# Questions for Karaoke DJs

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-for-karaoke-djs/295720>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [March 22, 2005, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-for-karaoke-djs/295720 "2005-03-22T15:34:45Z")\
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**Author:** ![THespos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8c91f0/32.png) [@THespos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/THespos)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2005, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-for-karaoke-djs/295720/1 "2005-03-22T15:34:45Z")

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Are there any Karaoke DJs out there?

I have a really nice PA system that’s only a few years old, from when I used to play out with a band. It’s more than adequate for club gigs. In fact, it’s got enough power to handle my backyard band parties with no problem. I have a bunch of microphones, stands, stage monitors and all that neat stuff. I also have a few spare TV monitors lying around the garage I could use.

Rather than have this thing sit in storage, I was thinking about buying a karaoke machine for it and maybe seeing if I could get a regular gig at a local bar. To figure out whether or not I really want to do this, I need to get some questions answered:

1. What does a professional quality karaoke machine cost?
2. What brands are considered professional quality?
3. How much money is required to invest in discs for the machine, such that I could start out with a respectable collection of tunes to choose from?
4. How often do karaoke DJs typically buy new discs to keep their collection current?
5. What does a karaoke DJ typically charge for running a 3-5 hour karaoke night at a bar or club?
6. How about private parties?

I’d appreciate any information. If the numbers work out, I might consider making the additional investment and doing the karaoke thing on weekends. If that works out, maybe I can find some help to bring in some money during the week as well.

Thanks.

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**Author:** ![THespos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8c91f0/32.png) [@THespos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/THespos)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2005, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-for-karaoke-djs/295720/2 "2005-03-22T17:28:27Z")

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BUMP

Plus another question:

Do the karaoke machines have reverb for the vocals? If not, I have a reverb machine that I can use.