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There are 6 common karaoke format
types available. Each format has its own characteristics,
abilities, and limitations. All the formats listed are on compact disc
shaped media. We do not carry karaoke cassette tapes or laser-discs as
they are no longer
a reliable source for karaoke music.
| CDG: |
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| Also known as:
CD+G, CD+Graphics, Karaoke CD |
A CDG is the most common karaoke format. These discs will play in any karaoke player that is CDG compatible. The song lyrics will be displayed on any TV, when the TV is connected to the CDG player. These discs will also play in most normal CD players; however the lyrics will not be displayed. Only the music is playable through a CD player.
CDGs do not contain lead vocals. If the original song contains any background vocals (e.g. chorus, harmonies, etc.), the karaoke version will usually contain them as well. |
| CDGM: |
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| Also known as:
Multiplex, CDG Multiplex, CD+Graphics MultiPlex |
A CDGM is a special type of CDG karaoke disc. There are two tracks for each song on the disc, one track in karaoke format and the other track with the lead vocals so you can learn the song. Typically a CDGM has half the number of songs that a normal CDG disc has.
When played in a player with a multiplex button (MPX), or pan/balance control, one can turn on and off the lead vocals during playback. This gives the user the opportunity to turn off the lead vocals as needed. If these controls are not available on the user's player, the user can simply play the other track without lead vocals.
If the original song contains any background vocals (e.g. chorus, harmonies, etc.), the karaoke version will usually contain them as well. |
| VCD: |
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| Also known as:
Video Compact Disc |
VCD is a disc formatted in MPEG-1. A VCD can only be played in a VCD compatible player. This format is very popular overseas, particularly in Asian countries. These discs contain moving video backgrounds while the lyrics are displayed over them, on the screen. This format is rarely used in North America.
VCDs usually do not contain lead vocals. If the original song contains any background vocals (e.g. chorus, harmonies, etc.), the karaoke version will usually contain them as well. |
| DVD: |
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| Also known as:
Digital Video Disc, Digital Versatile Disc |
A DVD can only be played in a DVD compatible player. This format is growing in popularity, mainly because of the on-screen menus and higher quality graphics and backgrounds. A DVD disc tends to be more expensive but can also hold many more songs. This format hasn't quite taken off just yet, but is expected to in the near future.
DVDs may contain removable lead vocals. If the original song contains any background vocals (e.g. chorus, harmonies, etc.), the karaoke version will usually contain them as well. |
| Super CDG: |
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| Also known as:
SCDG, SCD+G, Super CD+G, Super-CDG, Super CD+Graphics |
| Super CDG is a proprietary format developed by CAVS manufacturer. This format uses compression to allow over 1,000 songs to be stored on a single disc. Some karaoke sound track manufacturers have opted to produce SCDG compatible discs. You MUST have a Super CDG player to play a Super CDG disc. CAVS also has a downloadable PC software program that will allow playing a Super CDG on a computer. Visit our Super CDG page for a list of available discs and click here to list all Super CDG Players. |
| NEO+G: |
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| Also known as:
NEOG, NEO CDG, NEO CD+G, NEO CD+Graphics |
NEO+G is a proprietary format developed by RSQ manufacturer. This technology allows about 75 songs on a single disc. Some karaoke sound track manufacturers have opted to produce NEO+G compatible discs. You MUST have an RSQ NEO compatible player to play an NEO+G disc.
NEO+Gs are equal to the size of a standard 5" CD. Lyrics to the songs appear on a TV screen when the disc is played on a NEO+G player and hooked up to a TV.
NEO+G just have the same sound quality and graphics as a CD+G, but they have more advanced functions for your singing pleasure. NEO+Gs do not include lead vocals. They only have background vocals and instrumentals.
NEO+G Features:
NEO+G disc contains many more songs than regular CD+G
The list of songs will be displayed on the TV screen
Search and reserve songs while playing
Reserve up to 99 songs to sing
Intro silence skip - skips silent introduction part of the songs
Rewind, Fast forward, Pause without breaking graphic
Access directly to the song you want to play
List All NEOG Players. |
| CD: |
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| Also known as:
Compact Disc |
A karaoke CD is like a CDG, but does not include the on-screen lyrics/graphics. These discs will play in any CD player.
CDs do not contain lead vocals. If the original song contains any background vocals (e.g. chorus, harmonies, etc.), the karaoke version will usually contain them as well. |
| CDM: |
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| Also known as:
CD Multiplex, Compact Disc Multiplex |
A karaoke CDM is like a CDGM, but does not include the on-screen lyrics/graphics. There are two tracks for each song on the disc, one track without the lead vocals and the other track with the lead vocals so you can learn the song. Typically a CDM has half the number of songs that a normal CD has. These discs will play in any CD player.
If the original song contains any background vocals (e.g. chorus, harmonies, etc.), the karaoke version will usually contain them as well. |
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