In this video I'll show you how to use an Apple Tv for unlimited RU-vid karaoke. *Mixer* www.guitarcent... *Mic's* www.amazon.com... *Optical converter* www.amazon.com... *Cables* www.guitarcent... *Adapters* www.guitarcent...
Mr Nelson, I just want to say “ a million thanks “to you. I got all the items you posted, from the mixer to the Apple TV 3rd gen and all the wirings & run it with my very old Bose GSX 321 series home theater system. Bingo !!! It works great. Amazing karaoke sound with a lot of money save 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 God bless !🙏🏼
great explanation , but why doesn't anybody put a sketch showing how all of the pieces are interconnected.Working in the electrical field for many years ,one of the items of the overall job was diagrams, schematic,interconnections etc etc .......your explanation works where I'm drawing out the pieces as you describe it . overall pretty good stuff .thank you !!!
So you don t need to but the optical converter analog to optic... please can you explain how to to with Apple TV 4K my amplifier is a Yamaha rx v677 ...
This is the most informative karaoke set up video I’ve seen in RU-vid. I’ll purchase all the hardwares listed below, except that, I’ll use my old Bose GSX 321 series II as my receiver. Sir, do you think it will work? I’m using Apple TV and it’s optical input/output to listen my music. The Bose console has no HDMI input. If I’ll remove the Apple TV optical cable from my Sony Bravia , I’m worried this set up will not work. I need your advice . Thanks !
First of all thanks for your video. How fo you set up the video from apple tv to receiver? I tried to use hdmi cable from apple tv to receiver it works only with the video but theirs no microphone sound .. Hoping you should show also how to set up the video and the microphone audio at the same time for your next video. Thanks…
This is a great tutorial. Thank you very much. Question: Most people nowadays have an android TV on which you can install RU-vid. So, how do I set up my Karaoke system without using Apple TV and an iPad?
In case anyone else got stuck on this step: the HDMI from the Apple TV needs to be routed directly to the TV itself (not through the receiver). This way the Apple TV audio will properly run through the optical out into the mixer, then to the receiver. Meanwhile the video will run directly to the TV to display the lyrics. Just make sure the TV source/input is set to the Apple TV, not the receiver. Once I got that figured out, this setup has been awesome!
ok Y’all, I install everything that Eddie recommended from amazon and guitar center. i was having issues getting the audio and video from apple tv mixing it with the mics sound. Well as it turns out my receiver was just too old to mix the mics and video and audio from appletv. So if you’re having the issues I was having you might have to upgrade the receiver. i went from a 10yrs old yamaha to a 2020 Onkyo. Problem solved. Let the karaoke begin.
Hi Eddie, thank you for your video, after saw you video, i used apple tv 4k + Projector + HDMI to HDMI with Audio+ mixer + onkyo + mic. But when i select cbl/sat on onkyo, the system didn't show karaoke and mic can't work. Are you have any suggestion? Thanks
Hi Ernesto, if you are going to be close to the speakers make sure the mic is pointed away from them. Pointing the mic at the speaker causes feedback. It’s best if you can move farther away from the speakers. There isn’t another option other than moving further away from the speakers. You can adjust the gain levels on the mixer too.
Hey Ed! Thanks for the video! I have a question. I have exact same mixer and receiver. I’m trying to connect it from a newer model Samsung tv that has an optical plug. I tried to connect from the tv to the converter and everything else just like you, but there’s no sound coming from the tv. I can hear the mics fine though. Any idea what I’m doing wrong? Thank you!!
Nice vid. Can the same setup work without Apple TV and receiver. Thinking using mixer, with smart tv and sound bar as well with QSC speakers connected to mixer. I have the peavey Pv 10 AT with built in auto tune.
Hi Eddie! Thank you so much for this video! I’m trying to get a karaoke setup for my son’s birthday and this is sooooo much better than getting the new magic sing machine because I like to sing Japanese songs but need the romanized versions which RU-vid has! So, thank you, thank you, thank you for this tutorial!!! ❤️
If using the Apple TV 4th Generation which it's the 4K models or other streaming boxes like Roku, Chromecast ans Amazon Fire TV it should be connected directly to the TV's HDMI inputs or use the TV's Built in smart TV feature (Ex. Samsung Smart TV, LG WebOS, Vizio Smartcast, TV's with built in Roku, TV's with built in Android or Google TV, and TV's with built in Amazon Fire TV) and have the toslink cable connected to the optical audio out on the TV to the DAC to the Karaoke Mixer And I think most of the new Vizio TV's have both a digital and analog audio output which means you can simply skip the DAC adapter by connecting the red and white RCA's directly to the built in RCA audio outputs on the back of the TV and run the other end whether it's a Quarter-inch or RCA's into the inputs of the karaoke mixer and use the toslink audio output or use the HDMI ARC/eARC on the TV and run it directly into the TV input on the receiver separately but most of the other TV manufacturers like Samsung, Sony, LG, TCL, etc. don't have analog audio outputs which that's the only time to use a DAC adapter and a toslink 1 in 2 out audio splitter
Hi eddie. Hav few questions. I have a roku connected to my TV and the sounds goes to my soundbar. Can i use the optical of my soundbar going to the mixer or i need a converter?
