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POMPOUS

Definition of POMPOUS
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: excessively elevated or ornate <pompous rhetoric>
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: having or exhibiting self-importance : arrogant <a pompous politician>
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: relating to or suggestive of pomp or splendor : magnificent
— pomp·ous·ly adverb
— pomp·ous·ness noun
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Examples of POMPOUS

She found it difficult to talk about her achievements without sounding pompous.
<the pompous waiter served us in the manner of a person doing some poor soul a great favor>

This happened recently. After told him my song library alone cost over $60k the look of disbelief & bewilderment follows.

“Really?? Why so much? This other kj said it only cost him $10k for complete pa system, with laptop of 100k songs”.

Well wtf, obviously he’s a pirate host, an overnight illegal kj. I chose to operate legally & play by the rules. And to this day I’m still spending money for songs & system upgrade. If you want to go that route, go ahead. Be sure to set aside more $$ because you’ll need it when you get sued in criminal court by karaoke manufacturers. You can tell that same thing I told you to that other kj. (no mean to turn it into legalities, just describing what actually transpired).

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To be fortunate enough to derive an income from a source as fulfilling as karaoke music has got to be as close to heaven as we can get here on earth!

I certainly don't have not invested what Brian A has invested, but mostly because I am only 3 years in and bought 99% of my karaoke music via Craigslist or eBay.

But I have had the OP's question come up and I have estimated that replicating one of my rigs would cost about $20k including all of the music. Could certainly bring the cost way down by being more selective with the music, but I like having the variety and it works in my area.

Like most of the other posters, the look of astonishment is priceless.

Interestingly, when haggling recently with a bar owner about the price of a gig, I explained to him the cost of the music. His reply, "Why don't you just download it like everyone else?".

The mentality of "free" that the Internet has given to people, and in particular the Gen X, Gen Y, and upcoming Tweeners is something that has and will forever change how certain industries distribute and sell their IP.

-Chris

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-Chris

I hope that HUGE sound is coming out of his (Johnny's) PA system, and not somewhere else.

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To be fortunate enough to derive an income from a source as fulfilling as karaoke music has got to be as close to heaven as we can get here on earth!

Thankfully, I know what music is supposed to sound like, and I am very good with an equalizer. My system has reasonable bass, (will be better when I can afford a sub, but is pretty good for a pair of 15's), no distortion even when cranked, (especially since my speakers are matched to my board), and I don't over-use my effects, (although I do like to play with the voice changer.....heheheeeee). Does it sound like a $10,000 system? No. I won't pretend that it does. But I can tell you that it sounds better than most of the systems I have heard around my area. That said, I have every intention of upgrading stuff, as I can.

BTW, since I fixed my speakers, I have had NO clipping problems, whatsoever.

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I am the ONLY SANE 1 HERE

Thanks for the acknowledgment, Chris. Song library of $60k invested over 20 yrs is actually a conservative estimate. I'm like Lonnie & others who started 20 years ago with Pioneer Lasers @ $150 a pop, SC @ $32, then along with others @ $25. Of course, prices went down as a lot jumped the bandwagon to be kj's, but mostly dj’s.

Oh how I wish we started in an era of laptops, hardrives & downloads, our hosting years back then would’ve been much easier.

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To be fortunate enough to derive an income from a source as fulfilling as karaoke music has got to be as close to heaven as we can get here on earth!

You've known me long enough........I left nothing to interpretation....

back to topic........."I once felt depressed, because I had no subs......
Then I met a man.......who couldn't even field a full team"..

Brian, not to mention backs with the advent of much lighter, better sounding speakers. Yup, the number one problem is that people think we get our music for free or we should. Gotta love that "you buy music and don't download it for free? I wonder if anyone asks anybody else they do business if they get their equipment and tools for free.

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You can be strange but not a stranger

I agree timberlea. I was a mobile dj/kj back then using Cerwin Vega Sub model 36B?? can’t remember the exact model but it was dubbed “junior earthquake” weighing 130lbs, JBL concert series tops at 100lbs. I was young then, can’t do that anymore.

