I remember just before karaoke started in the late 70’s, TV producer Chuck Berris came up with “The Gong Show” and all the bars and nightclubs started having gong shows. As this musical trend was culminating, it was the perfect time for Japan to introduce KARAOKE. America went crazy over the concept, bars quickly incorporated “singing machines” and soon Karaoke became a household word and cultural phenomenon. Karaoke equipment, like all new technology, was very expensive and only available commercially and to bars, restaurants, hotels and karaoke MC’s. Today, America loves karaoke more than ever, but not everyone wants to hang out at bars, singing and drinking all night, which is why now more than ever, home karaoke machines have a great demand.
Benefit #1: Karaoke fun at a fraction of the cost with SuperCDG discs
As an alternative to expensive Laser Discs and CD+G Discs (which contain between 12 and 22 songs at a price of around $1 per song), CAVS Karaoke has created “SuperCDG” which contains up to 2000 karaoke songs that cost around 10 cents each and SuperCDG players like the CAVS DVD-203 USB cost a fraction of what the machines used to cost. SCDG Karoke discs can be found online in the $50 to $200 range, but typically contain 250 to 1,250 songs on each. I’ve seen 1,250 song discs for as little as $99.
Benefit #2: CAVS PC software allows you to create your own SuperCDGs filled with your own MP3s
Expand the musical capabilities of your CAVS Karaoke player by using the optional software to create your own SuperCDGs with your MP3 music. Remember wiring up your home system with separate DVD and CD players or maybe even a karaoke machine or 300 CD/DVD carousel? Remember to name all the disks in the carousel machine. With just 2 SuperCDG discs filled with your favorite MP3s, you can replace your entire carousel. Song titles appear right on the front LCD panel. The DVD-203G USB also reads many other formats including: DVD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, MPEG-4, VCD, CD+G, CD-R, CD-RW, HDCD, JPEG CD, Kodak (thing).
Benefit #3 – 5.1 Dolby Digital allows you to use with your existing surround sound system
Dolby Digital 5.1 output allows these units to effectively replace any other disc player in your home system, saving space on your shelves and simply looking neater. There is also output for S-Video and Fiber Optic
Benefit #4 – Expand memory on the CAVS DVD-203 USB
The CAVS DVD-203G USB has a USB port that allows you to load your songs onto an optional external hard drive, meaning you could possibly have 100,000 karaoke and non-karaoke songs at your fingertips.
Benefit #5 – The family that sings together sways together
For me, this is one of the most important benefits of having Karaoke at home. If you’re a karaoke addict like me, then you know there’s not much else that can compete with a family gathering around the karaoke machine. Dad sings “Mack the Knife,” the neighbors join in, and Little Linda can practice for American Idol when the house is empty. It builds trust for children and strong bonds between family and friends, and that’s always a good thing.
If you are considering a karaoke player that reads SuperCDG, learn about CAVS Karaoke DVD-203G USB PROS and CONS