Can this work IF i dont have the ONKYO receiver. ? If I get the same setup as yours, BUT i dont have the ONKYO receiver, where do I plug in the last part of the 2 cables ?
Can you please help me on how to connect my Bose t4 for karaoke on smart tv ? I’m using a Bose soundbar 700. Right now I also have the soundtown karaoke mixer with wireless microphone. Thank you!
Can this setup work with just using the RU-vid app on your smart TV? Meaning I don't have an Apple TV but I do have a Chromecast but I would prefer to keep it 'cleaner' and run it off of my smart tv instead?
Thanks for the great video, mate! I think if I used a pair of powered speakers, I can connect them directly to the mixer’s output (L and R) without having to use the receiver. Is that correct?
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Hi Eddie, it was very helpful. But, I have a few question, since I'm not into home audio that much. Can I skip the receiver? For example, I put a music player (whatever it is), and mics into the mixer, then goes directly to the power amp then speaker? This is more pro audio routing, but is it okay to skip receiver if I don't use it that much? Thanks mate.
Hi, do you mind sharing a photo of your MG06X settings? I have the same mixer and my audio system is quite decent (Kef speakers, Marantz receiver), but for some reason I just couldn’t get it to sound very good. I tried playing with the settings but just can’t seem to get it right...
**cables** www.guitarcenter.com/Livewire/Advantage-Interconnect-Dual-Cable-RCA-Male-to-1-4-TS-Male.gc I also used these for extra room behind my receiver. www.guitarcenter.com/American-Recorder-Technologies/RCA-Male-to-RCA-Female-Right-Angle-Adapter-Nickel-1273887987152.gc
Thank you. I was able to pickup some from Amazon. I have a little issue with my setup if you could help. I'm using the same Yamaha mixer. I have an Android box and converted the signal from digital to analog. The problem I have is when I switch the digital audio on the Android TV box to SPDIF, I'm able to hear my voice from the microphone, but no sound from the TV box when a song is playing on RU-vid. When I switch the digital sound on the TV box to PCM, I can get the sound through the speakers from RU-vid, but no sound from the mic. Any ideas on how to fix this? Thank you in advance.
Thank you for this 🙏🏾 I’m thinking of ways to incorporate karaoke into my dj business. For private parties, not a bar/club environment. But I didn’t want to go the route of doing a karaoke software. This is exactly what I was looking for just couldn’t put it into words lol.
hello Eddie , I tried your setup and so far I was able to see my computer screen mirror image to my TV with good sound . coming out from my speakers , But unfortunately my MIC has no sound , but when i talk I can see the lights going up and down on the mixer ,but has no sounds . I used and follow everything you said . Will you please advise ? thank you
Sheila D. Jone I think you need to increase the Mic volume in the Mixer and the stereo volume too. It worked for me. I am unable to post the picture of mixer here to show you my settings. I set it up on Sunday and it is working perfectly.
Heard from a few people you're supposed to use PA speakers instead of home theater speakers for karaoke, but I really want to use HT speakers instead for cost and aesthetic reasons. Can you confirm that you're speakers are still working fine and how often do you use the karaoke?
Hi Chole. I’ve been using karaoke about 4-5 times a month for the past 3-4 years on the same tower HT speakers. They are completely fine. If you see how a speaker works PA vs HT they “work” the same. The big difference is the PA speakers are self powered which makes them louder! My HT are plenty loud and sound fantastic. Just make sure your receiver has enough power to run the HT tower speakers. A good rule of thumb is about 120 watts RMS.! Have fun singing!!
Thanks for sharing! Upon viewing this was able to set-up my karaoke optimizing my Apple TV 3rd generation. Sound is fantastic with the use of DAC which i bought from online.
Has anyone figured out a good way to use this but also have the ability to change pitch/key/scale on RU-vid videos? That's the biggest challenge to overcome as of right now. Open to even using a computer to make this happen. Thanks in advance!
I followed your setup exactly, thank you, but I am getting an annoying delay of miliseconds on the voice. The amp has a delay setup but is already in the minimum setting. Do you have advise?
If your receiver has AirPlay 2 capability then you might. You would need to set that input to output audio over airplay 2. If you have a smart TV capable of airplay 2 then you might as well. You could bypass the Apple TV. I would have to do some research on that. That would be a great feature! Thank you for watching.
Actually I figured it out. Deleted my other comments where I was asking how to do it. Yes you do connect the hdmi to the receiver ... but you have to switch the audio input for Apple TV to analog (ie the red white rca cable that you connected from the mixer). Works great! When I say switch Apple TVs input , I mean in your receiver, you switch to Apple TV as the video source and switch audio input source from hdmi to analog.
Ed, I just want to thank you for this very helpful video, and thank you for posting down the link . I just got my mixer and all those wirings needed as well as the microphone and the converter. Wish me luck this weekend. It’s gonna be a fun weekend ... I already picked up my six packs of Stella Artois last night....Beer & Karaoke? Nothing is better than that!!! Big thank you from the Big Apple!!!👍🏼
You could play the music through the homepods but not the mics. Apple is very particular about their integration with other products. Great question though. If anything changes I’ll keep you posted.