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To be fortunate enough to derive an income from a source as fulfilling as karaoke music has got to be as close to heaven as we can get here on earth!

Thanks so much for this! I always wondered how to correctly spell that word.

EXACTLY! And until one has experienced this in the real world, they won't really get this thread.

I did not say they wouldn't be certain exceptions to the rules, I was talking about in general MightyWiz. You did not abuse rule number 4 you managed to work it into a long term permanent relationship, and I am happy for you. What I was talking about was the misuse of the show and trying to date a different woman every show. The worse case scenario would be hitting on others that are currently with others. This will cause nothing but problems for the host and the venue he or she works for. I hope this clears things up. Have a nice day.

Other than the "laughing face", pick his sentences apart. I see no name calling, I see no judging, I see no sarcastic comments at all. Very objectively gave his opinion. You on the other have to name call and use rude words like "sucks", "sleazy", "gloat", "shove". All very subjective insulting words and comments. I don't blame him for being angry with your comments. You've gotten better but you still have a long ways to go!

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KingBing Entertainment C'mon Up! I have a song for you!!! [font=MS Sans Serif][/font]

Honestly, this hasn't happened to me yet. However,,,,I've been on the other end. Once I caught the karaoke bug, I started asking the hosts where I would sing, all those typical questions. I remember them telling me they had about ten grand in their system. I think back now, they were full of baloney! They had vocopro mics, peavy pa's that were cracking and vibrating, no sub and last but not least, they bragged about how they got their library of songs and how they kept it up to date. I remember they had roxbox for their software. I bet they didn't have 4 grand in their "system".

I wasn't surprised when they told me what they had in it, I just used it to learn (and hooked up here months later where I really learned the trade) because I knew I was going to get in the business. But I could see how people would freak out, after all, you can buy an ipod for a few extra bucks. How much more could a mic and speakers cost?

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KingBing Entertainment C'mon Up! I have a song for you!!! [font=MS Sans Serif][/font]

Don't ever expect ME to be politically correct. I speak in plain language. I do not use flowery terms, and I have never and will never pull punches. I am sorry if your fragile feelings can't handle it. If you think gloat is a rude word, you have some problems with the English language, my boy.

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I am the ONLY SANE 1 HERE

This from the guy who thinks other people are pampas.

Let's See....

Shure Super 55 - $200 - $249
VocoPro Wireless Mics + Receiver - $350
A&H ZED12FX - $425
2x EVELX115P - $1100
2x EVELX118P - $1300
Speaker Covers - $200
Stellar CAP - $3800
SC Cert - $125
SC Discs - $2000-$3000
CB 12000+ Drive - ~$3000
Cabling - $200-$300
Lights/Fog/Cabling - $1500-$2000
Books - $300
Odyssey Case to put it all in - $450
Laptop - $300 - $500
Mic Stands, props, Misc stuff - $300-500

So about $15000 Minimum for a rig. And I am not even using an EQ, or a compressor, or a BBE or some of the other goodies that many KJ's use.

Like I said before, the cost of the music could be trimmed significantly by trimming the selection, but I am not going to compromise there.

For the folks that have been around a while and paid top dollar for new discs, disc players, other goodies that cost a lot more when they first came out, I consider what I have invested to be cheap. Take the above and multiple time 4 and that is where I will be in a few months.

Karaoke is not for the faint of heart....

-Chris

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-Chris

Pampas?? Are you from NY?? Is that the diaper company??

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I am the ONLY SANE 1 HERE

Shows your level of education. See, I can let the punches fly too but it adds nothing to the discussion. Speaking in "plain language" doesn't have to be insulting and you were obviously OBVIOUSLY insulting to the op who told his story without using insulting, rude and vulgar terms. And my knowledge of the English language is about 100 times better than yours, even you said it, you don't use "flowery terms", my boy!

Now I'm done with it, if you want to continue to show your ignorance, have at it, I won't respond any further to your posts.

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KingBing Entertainment C'mon Up! I have a song for you!!! [font=MS Sans Serif][/font]