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Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Karaoke?
Karaoke is singing to music tracks
without vocals. You supply the voice. This allows you to become
the singer of your favourite songs.
Do Karaoke discs use
original artist recordings?
No. Karaoke discs are re-creations
recorded by independent studios. The manufacturers hire session
musicians to perform songs in the likeness of the original artist.
The interpretation and quality of these re-creations may vary from
brand to brand.
What is CDG?
CDG or CD+G stands for Compact Disc
Plus Graphics. These discs are like a regular CD except that they
contain an additional hidden track that contains the ability to
display the lyrics on a TV provided they are played on a CDG
compatible karaoke player. CDG is the North American Standard for
Karaoke discs.
Will a CDG disc play on my
home CD player?
Yes. Although a CDG karaoke player
is required to decode the lyrics for on-screen viewing, the music
will play in a regular CD player.
Is karaoke music available
in DVD format?
Yes. However, DVD Karaoke discs
tend to be higher priced and there is a limited selection of songs
available.
Are there other formats
besides CDG and DVD?
Yes. VCD is a popular format in
Asia
and this format is available in the North American market.
Although limited availability in song selection and general poor
quality makes it an unattractive option.
How do I determine what
key a song is recorded in?
Generally, most songs are recorded
in the same key as the original version. Unfortunately, most
Karaoke disc manufacturers do not provide this information.
What is a key Changer?
A key changer allows the singer to
raise or lower the key the song is performed in.
What kind of Karaoke
machine should I look for?
There are two basic designs of
karaoke player. One is the component style that can be added to
your existing home stereo. This type of unit would resemble your
regular CD player in appearance. The second is a portable system
that would provide both player and built in speakers. This type of
unit would resemble a portable stereo.
What kind of TV do I need
for my karaoke player?
Any standard television will work.
However there are two
different connection methods.
One is a VIDEO
signal.
The other is an RF
signal, which is available on
Channel #3 or #4.
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