Buying Karaoke Players & Equipment
By Bob Pardue
The only way to keep up with the latest about
karaoke is to constantly stay on the lookout for new information. If
you read everything you find about karaoke, it won't take long for
you to become an influential authority.
Planning to buy equipment soon?
Perhaps you want to start your own show
or add entertainment to your club or event.
Or, maybe you just want to have some personal
fun with your very own player. No matter what the reason,
you’ll find this guide helpful when buying karaoke
equipment.
Karaoke Equipment and Related
Products
Below is a list of equipment and
accessories to help get you started.
Types of Players
There are several types of players on
the market. Portable players come in two forms, with or
without a built-in screen.
Those without the screen will typically hook in
to any television set. Those with the screen are all-in-one karaoke
equipment, and are convenient for outdoor use or anywhere a
television set is not available.
The price for portable equipment ranges
from $150 to over $1,000.
Component players are more advanced for
professional use.
The player may feature more memory to hold more
songs, full-featured remote control, two or more microphone inputs,
surround sound equipment compatibility and more. This type of karaoke
equipment is priced from $150 to over $700.
Karaoke Microphones
Once you begin to move beyond basic background
information, you begin to realize that there's more to than
you may have first thought.
Most machines will come equipped with
microphones; however, you may purchase them separately as well. There
are wireless and wired microphones, and even headset
microphones for those who dance or entertain as they sing.
FACE="Arial">Features might include multiple channels, a
broad frequency range, a base unit and more. Price ranges are from
$9.99 up to $300. Sound Equipment
If you need equipment for entertaining
a large crowd or for professional use, sound equipment might
be the answer. Amplifiers, speakers and mixers can all enhance the
sound of your equipment.
You can get a clearer audio signal and control
sounds for many singers at once.
Speakers or woofers help to create a louder
sound without annoying static. Amplifiers and mixers are priced from
$150 and up.
Pricing is usually based on brand name, wattage
capabilities, and number of microphone inputs. Speakers may be priced
from $100 to $1,000 each.
Karaoke Equipment Accessories
Once you own the basic equipment, there
are some other accessories you may need to complete your ensemble.
Karaoke stands for speakers and microphones always come in handy
during shows and events.
Karaoke equipment cases are available to
protect your player, speakers, Amps or mixers. Other items that are
useful, but not directly related to equipment, include CD
racks or cases, games on CD or DVD, rack shelves, modulators
and song book creation software.
Shopping for Equipment
Some popular equipment brands to look
for include Legends, RSQ, Numark, Essential, Panasonic, Various,
VocoPro, CAVS, Echo, Gemini, Pioneer, JVC, Hyundai and many
others.
A great way to find equipment is to
shop online for new or used products. You’ll be able to search
through many brands and styles to find the equipment that
meets your needs.
Use this guide to find the right karaoke
equipment for you. You’ll be entertaining your guests like never
before!
The day will come when you can use something
you read about here to have a beneficial impact. Then you'll be glad
you took the time to learn more about karaoke.
