KJ's - What Machine are you using? Review?

[EMKaraoke]

As an employee of a Karaoke Business :teeth: , I find it a nightmare :lightning to get true reviews on Machines, its not easy for the budding beginner to be able to choose what to get with the specs info only.

:lightbulb So all KJ's lets here from you what are you using.. & Hows it going.

What have you used in the past that was gold dust?

Seems best way to get a good review on a wide varity of machines & give people an idea what to look out for or purchase.

Just machines mind.. Am thinking of starting a Review point for all kinds Karaoke needs.

[Paul James Promotions]

Jvc :)

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Jvc :)

Me too.

Well, PCDJKJ actually, with the karaoke machine sat in the garage doing nothing.

[EMKaraoke]

Tell us more ... Model...reliability ..how long have ya had.. performance?

Let the people know what the true score is from real KJ's.

Will also make the Karaoke Forum more desirable to get opinions on tap on these subjects.

[Paul James Promotions]

Had the JVC for about 3 years, doing on average 4 nights per week.

One of these units... http://www.rayskitchen.com/jvckaraoke.bmp

Built like a tank, has been dropped, banged on several occasions.

[Have a disco]

RSQ (JVC in drag) and from sainsburys an Alba DVD75 the latter being more reliable

[Corabar Steve]

RSQ (JVC in drag) and from sainsburys an Alba DVD75 the latter being more reliable
Is that why you keep trying to offload the RSQ?

[EMKaraoke]

Yes, The one thats overheating after a couple of discs... EMK boss still shaking her head, you should of thrown that back at the time, as was said gladly would of sorted it.

I have to use RSQ E500 the boss would linch me if I didnt. :lightning

Not had a problem with it in the last 2 years. My m8 did run over one (Reversed), it didnt pass the 2 tonn ov car test. (This was by accident not an anger response to the machine itself!!)

[colinm345]

Cavs DVD202:teeth:

[Have a disco]

No Ill hang onto the RSQ as a back up for those nights where Its not going to get alot of use and may get a newer version in time it still plays them all but I will offload it eventually when I have the time and money was originally after the 3 draw version but newer ones will wipe out that Idea

[Corabar Steve]

...I have a RSQ for sale if you interested as I no longer use it........? So what was this about then?

[Have a disco]

Yep would be prepared to sell it at a push but money will only go to buying newer version has been over 9 months since it was properly used

[Corabar Steve]

But in that post you were offering it, you didn't have to.

[Have a disco]

someonne was looking at the time I was trying to oblige. I have since changed my mind

[Corabar Steve]

Were you planning on telling them this.........
My RSQ keeps overheating after a few discs have been played and have now resorted to using and ALBA DVD75 Player from sainsburieswhich lasts all night. I bought it from EM anything I can do about this its now 2 years old but this has been like this since day one??????????????

[soundscapes]

Sunfly pro 8. less than a year old and allready it wont read certain discs and the number 10 key doesnt work so changing in shortly for a bluelaser 888 unless i give up the karaoke.

[funkymike]

Having just bought a RSQ MK22 from EM no less, iam still testing it before it come out on the road, I bought it because my JVC single drawer is starting to playup reading the discs, however not bad for 6yrs usage, and that 3-4-5 nights a week, classic bit of kit.


The RSQ is advertised as a direct replacemnt in the EM catalog, its smaller and plays more types of disks like dvd which is handy, however iam concerned about the build quality it does not appear to be as well built on the outside, but time will tell, also its a little slower on playing than the jvc.

My Guess the build quality is different the jvc cost around 300 quid when I bought it, the RSQ was 99 quid with 6, yes 6 cd-g discs, howver as long as it lasts a few yrs then so be it, I fail to see how its a direct replacement, perhaps theres a bit of dodgy advertising there, I let you know if my one packs up quickly....through a lawyer LOL :teeth:


Having said that EM karaoke are excellent to buy from and I will use them again for players or disks.

