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Once in my browsing I ran across a CD-G player that had some video mixing capabilites. I believe it was around $600. I don't remember the brand or it's capabilites.

The DVM 100G has alot of preset features that basically do what someone could easily do with a computer and some video software. IN other words a laptop properly setup could do much more than the DVM 100G could but it has a hefty leaning curve and could be a complex task during a show. The DVM 100G does simplify all this but only gives you a few options. Generally I would think that was enough. Too bad it is $400 to try out. I would be interested in how well and easy it was to use.

Vocopro stresses the income potential of this unit by being able to sell whole performances, video and audio. What would someone charge for this??

There is also computer Karaoke software to do this mixing.

Many video editing software packages could be made to work.

But it should be easy or else you'll be pulling your hair out over using it.

I think $400 is high and may be because there is almost no competition against this product.

I haven't had any experience with this, but mixing the video image of the singer up on the screen seems cool. I don't know about their suggestion as a money-maker though. If you've got the $$$, might be worth going for as something different. Could definitely add something to the show.

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Sounds Great! Entertainment
Bartlett, Illinois

I'd be real careful with that one. If you're planning to record video and audio both to sell, especially when you consider the liscensing issues with making a copy of Karaoke songs which you have bought for use, but not made any arrangements for resale of recordings. That could get sticky real quick.

I agree - copyright/licensing aside, I have always felt karaoke is best for the moment it occurs, and not to go back to and review (audio or video).

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Sounds Great! Entertainment
Bartlett, Illinois

I know a KJ that uses it the vocopro, I haven't heard any complaints. My CAVS Machine has that freature and I used it once, it's fun to play with.

I found that sometimes the words are harder to read for some people.

With my last post, I didn't mean to sound negative, just warning about liscensing issues. It would be a nice capability to have, particularly if you could zoom in etc. to enlarge the singer in a large room etc. I see nothing wrong with having and using such an addition. All I meant was to make sure you have all your bases covered before you start either recording or selling the results of such a set up.

I recently did a party gig at a rather large ball room where I used a computer controlled projector and projected the graphics onto a wall. Used a video switching unit that takes multiple inputs/outputs that I got from Brian. It was a lot of fun and worked great. Had the words projected to an area that was about 10 ft X 10 ft. Everybody loved it. One area ya have to be careful though is to have your set up where nobody is going to be walking between the projector and the wall (or screen, or whatever else you might use).

BJC, Must be nice. Whatever ya come up with - good luck. Hope it works out well for ya.

I used the unit this last Saturday, Very Impressive, I hope it is durable. I picked up a JVC camcorder for under 300 and the store threw in a tripod for free.

Once again, Very Impressive unit, The crowd loved it, It took my show to a new level, BJC