Low-Cost Karaoke: Get Your Karaoke Setup on a Budget

Main Parts for Home Karaoke

• Good USB Mic: Shure PGA48 ($50) or Fifine K025 Wireless Mic ($40)
• 4-Channel Audio Mixer ($100)

Sound Tools and Screen Musts

• Power Speakers of 50W RMS or More
• Screen with HDMI
• Free Karaoke Apps like KaraFun or VanBasco’s Player

Noise Control and Extras

Make your karaoke spot better with big curtains and rugs that block sound. Remember these add-ons:

• Mic Stand for Hands-Free Singing
• HDMI Cables to Hook Up the Screen
• XLR or USB Cables for the Mic
• Linking Cables for the Mixer

Needed Gear and Basic Stuff

Must-Have Tools

• Mic, Speaker System, Screen, and Music Player
• Dynamic Mic from $30-50

Sound System Info

• Set up Loudspeakers: Powered Speakers or Amp with Passive Speakers
• Screen Options: TV, PC Screen, or Projector with HDMI

Music Play and Connections

• PC, Phone, or Own Karaoke Machine
• PC-based setups with Specific Karaoke Apps
• Extra Cables: XLR/USB, HDMI, Sound Cables, Mic Stand, Bonus Set of Cables

App Choices and Songs

Go-To App Options

• Free Apps: KaraFun and VanBasco’s Player

Build Your Song List

• MP3+G Style karaoke costs for Top Karaoke
• Paid Tunes from Karaoke Version and SongBook
• Stream with a Plan

Best List Care

• Swap Keys Live
• Wide Search Options
• Make Own Playlists
• Control the Queue

Organize Files Well

• Clean File System: Music Style, Singer Line, Time Line, Play Count

Tips for Sound Setup

Pick and Place Your Key Tools

• Power Speakers Setup: At Ear Level
• Small 4-Channel Mixer

Link Sound Well

• Music Player to Mixer: 3.5mm to Dual 1/4-Inch Cable
• Mics for Voice to Channels 1 and 2. Music to Channels 3-4
• Use Behringer XM1800S Mics for Clarity

Fix Signal Flow

Set each channel’s trim right for best gain. Use long XLR cables for mics and speakers.

Add a Monitor Speaker

• Special Monitor Speaker Setup
• Angle it at 45 Degrees towards Singing Spot

Top Tips for Setup

• Get Room Noise Down
• Space Speakers Out Right
• Add a Subwoofer for Rich Sound

Best Mics Under $100

Top Budget Pro Mics

• Choices: Shure PGA48 and Audio-Technica ATR2100x-USB

Wireless Parts

• Fifine K025 on UHF Band
• Behringer Voice Mic with Cardioid

Quality and Details

Important Specs

• What It Hears: 50Hz-15kHz
• Push Back: 600 ohms
• Level: -52dB

Build and Links

• Samson Q6’s Strong Design
• XLR and USB for Quick Making

Room Setup and Sound Fixes

Right Room Size and Speaker Spots

• Room: 12′ x 15′
• Speaker Angle: 45 Degrees
• Speaker Spot: At Ear Level

Handle Sound Bounce

• Heavy Sound Curtains
• Odd Shelf Spots
• 호치민 술집
• Smart Panel Placements

Flooring and Gear Spots

Put a big rug down, keep gear 3 feet from walls, and angle subwoofer at 45 degrees in a corner.

Test sounds at various levels to find and fix noise issues.