Hope that helps

Mike

Ps my choice i would have prefered to get the jvc laser fixed,but costs make it not worth while

[Vibrant Sounds]

I have 2 Karaoke machines, I have a Citronix CT1X Dual cd+g player with a Studiomaster fusion mixer which has served me well for the lat 6 or 7 months, but I have just bought a Numark KMX01 which I bought as a backup machine.

I have to say, I love it, like the auto graphic switching on the fader and also the auto start on the fader makes life a lot easier when you are introducing the singers. It's considerably smaller and lighter than the Citronix outfit, and to date has not failed to play a single track (only use original disks so I have never had much of a problem with disks and graphics sticking or skipping).

The Citronix outfit is now the backup :)

[funkymike]

Just a recap, I use video discs as well, I find them better quality even the mulitplex ones, which you cant play on cd-g only players, certainly livens up the punters, trying to find out about pornaoke too, so if anyones know, tell me...ta

mike

[Murrough]

cool just bought the numark unit as both a karaoke and a Cd backup unit

[soundscapes]

re pornaoke. try karaoke direct, they used to do playboy vcds

[soundscapes]

also worth noting that i only use original cdgs, vcds and dvds and the sunfly player still has\ problems even with brand new discs

[DK Karaoke]

I have several players, JVC ( the workhorse) and still works after 6 years.
Kam pro 5000 mk11, plays almost anything, but has to read disc before you can load, not like the JVC. The RSQ Mk11 Neo+ G player, not sure about this one yet. the Performers Choice PK2000, no problems here, but like all dvd players slow to load etc., but does play almost anything, including the Neo+G (sort of).

I am not buying the Vocopro DVX 880K and the CAVs 203G, was looking at the Bluelaser dvd 880 but not sure about this one. These last three are supposed to play DivX and SCDG.

I find it hard to get good quality players in the UK, dont know if anyone else has found this.

[Digitalsounds]

for me i use the Jvc unit brought i about jan this year as one of the las units available im told. Its great doesn't mess about just plays the discs just a pitty none of the buttons on it have backing lights bit of a pain in the dark.


Pitty JVC havn't brought out a new version.......

[funkymike]

for me i use the Jvc unit brought i about jan this year as one of the las units available im told. Its great doesn't mess about just plays the discs just a pitty none of the buttons on it have backing lights bit of a pain in the dark.


Pitty JVC havn't brought out a new version.......

Totally agree:D


Why did jvc pull the plug on the player? they must have sold bucket loads of them.tis very strange

any ideas




anyone?






anyone?

[Thames Valley Discos]

Me too.

Well, PCDJKJ actually, with the karaoke machine sat in the garage doing nothing.
OK, can you give me an idiots guide Darren, as to what i need to get karaoke added to the disco.If i use pcdj, how does this work?

[Have a disco]

Totally agree:D


Why did jvc pull the plug on the player? they must have sold bucket loads of them.tis very strange

any ideas




anyone?






anyone?


RSQ being your answer everyone knew they were the one and the same so they stopped producing them under JVC name leaving it to the more pro RSQ name for karaoke

[M4rky]

I have a VocoPro DVX-580G, its the dogs ****! plays 5.1, digital out & even has output for projectors!!! plays variety of media - MP3's, JPEG's, VCD, DVD, CDG(Karaoke!), even has DTS for those film buffs! XLNT piece of kit! V. Small player only 9 1/2" by 7" by 2". Fab for fitting in my mixer case.

[soundscapes]

im looking at the citonic cd1-x and 8.2x mixer if anyone has used these id be interested to hear how they are

[delboy666]

As an employee of a Karaoke Business :teeth: , I find it a nightmare :lightning to get true reviews on Machines, its not easy for the budding beginner to be able to choose what to get with the specs info only.

:lightbulb So all KJ's lets here from you what are you using.. & Hows it going.

What have you used in the past that was gold dust?

Seems best way to get a good review on a wide varity of machines & give people an idea what to look out for or purchase.

