and/or MP3+G.
The player which supports MP3+G is very useful now a days as its almost impossible to find someone who doesn't own any music player (i.e. iPod, MP3 players) or Smartphone. With this MP3G support you would not need to keep buying Karaoke CDs and instead you can use your music players or smartphones directly to play the music in the system.
Select The Features You Want Your System To Have:
A microphone, multi-microphone support, pitch control, and voice echo- These 4 are the features that your system has to have it in order to be a good and useful karaoke system.
- A Microphone: System that comes with a microphone is desirable as otherwise you will have to spend additional money to purchase a microphone.
- Multi-microphone support: This is also desirable as you may want to do a team play or a duet. The system should support at least TWO mics if not more.
- Pitch-Control: This feature is very useful as to control your pitch and make it suitable to the song and music that you are singing with.
- Eco-Control: This gives your voice kind of a special effect and a vocal enhancement. This feature makes you sound like you are performing on a stage.
- TV Connection: Most systems will provide you with RCA type A/V cables so that you can connect your system to the TV and read the scrolling lyrics on a big screen.
- Built-in Speakers: The speakers must be able to handle the power outlet of the karaoke system.
- Auto Voice Controls (AVC): This is a very good feature specially for learners. This only works with Multiplex recordings. The vocals on a multiplex recording are eliminated as soon as the singer begins singing into the microphone. When the singer stops singing, the vocals on the multiplex recording are automatically re-activated.
- Disco Lights: This is an optional feature. If your system has it, it would be more fun and you can present yourself in front of your family or friends in a very stylish way.
Advanced Features:
With some extra bucks you can get your karaoke system with some very advanced features.
- AM/FM Radio: This feature will allow your karaoke machine to behave like a traditional radio as well.
- HDD/SDD: This features allows you to store the digital music locally
- Camera: This fancy feature will record the singer and also display the singer on the TV/Monitor if it is connected with the system.
- Recorder: Recording capabilities allow the device to record performances to disk or memory cards
Additional Points to consider:
- Sound Quality: The main factors that dictate sound quality are power output and speaker quality. Most adults will want at least 30 watts, but 5-15 watts is suitable for children. Audiophiles will prefer 60-90 watts, and professionals will want 160-300 watts. Ensure that the speakers are able to handle the max wattage.
- Digital Karaoke: CDGs are still the standard for karaoke, but there is a shift underway in the industry. It is not unreasonable to think that within a decade digital karaoke music will have completely supplanted karaoke CDs. Consumers purchasing a new karaoke machine should strongly consider choosing one that supports digital music.
- Bluetooth Connectivity: There are also some products which will let you connect and play music directly from your smartphones or music players via Bluetooth. I would always prefer my Karaoke system to have this feature.
This was all about the features and guides for selecting your Karaoke System. Now I am providing you the reference of the products which I have found after my thorough research:
1) For Home Singers:
If you are planning to get a Karaoke system for yourself or a gift for your loved ones who love to sing and may be even record their voices, try any of the products below according to your price range:
1) Singing Machine SML-385 ($47.98)
2) Electrohome EAKAR300 ($69.99)
My Recommendations:
3) Karaoke USA ($140.88)
4) Singing Machine ($229.99)
2) For small events (i.e. Church, Small
gatherings)
For such events, you may want to focus on the audio output capacity of the system. Also you would want portable speakers for the ease of transportation.Here is the suggestions for events:1) ION Tailgater Bluetooth Portable Speaker System ($156.57)
2) Pyle PWMA170 Dual Channel 400 Watt Wireless PA System ($109.99)
3) Friends Karaoke Party
I hope this would have helped you selecting your system. Let me know if you have any questions or comments in the comments section below. Also let me know if this has helped you!
Happy Singing and Enjoy your Karaoke!!! :):):)
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