Yes you can use your smart tv instead of the Apple TV. My smart tv function is not working on mine. As long as the tv has an optical or rca audio output. Enjoy.
Simple explanation. Thank you! I’m not able to display video as I’ve to disconnect hdmi in order for audio to output from Apple TV to receiver. I’ve a projector for display, receiver, Apple TV, DAC, Mixer and microphone unit in my set up. Please advise on how to display video.
@@khoa4377 i found the solution. You need to have ypur proyectoe with two hdmi imputs. First way is to have a proyector woth thw hdmi enters or have two hdmi cables.
Hello Sam. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Were you able to get it to work? The Apple TV will always output audio through the optical port. If you have it set up like I have it it should work. The issue most likely sounds like your ARC “audio return channel” on your receiver turned on. This is overriding the analog input from the mixer.
Wonderful...Could you share where is the HDMI of your Apple TV going. When u select "Cbl/SAT" how come the video comes out to the HDMI and the audio goes to the the CBL/Sat input..thanks
I notice every setup has an amplifier. I connect my speakers directly to my mixer with XLR cables. Do you think the amplifier will enhance to quality of the sound? My speakers sounds great with just music but when trying to sing, it seems really flat. I got bad feedback issues too.
Hi , I m pretty desperate and i need some help if you could please help me . I have a samsung smart tv 2019 , a Pioneer vsx527 receiver , and a wireless karaoke microphone . Could i connect it to the tv without Apple TV ? I m willing to pay just to Tell me how to do it and what i need to do it . Thanks alot .
Hi Eddie i really love your karaoke set up. Can you help me to set up my home karaoke? I have my projector, Bose L1 compact and planning to buy yamaha mic mixer like yours.
Hi Eddie, nice little vid. Thanks! I'm trying to decide on the neatest setup for my home right now - I was just wondering - why are you using the ipad and not the RU-vid directly on the apple tv? would be interested in your reply!
Hi Eddie, thank you for the information and great video. I have a question, what is the manufacture and model of the speakers you are using in your setup. Thanks!!!
Hi good afternoon. Excuse me .. The apple tv is also connected to the Receiver or is connected to the TV?. I have a projector. In this case the Apple TV must be coneccted to the proyector or the receiver?. Thank you for your answer.
Get a smart tv with youtube apps. Connect you tv to mixer then mixer to AVR (AMPLIFIER) then your good to go you dont need apple tv shit! And btw you can cast your android phone on tv directly
Hey Eddie, I followed your instructions here but instead of an Apple TV, I connected to a PS4. However, I can’t seem to make it work. I have the optical from PS4 to the converter. Output to the 5/6line on the mixer and then mixer output to my Onkyo but can’t make it work. Any advice would be highly appreciated.
Hi Luis, thank you for watching. Is there a setting in the ps4 to allow for optical output? Also did you switch the Onkyo receiver to allow analog input from the mixer?
@@enelson83 thank you for the quick reply Eddie. Yes, I have the PS4 setup for LPCM with optical audio. So far, I have only be able to make it work by connecting the tv to converter and the the mixer to the front aux of my onkyo receiver. Where do I change my onkyo setting to allow analog input? That might be what I am missing. I don’t have the user manual so I am not sure how to do that.
Is it necessary to have an amplifier if I have a set of powered speakers/monitors? Could I go straight out of the mixer and into the speakers, in that case? ALSO: If you have a newer Apple TV without the optical out, but you have an unused optical out on your TV, could you use that into the converter, if the Apple TV is going into the flatscreen? I know that's jamming another step into the signal, which generally isn't what you want to do.
Hi Ed, I have a 4K Apple TV which does not have optical port. Where do I connect the other end of the optical port from optical converter. The rest of the setup is the same as yours except that I use projector
Eddie, thank you for sharing your setup. I am curious if this is still the best setup, and if you think it would be possible to have a set of 4 microphones.
Nice! This is the long time im looking for. But my case is nvdia shield. Can you do that using nvdia shield this time? Did appletv can output hdmi and optical at the same time? What about the audio coming from hdmi?
Hi I have a problem with my karaoke delay voice. My set up is so simple . I have a karaoke setup box with wireless microphone and a yamaha receiver set of speakers. I notice everytime I sing a song the voice is delayed. I there anything to add in my set up to improve my karaoke system. Thanks
Yes that would work as well! I wanted to make a video using the tv but my smart tv isn’t smart anymore. It’s actually a better setup using the android TVs platform. The best part is you can cue up songs to play next and other people on your network with the RU-vid app can add their own songs as well. I will do a video for this soon. Thank you for watching.
They call them XLR cables. The only thing you need to be careful of is you may need external power to run the corded mics. I would get the wireless ones in the video. They have worked perfectly and you can buy rechargeable batteries for them. They work from about 200 feet too so there are no delays or drop outs.