Just machines mind.. Am thinking of starting a Review point for all kinds Karaoke needs.

like most old fashiones jocks i'm a JVC man at heart it's the work horse of the karaoke trade.I also use carlsbro mixer, amp and speakers they have a really rich sound

[Corabar Entertainment]

(Just a very quick :offtopic: post - Delboy - why not start a thread in the 'Newbies' section to introduce yourself to the other members and tell us all a bit about yourself? :D )

[funkymike]

Having just bought a RSQ MK22 from EM no less, iam still testing it before it come out on the road, I bought it because my JVC single drawer is starting to playup reading the discs, however not bad for 6yrs usage, and that 3-4-5 nights a week, classic bit of kit.


The RSQ is advertised as a direct replacemnt in the EM catalog, its smaller and plays more types of disks like dvd which is handy, however iam concerned about the build quality it does not appear to be as well built on the outside, but time will tell, also its a little slower on playing than the jvc.

My Guess the build quality is different the jvc cost around 300 quid when I bought it, the RSQ was 99 quid with 6, yes 6 cd-g discs, howver as long as it lasts a few yrs then so be it, I fail to see how its a direct replacement, perhaps theres a bit of dodgy advertising there, I let you know if my one packs up quickly....through a lawyer LOL :teeth:


Having said that EM karaoke are excellent to buy from and I will use them again for players or disks.

Hope that helps

Mike

Ps my choice i would have prefered to get the jvc laser fixed,but costs make it not worth while


update... used the player last night for the first time on the road, its ok, dont think the sound is a good as the jvc and certianly not as loud and as for no buttons lighting up it was a right pain the arse, it ill do till Ihave sorted out the pckj.

Verdict...nowhere near as good as the jvc workhorse

[Alex - Cream Ents]

We've just bought 3 of the new (ish) RSQ DVD machines, seem reasonable...nothing special but it worked and played every disc I put in its direction.

The old JVC and RSQ's had all started to do strange things. Some had different colored backgrounds that would change: blue / pink / green at random throughout the songs! On the JVC the text color had changed to an un readable purple ish mess...The units had not done bad though 6 years on the road heavy usage. Always kept cased.

[EMKaraoke]

Have spoke to Gill (EMKaraoke Owner) about the Rsq & the buttons lighting up would be a major bonus. She's going to chat To RSQ and slap it on the table to see what can be done. The idea's a good one we likes it.

[DK Karaoke]

Hi,

I bought an RSQ Neo E500 for £199 and I wish I never bought it. The screen freezes, and you can forward tracks. It was supposed to be the replacement to the JVC, no way, I say.

After buying the player I asked for my money back (within the 7 days) and was refused!!!!!!!

We have nearly all the player types available, as we have several rigs, and I can say, the best two are the JVC and the Vocopro DVX880Pro.

[funkymike]

Perhaps RSQ should read his thread and rethink there players and STOP CALLING IT a jvc replacment, because clealy its not!

[DK Karaoke]

Would be most interested in EM Karaoke's response to this?????

[EMKaraoke]

You bought an E500 from us which had faults? And we refused refund or replacement?

Is this the case? It would be illegal not to refund the item or make a replacement. When did this happen, we are quite concerned by the claim.

We do know of many grey imports of RSQ that came in from the US, which have absolulty nothing to do with us. The E500 badge is imbossed. If the Badge is painted then that is a grey import, in our eyes machine that should of never been sold.

If the item was bought off us, give us a ring and ask for Gill. We'll sort this matter out.

We have sold over 2000 RSQ E500 since Jan 2006. We have had only 3 returns, now thats an amazing stat.

RSQ worked along side JVC with there machines & technologies for over 8 years, the Karaoke market was found to be too small to support such a company, So RSQ continued there work and brand. JVC Karaoke Machines are gone, but the technologies still lie in todays RSQ Systems.

[DK Karaoke]

HI all,

I can confirm that Em Karaoke did phone us, to discuss the issues with the RSQ Neo E500, after seeing my post.

