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I last KJed 2007. I'm looking to get back in the game. I have all my discs and I have ripped them to zip files (mp3+the karaoke file).

I am planning on using primarily the laptop. I want to have a regular player on hand as well to use as a backup and also when people bring their own CDs.

I have the mixer, speakers, etc., but I do not have a player (yet), TV (or monitor) and cables. I do have the laptop and a program for karaoke.

What should I use for a monitor? A TV or a PC monitor? How can I connect the video from both my laptop and karaoke player?

I'm just looking for ideas for an efficient and modern setup, so any tips would be greatly appreciated.

TV or PC monitor will work fine depending on the output on your laptop. If it's an older S-Video out this is what i'd opt for as you can also run it to the house tv's for thge audience to view via an RF converter & splitter.

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I use MTU Hoster and it has ability for you to rip the song off a disc temporarily. I don't even bring player to gigs anymore. I can rip the song while someone is singing and then after it's played, poof, it's gone from your hard drive. It takes me about 30 secs to rip a song using my laptop. One less thing to carry with me and connect it up.

As for the output, if you have a VGA, DVI or HDMI, it's easier to connect to a monitor. You can use a converter to bring out a TV signal for TVs for the place.

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