When hosting a karaoke night, find a system that is easy to load, unload, wheel and set up. No one wants to wait for a host to finish his setup. So, finding a system that is compact and easy to set up is paramount to success.
A good karaoke setup will have a four-way system that allows for at least two microphones and stereo sound. To properly hear the system, it should be no less than 80 watts with a preferred 180 watts. Four to six speakers and over 100 watts will do well.
Good systems come in road cases built for gigging and road wear. A good case will prevent damage and the need for "shop" maintenance.
The interface of a karaoke system is important and should be as flexible. The CD/DVD players should support standard CDs (+G, -R and -RW), DVD, VCD, MP3 and Photo-CD formats. These should be wireless mic compatible and have video out sources for a monitor.
The VocoPro Gigmaster features a digital instrument and karaoke mixer. A 180-watt amplifier built in a road worthy six speaker cabinet with an extendable handle and roller caster for easy portability. It supports all standard CD/DVD formats, has two ¼-inch instrument inputs, two XLR mic inputs and individual volume controls. Digital delay and reverb are built-in effects. This setup is available for approximately $600.
The Voco DVD Duet is an affordable option for a new host or home use. It boosts four two-way speaker and an 80-watt amplifier. A shock-resistant DVD player that supports all standard CDs/DVDs. Digital key interface to allow for key changes of the music and a DC power adapter. Units of this caliber are available for approximately $300.