Home Karaoke is a Great Gift Idea for for all ages. Karaoke Machines can be enjoyed by anyone, at any age. Here is a list of great Karaoke Machines that should suit a wide range of Karaoke enthusiasts.
Karaoke Players make excellent gifts. Simply for the fact they
encompass such a large age group. They are made to be enjoyed by both
male or female, the young or the young at heart. Rest assured there is a
Karaoke Player out there for every age group, whether you are looking
to get a gift for a child or Grandparent or for yourself. And you do not
have to be a great singer to use these products, just have a love of
music and enjoy having a good time.
Karaoke Machines can have
many features and functions, and with many players to choose from, the
whole process can get a little daunting, if not frustrating. Some
Karaoke Machines may have a Built-in Video Camera for displaying an
image of the person singing, Digital Key Control for changing the song's
key, Built-in Display screen so you do not have to connect the machine
to a Television and many more different features. The key is to figure
out what you want and need in a Karaoke System. Just remember most
Karaoke Player you choose will have the ability to play music and
display lyrics through some media form (either through CDs or
digitally). (Please Note: There are Karaoke Machines that do not have
the ability to display lyrics. They are very rare and tend to be toy
Karaoke Players for very young children.)
Below is a list of
Karaoke Systems that vary from the very basic to the more elaborate,
complex models. Each one is different with many different functions and
features. But they all have the core elements that make up a great
Karaoke Player. All range in price from around $50.00 to $300.00. These
are just a few of the types of Karaoke Systems available to you in the
marketplace. They should give you an idea of what is available and help
you choose the right Karaoke Player.
Singing Machine SML-383 - Price Range: $41.00 to $69.00 - Vertical Load CDG Disc Player - Two Microphone Inputs - Disco Light Effect - Balance & Echo Controls - Auto Voice Control (AVC - Eliminates Vocals on Multiplex CDG) - AC/DC - Built-in Speakers - Video & Audio OUT - Dimensions: 6.2 x 11.7 x 13.6 inches ; 6 pounds
The
Singing Machine SML-383 Karaoke Player can be enjoyed by anyone at any
age. Very basic but it will get the job done. It is small and compact,
making it very portable. It can play regular audio CDs, as well as CDGs.
The CDGs will display lyrics once you connect the SML-383 to a
Television screen. Cables are included and the connection process is not
hard and similar to connecting a DVD player. Standard Karaoke features
are included such as two microphone inputs, balance and echo controls
and AVC (Auto Voice Control eliminates the singers Voice on Multiplex
CDGs)
Emerson HD515 Portable Karaoke - Price Range: $45.00 to $100.00 - MP3 with Lyrics format - 1GB Memory - Hold Up To 1000 Songs - 250 Songs Included in the Stored Memory - 3'' STN Display - Digital Key Control - Digital Echo and Balance Control - 2 Microphone Inputs - USB Port - Programmable - Sound Booster - Auto Voice Control (AVC - Eliminates Vocals on Multiplex CDG) - AUX input for IPod®/MP3 Players (Audio 3.5 mm) - Audio outputs (RCA) - Built-in Personal Player Cradle - RCA & USB cables - 100-240V AC Power Adapter - Battery operated (4 "C" Batteries not included) - Operates 36 hours on batteries alone - Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 12 inches ; 5.8 pounds
What
makes the Emerson HD515 Portable Karaoke different from the rest on
this list is that it is equipped with 1 GB of storage memory. You can
store 1000 songs and comes with 250 songs right out of the box. If 1 GB
of memory is not enough, you do have the option of connecting an iPod or
MP3 device to the AUX input. There is a built-in display, but it is
only 3 inches, which can make it difficult to view the lyrics. But it is
a truly portable machine and can use a power adapter or run on
batteries. This Karaoke System is perfect for anyone with a large
digital library. (Quick Note: Plays MP3 with Lyrics format) If you need
extra volume in your sound there is a sound booster and audio Outputs to
connect to a larger sound system.