However, the issue for me is not resolved, nor will it ever be. As far as I am concerned we have written the player off, and yes I did ask for my money back and was refused.

I was offered to have the machine taken back, looked at, and replaced if they found a problem, however, for us, we cannot afford to be without a player for any length of time, so this was not an option for us. It might have been different if I was offered to have a replacement, sent at the same time as the faulty player was taken for repairs, but this was not an option.

Thanks to EM Karaoke for phoning to discuss the issues with the RSQ player.

Why dont Karaoke suppliers allow users such as us to try out new gear as it comes out, with the facility to post the results of the trials, say on a forum like this one. These try-outs of course to be free of charge.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I'm not quite sure I understand your post here.

You say the machine is written off, so I assume not useable, but then you say you don't want to send it back for repair as you are using it?

[DK Karaoke]

Sorry for the confusion. What we mean to say, is we only use the (occasionally) machine now for (back at the ranch) practice etc., we have taken it out of our rig. We need a machine that will play and do the job on the night, without embarrassing hick-ups. Luckly we have three players in our rigs, and use each one, for queuing up etc.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Sorry for the confusion. What we mean to say, is we only use the (occasionally) machine now for (back at the ranch) practice etc., we have taken it out of our rig. We need a machine that will play and do the job on the night, without embarrassing hick-ups. Luckly we have three players in our rigs, and use each one, for queuing up etc.

Right, but I still don't understand why you can't send it back for repair then?

[DK Karaoke]

Couldnt be bothered with the agro of it all. Have chalked it down to experience. Also you usually find that when it goes back they usually say, oh there's nothing wrong with it, as they know what to expect from the machine, whereas us kj's just want a machine that does what we want, and are led to believe, by the marketing blerb. Not that I have sent back a player, never had to. It applies to things like lighting and mixers etc.

All I wanted was my money back, so I could buy a good machine, but as I said its past now, and have got a machine I want.

[DK Karaoke]

Also, whats the point in sending it back, when all you will get is the same machine again, with the same faults. As I said not worth it.

[funkymike]

Just got in from my Thurday night karaoke that I do every week, the RSQ MK22 sounded really crapp compared to the old JVC and was a pain to work with, so its going in the bin!!!

JVC replacement....my arse:mad:

[DK Karaoke]

Look like you had a bad night there. By any chance was it the RSQ??????

:zip: :zip: :zip:

[funkymike]

Look like you had a bad night there. By any chance was it the RSQ??????

:zip: :zip: :zip:

Yes it was, as its a regular gig i could compare the sound with the the JVC and its does not match up, plus using a few video discs with mulitplex it really showed its limitations :mad:

[DK Karaoke]

Sorry to hear about your bad night. Its terrible especially when its a regular venue. Get a Vocopro DVX880 pro, its almost as good as the JVC, in my opinion that is.

[funkymike]

Sorry to hear about your bad night. Its terrible especially when its a regular venue. Get a Vocopro DVX880 pro, its almost as good as the JVC, in my opinion that is.

Just had a look, where the best place to get one from

thanks

mike

[DK Karaoke]

http://www.hwaudio.co.uk/shop/product.asp?PLU=71078

This is where I got mine, and as I said, its a lot cheaper then I have seen it anywhere else. There are not many who stock this model. Have checked on Vocopro site, and its still a hot seller, not like some of the others being sold on other sites.

;)

[colinm345]

Although I am using PCDJ KJ at times as a back up and to play Cavs Super CDG discs I have just bought a RSQ NEO E500 Mk 4 from EM KARAOKE

The player is fantastic and able to read DVD and Super CD+G and the new Neo format at almost the same loading speeds as a normal CDG

As some DVD or Neo discs seem to have a minimum of 50 tracks,and up to 1234 tracks on some discs a quick search facility is most definitely the order of the day

I have found the direct access panel on the front of the machine to be a godsend for anyone who is interested here is a link to EM KARAOKE

http://emkaraoke.com/