If you want to sing so that your neighbors can hear it too, you need a microphone and sound amplification equipment - in addition to Singa. The most common microphone for singing is the dynamic vocal microphone. A microphone of sufficient quality and durability is available for less than 100€, and popular brands include Shure, AKG, and Sennheiser.
The microphone and the device that plays karaoke music must also be connected to something: you need a mixer and sound system. The microphone usually cannot be connected directly to a TV or sound system. The microphone should always be connected to a mixer, with which you can adjust the volume, sound level, and possible echo/reverb effects, as well as background music. There are many types of mixers, and the most suitable ones for home use are relatively cheap and straightforward to use.
Here is what you need for the perfect Singa home karaoke
Equipment | Required? | Purpose |
Phone, tablet or computer | ✅ | Runs Singa |
TV or monitor | ✅ | Displays lyrics |
Microphone | ✅ | Singing |
Mixer | ✅ | Mixes music + microphone and adds echo |
Speakers / sound system | ✅ | Plays music and vocals |
HDMI cable | Usually | Video to TV |
XLR cable | Yes | Microphone connection |
How to set it up
The sound output from the karaoke device (e.g. phone or computer) is connected to the mixer in its channel with an RCA cable and the image with an HDMI cable to the TV.
The microphones are connected to the mixer with their channels using an XLR cable.
The mixer adjusts the microphone volume and makes fine adjustments to the sound.
The sound from the mixer is connected to the audio system/speaker.
Connection diagram
HDMI
Phone / Laptop ─────────────▶ TV
│
│ Audio (RCA / 3.5mm)
▼
Mixer ◀──────── XLR ─────── Microphone(s)
│
│ Main Out
▼
Active speakers / Home audio
Using Apple TV or Android TV?
TV audio → Mixer → Speakers
Don't connect microphones directly to the TV over Bluetooth because audio delay makes singing difficult.
You can explore various options and ready-made karaoke sets on our partners' pages. More information here.
Common mistakes
Always connect microphones to a mixer (or a karaoke speaker with a built-in mixer). Avoid these common mistakes:
Connecting microphones directly to the TV
Using Bluetooth for microphone audio
Plugging microphones into speaker AUX inputs