Memorex MKS-SS1 SingStand Home Karaoke System - Price Range: $55.00 to $170.00 - Sing along with music from iPod device or any MP3 device with headphone jack with 3.5mm line-in connection - Auto Voice Control (AVC - Eliminates Vocals on Multiplex CDG) - Enhanced vocal effects with echo and balance control - Powerful speakers built into base (Two 4W speakers) - Connect keyboard to play with band - Cable management clips - Dual microphone inputs - Keyboard input - Dimensions: 9.3 x 20.3 x 15.5 inches - 11.9 pounds
This uniquely designed Karaoke System will definitely stand out in a
crowd. Built as a microphone stand, the MKS-SS1 SingStand Home Karaoke
System does not have a CD Player or any built-in storage memory. It
relies on a connected iPod or MP3 device with headphone jack with 3.5mm
line-in connection for music. This is one of the rare Karaoke Machine
that does not display lyrics. But if you take the extra
time, you should be able to download most song lyrics through the
internet. Even without displaying lyrics, this is one of the most
popular and highest rated Karaoke Players on the market. Other features
include an input to connect your own musical instruments, the microphone
stand is adjustable to most heights, Auto Voice Control and two
microphone jacks. Can be used by anyone but children under the age of 15
tend to enjoy this Karaoke System the best.
The Singing Machine ISM-1028 - Price Range: $200.00 to $300.00
- Front Loading CDG Disc Player - Music Playback for iPod - 7" Color LCD Display - Built-in Video Camera - AM/FM Radio - Two Microphone Inputs with Separate Volume Controls - Digital Key, Balance and Echo Control - Auto Voice Control (AVC - Eliminates Vocals on Multiplex CDG) - Built-in Transformer - Two Tower Speakers - Video and Audio IN/OUT - Dimensions: 37.5 x 17.7 x 17.1 - 34.6 lbs.
The iSM-1028 size and external tower speakers make it less portable
than most Home Karaoke Machines. But it is packed full of great
features. It is equipped with a built-in video camera and has a 7 inch
color display monitor. Making it very easy to view song lyrics. You can
even connect the iSM-1028 to a TV and see yourself singing while the
song lyrics are being displayed on the machine's monitor. Further more,
connect the machine to a VCR or DVR on record your own music videos.
Besides these feature you have Auto voice Control, Digital Key Control,
AM/FM radio, and an iPod docking station. It can play regular CDs and
CD+Graphics(CGDs). This Karaoke Machine is great for ages 10 and up.
VOOM II - Price Range: $300.00 to $500.00 - 4 Digits Direct Access for MP3, MP3+G & Divx - Compatible Formats : Neo+G, CD+G, DVD, Audio CD, VCD, MP3, MPEG-4 Built-in SD, Mini SD , MMC Card Reader & USB Port - Compatible with MP3+G (Loader: DVD Media, USB & SD) - 3 Playback Modes Optimized for Karaoke, Stereo, Music - Transfer Data Files to Memory Device (USB) without PC. - Digital Key Control 13 Steps - Music Tempo & Key Control - Scoring Function (NEO+G & CD+G) - Dual 1/4" Microphone Inputs - Component Video Out - Support 480i/ 480P/ 750P/ 1080i - i POD & MP3 player Port with Cable - Electric Guitar Input & Effects - 100 Wattes - Line output
The Voom II by RSQ is a portable NEO+G Karaoke System, capable of
playing all the major formats such as NEO+G, DVD, and CD+G, as well as
regular audio CDs. Other great features include Tempo Control, Digital
Key Control, a Guitar Input, two microphone jacks, Scoring and Direct
Access Buttons which are built-in, and much more. It does not have a
display system, therefore it has to be connected to a external monitor
if you want to view lyrics. Even though it is small in size, the RSQ
Voom II, is equipped with a 2-way full range speaker system with 100
watts of power. Because of the many features and speaker power the Voom
II is one of the more expensive Karaoke Machines. I would class it as a
semi-pro model and recommend the Voom II only be purchase for those who
are serious about karaoke.
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