Ahoy! My parents have a rather large basement that they've been updating over the pandemic, and they asked me to look into some components to set up a karaoke PA for them and our family. Initially I thought that just getting a decent PA head and speakers/stands/mics would be enough, but then they also wanted to be able to record the stuff, and were leaning towards finding a system they could tie into their existing speaker setup, which is all traditional stereo components and speakers with banana clips, and not the 1/4" cables, etc. I'm used to using. I don't think they need a screen with a 'bouncing ball' thing, just a simple thing they could put a laptop through to pull instrumentals off Youtube or whatever. In the research, dad found this company called "Singtronic" which makes higher end karaoke rigs, but also some flashy looking components like the KA1000 that still have xlr ins, and a few bells and whistles:

https://reverb.com/item/39548906-singtr ... etooth-mp3

This seems a little pricey (for me), but my dad also has enough stereo speakers on hand, that he wouldn't have to buy those in addition, so maybe spending a bit more on the interface would still end up ahead. Not sure exactly what I'm asking, but does anyone have experience with these setups? Is there a different route any of you would suggest? There's not a time crunch or rush to solve this, but thought I'd ask.

thanks!

Faiz

You could use a cheap mixer to interface a laptop and mic with a home stereo. They usually have RCA monitor outs that you could plug to either the AUX/TAPE/VIDEO/CD inputs of a receiver. Pretty sure that's how Picco and Biscan both had their karaoke nights set up.

That doesn't really solve your recording scenario though (which I assume means video and audio).

That was super unhelpful, and vaguely rude, bishopdante. Unimpressed.

Like Tom said, I'd prolly just go with a little mixer. This guy has onboard effects, and a USB audio interface for the YouTubes and recording. Then take the main 1/4" outs > RCA adapter/cable > home stereo integrated amplifier/receiver. Or a basic power amp.

We have an Alesis Playmate Vocalist for living room PA duties. One mic pre, vocal effects, plus a CD player with center-cancelling, pitch transposition and such, if you want to karaoke-fy tracks on your own.