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| Author: | BJsBuds [ Sat Nov 11, 2006 4:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Need help putting together home system |
I was just informed a week ago that there would be Karaoke at our family Thanksgiving party. We do not have a Karaoke machine. So I need some help quick. With zero knowledge I started by researching this forum. I just purchased a RSQ E-500 machine. My plan is to connect it to a home theater system in our lower level. This includes a 36" Sony TV, Sony receiver, five speakers and a subwoofer, etc. My plan is to connect the RSQ to this system. Again, I know nothing about Karaoke. Will this setup work? If it will, now I need microphones. I was thinking wireless, but don't know. I don't want to spend much, but the pressure is on....I am married to the VonTrapp Family singers...one of the family members has made four albums. Oh man. I just want the system to work, and for everyone to have fun. Your advice is greatly appreciated. |
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| Author: | JDrifter [ Sat Nov 11, 2006 4:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help putting together home system |
That setup will work. If you don't want to spend too much money, don't buy a wireless mic. Go for a good wired mic, such as Audix OM5. If you really want to save a lot of money, you may want to consider buying the GLS Audio ES-58 from speakerrepair.com. Don't let the cheap price fool you. This mic looks and sounds like the Shure SM-58. Good luck! |
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| Author: | BJsBuds [ Sun Nov 12, 2006 6:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help putting together home system |
Thnks for the suggestions. I checked on the ES-58 microphones on spearkerreapir.com. I see that for two mics & cables I will be paying $80+. I can pick up a RSQ wireless system with 2 mics for close to same price. Am I still better off with the wired mics? |
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| Author: | gahmc [ Sun Nov 12, 2006 7:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help putting together home system |
For a home system with occasional use, I wouldn't bother with wireless mics. There's really no need for them. (also less chance of feedback from someone walking around and getting in front of a speaker.) |
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| Author: | JDrifter [ Sun Nov 12, 2006 9:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help putting together home system |
Honestly, I didn't know that RSQ makes mics. As a general rule, I would frown upon mics offered by karaoke manufacturers. In the early years of karaoke, many of my friends bought mics from Pioneer, Panasonic, and some obscure brands. I was pretty picky with the sound even at that time, and had tested several mics including those from Vocopro. I ended up buying the Shure SM58 for $99, and have been very happy with it. My friends love the sound of the SM58 so much so that they don't use their own mics when I bring my own mic. Wireless mics are nice, but the good ones are very expensive. You can't expect good quality for a 2-mic wireless system such as the RSQ for under $100. As gahmc has pointed out, you don't necessarily need a wireless mic for home use. Personally, I would buy a good wired mic and the ES-58. The Audix OM5 is a very good mic, and is not very expensive. If there is a Guitar Center near your location, try out different mics, and choose the one that you like most. Go for quality, even if it costs more. Good luck. |
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| Author: | Guest [ Mon Nov 13, 2006 1:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help putting together home system |
The karaoke machines only take 1/4" microphone jacks. You have to get the right impedance microphones. My microphones use the 3 prong cables. I had to get a line transformer to make them 1/4". Get these line transformers at Radio Shack. |
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