Build a Karaoke Machine?

thsmith

A friend has asked me to help find a good Karaoke Machine for his daughter's Christmas present. They seem like plastic pieces of junk and the reviews agree.

Has anyone built one or can recommend a good store bought one?

Needs 2 mics, ideally wireless, I/F with ipod and maybe remote screen.

Thanks,

thsmith

Hoping someone has ideas.

txcoastal1

http://www.ehow.com/how_8017808_diy-karaoke-system.html

Whats his budget?

bikezappa

I have the same interest in a quality unit. The key is getting a large library of songs I think.

thsmith

txcoastal1 wrote: »

http://www.ehow.com/how_8017808_diy-karaoke-system.html

Whats his budget?

Good link, I like this one as you do not need a PC. Minus screen and speakers ends up about $600.

http://www.ehow.com/how_5905233_build-own-karaoke-system.html

thsmith

From the makers of Guitar Hero.

http://www.singtrix.com/

PSOVLSK

Sounds like you may be looking for something better than I'm going to suggest, but I'll throw it out there anyway.

When my daughter was about 10-11, I bought one of the PS3 karaoke games. Hooked it up through my stereo and they had a great time.

thsmith

Thanks Paul, I doubt my friend will buy a PS3 or any gaming console. I provided him the 2 options I could find and let him decide. I think the player and mixing board is best options for the money. Still need monitor and speakers but in the end I think you end up with better system. His daughter is a very good singer so I see him going with full blown system. THe packaged ones you see on Amazon and B&M stores are really cheap and seem to be short lived.

Although the one from singtrix one looks very interesting.

carvcom

I just picked up a Pioneer DVD-V555 off Ebay for $110 shipped.
Nice little player, plays CD-G, which is what I have.
Hook it up to your stereo & TV & your in business.
Amazon link
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-DVD-V555-player/dp/B00006I5N8

PSOVLSK

haha. I guess having to buy the entire gaming system and not just the $40 game would make it a bit more expensive. Not a good choice for someone who can actually sing and wants to use it anyway. I don't think my daughter ever played it again a single time after her birthday party.

txcoastal1

http://www.guitarcenter.com/VocoPro-DVD-Duet-Karaoke-System-103372066-i1125840.gc

Here's a link from Guitar Center buy new $379, but click above pic buy blemished for $249. Its DVD driven but Im' sure DVD's are cheap.

thsmith

Great minds, Sarted looking at them and muscsiansfriends as well. I think the vocopro soundman is going to be my recommendation. Good prices on the blemishes.

Thanks for everyones input. I think I am armed enough to be dangerious and make a recommendation.

GospelTruth

txcoastal1 wrote: »

http://www.guitarcenter.com/VocoPro-DVD-Duet-Karaoke-System-103372066-i1125840.gc

Here's a link from Guitar Center buy new $379, but click above pic buy blemished for $249. Its DVD driven but Im' sure DVD's are cheap.

I have one of these, but it's CD driven, not DVD. It's basically brand new and collecting dust in the basement - only used once, at a wedding. I have the Chartbuster 450 song CD catalog and two professional microphones rather than the cheaper ones that come with the unit. If you're interested send me a PM. I'm sure it could use a better home.