To start my new karaoke system, I decided to go with wired microphones, rather than wireless. Wired microphones are less expensive, and are more stable. Wireless microphones are subject to interference from devices using the same frequency, and also always seem to run out of battery charge when you least want them to. I may […]
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February 5th, 2015 
Jennifer A. Ray The problem with hosting your karaoke show from your laptop, is that microphones plugged into your computer don’t broadcast the sound externally – the computer assumes you are using the microphone to record. I did find a virtual audio driver that fixed that, but there was a moment of latency between the karaoke track sound […]
Karaoke Player
February 5th, 2015 Jennifer A. Ray I use Video Hoster by MTU to run my karaoke show. It is a fantastic way to keep the show going without the audience seeing an interruption while you add new singers and songs, add items to the scrolling marquee, and more behind the scenes. I’ve used karaoke machines in the past, but with […]
Karaoke Cloud Services
February 5th, 2015 Jennifer A. Ray There are a number of karaoke cloud services out there. Some are online karaoke players and others are online songbook databases for karaoke hosts.
Karaoke Equipment Stores
February 5th, 2015 Jennifer A. Ray Karaoke systems range wildly in configurations and prices. You can get a basic unit for personal use that has a built in monitor, speakers, and karaoke player or you can invest in something a little more professional. What you need really depends on how you will use it and how into karaoke you are. If […]
Digital Karaoke Stores
February 5th, 2015 Jennifer A. Ray I really love that you can buy individual karaoke songs these days, rather than an entire CD+G disc. This is really great when you are looking for specific songs that either aren’t on any CD+G discs you’ve found or are only available on compilation discs. The problem with many compilation discs is that many of […]
Microstudio by MTU
February 5th, 2015 Jennifer A. Ray MTU‘s Microstudio program allows you to make backup copies of your CD+G discs, as well as rip tracks from CD+G discs into MP3+G format. You can also use it to make custom CD+G discs, which are useful when you go to a karaoke bar, since you can take a disc of just the songs […]
Video Hoster by MTU
February 5th, 2015 Jennifer A. Ray If you want to run a smooth karaoke show, then you want to buy MTU‘s Video Hoster. This software has everything you need to host a show. Use Video Hoster to rip your CD+G discs to MP3+G format, and Video Hoster automatically adds them to your song database. Once they are in your song database, […]
MTU Karaoke Software
February 5th, 2015 Jennifer A. Ray I’ve used MTU software for years with very good results. Their suite of karaoke software has proven solid, rarely having bugs that I have found. Their website offers a wealth of information on their own products as well as how to configure your karaoke system. They also run a very popular messageboard where you […]
Karaoke CD Stores
February 5th, 2015 Jennifer A. Ray There are lots of places to buy karaoke CDs on the internet. If you want discs that will play the audio along while also displaying the video with onscreen lyrics, then make sure you are buying CD+G discs. Amazon CD+G Discs Karaoke Star