Karaoke Forums

Hey All !! I found this site, and i couldn't resist joining! =]

I don't have a karaoke machine and I don't want one. I have alot of instrumental versions of songs from Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey and P!nk... so what I want is to buy a program and a quality sounding mic so i can record songs/demos on my own computer!

I'd like a program that i can go line by line and pick the best one i like and put it together. There are sooo many programs and mics out there, and i figure it would be better to ask you guys because you have programs and mics yourself and have first hand knowledge =]

Please Help =]
Thanks in advanced.

P.S. one i find the riight program i can't wait to upload some songs here =]

As for the program, not sure I use the best. I am currently with Siglos Karaoke, and I see a few features it is missing and a few faults with it.

Mic I am pretty sure that I have what is the best for Karaoke, a Shure SM58. They should go for about $100. They sound good and are what many pro singers use, even major acts.

You may find a decent mic in the $60 range but maybe not, a lot of the $30-40 range ones I do notice the difference. Lightweight, easy to break and lower quality sound.

I have talked to some bands and their SM58s have lasted years of constant use.

welcome to SS Chrissy, hope you get some great advice...heck I know you will

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Another vote here for the SM58.  They are the mic of choice for many touring bands because they sound good and are almost indestructable.

I don't understand what you mean by going "Line by line."  Putting the best what together?

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thanks for the welcome =]

as for line by line, i mean verse by verse?

like for instance kelly clarksons song... "because of you"  

Sample Lyric:
"I will not make, the same mistake that you
I will not let myself, cause my heart so much misery"


^^^ I would record "i will not make, the same mistake that you did.." maybe 3 times and pick the best version of me singing that! Like the same way they do it in a recording studio. I hope im explaining myself well =]

Gotcha, what you need is a multi track hard disk recorder not a computer.  It will be much easier to use and produce a much better recording and over all sound in the end than a computer.  And while you're buying that order an SM58 too.

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You can do good recordings on the computer like stated with a multitrack program.  I like the Mackie Tracktion.  
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=701816
Now your computer will need to be somewhat speedy/powerful for many of the multitrack programs & if it isn't the stand alone unit exweed mentioned is the other alternative.
SM58 is a great mic for karaoke/live and about every other application, however as a recording mic, they aren't going to give the crispness as a decent large diaphram condensor mic like a Rhode NT1
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=271593
going through an outboard pre-amp like the ART Tube MP Project Series
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=180643

You may also need a better sound card or interface so you can connect the mic.

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thank you everyone for their feedback. =)

im going to go to my local music store and see if they have the items you mentioned.

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