Equipment 101: Setting up a karaoke box

Choosing the right material to run your karaoke box and the KaraFun Business application is important. Low-quality material or improper setup can cause unnecessary headaches, wasted time, and loss in profit.

So what exactly is needed to set up your karaoke box with KaraFun Business? Let’s dig into it.…

Before starting, it is important to note that there is no single way to set up your karaoke room. The KaraFun Business team has studied and tested several configurations and recommends the one below.

When choosing equipment for your karaoke room, opt for quality products and do not hesitate to seek advice from a professional who can offer you options suited to your budget.

iPad

Use the KaraFun Business app on the iPad.

  • Quantity: 1
  • Model: Latest generation iPad Air with maximum charging power.
  • iPadOS Version: the most recent
  • Capacity: Varies depending on offline usage. We recommend syncing at least 10,000 songs offline, which requires a minimum of 50 GB (each offline-synced song takes about 5 MB). For more information on offline usage, consult our FAQ.
  • Buy an iPad
  • Buy an iPad charger

Apple USB-C/HDMI Adapter

Allows charging the iPad while connecting it to the HDMI splitter.

HDMI Splitter (or HDMI Switch)

The splitter duplicates the incoming audio and video signal and allows it to be split into two or four identical outputs.

  • Quantity: 1 (depending on the number of monitors)
  • Model: Choose a quality model or ask your installer for recommendations.
  • Buy an HDMI splitter

HDMI Audio Extractor

Converts audio from an HDMI source into sound.

Mixing Console

Allows adjusting the overall sound (highs, mids, lows, etc.) of the KaraFun Business iPad app and microphones.

  • Quantity: 1
  • Models: Choose a quality model or ask your installer for recommendations.
  • Buy a mixing console
  • Important: Properly configuring your mixing console is essential to avoid issues with microphones and volume. Hire a professional to balance the sound as mixing consoles and audio inputs may vary. The volume control in the KaraFun Business app (in Business settings) allows you to adjust the overall volume.

Monitor

The monitor displays karaoke lyrics on a large screen. With an HDMI splitter, you can connect multiple monitors so your customers can see the lyrics from all angles in the karaoke box.

  • Quantity: 1 or more
  • Model: Choose a quality model or ask your installer for recommendations. We recommend using a 55-inch monitor for the main screen and a 21-inch monitor for the return screen. Your usual suppliers will be able to advise you. Make sure the "power-saving mode" can be disabled to prevent the screen from turning off during a session.
  • Operating time: Avoid using a TV in your karaoke room. Standard TVs are not suitable for long hours of daily use. Monitors, on the other hand, are designed to last despite intensive and regular use. Choose a monitor capable of staying on for about 16 hours a day.
  • Requirements: Monitor with HDMI input and anti-glare screen.
  • Screen size: This depends on the size of the karaoke box, but a minimum of 49 inches is recommended.

HDMI Cable

The HDMI cable is necessary to connect the monitor and the audio extractor to the HDMI splitter.

  • Quantity: more than 3 (depending on the number of monitors)
  • Models: Choose a quality model or ask your installer for recommendations (we mainly use Amazon Basics or Kramer brands).
  • Buy HDMI cables

Microphones

Microphones are essential for a good karaoke experience. Choose quality wireless models to avoid cumbersome cables and allow greater freedom of movement.

Subwoofer + Speaker

Choose a set from the list according to your budget.

RCA to Jack Cable

This cable transmits the audio signal from the extractor to the sound card.

RCA Cable

This cable transmits the audio signal from the sound card to the speakers.

XLR Cable

This cable connects the microphone receiver to the sound card.

Bench Cushions

HR43 Standard: very firm at 43 kg/m³ density, this exceptionally high-quality padding material is specially designed to offer very firm support and unmatched durability.

Soundproof Plasterboard

Placo KA25, KHD18, or KS13. Your local craftsman can easily source these references.

Air Conditioning

Call a specialist craftsman for air conditioning installation.

Warning: KaraFun Business is not responsible for the maintenance and compatibility issues of these products. We only guarantee technical support for the KaraFun Business app. In case of technical problems with your karaoke equipment (microphones, mixing console, etc.), please contact a technician.