Emerson has been making great home karaoke machines for years. They continue to build on a solid reputation for creating innovative and modern machines to meet the needs of the ever-changing karaoke market. The GM527 DVD / CDG karaoke player is an example of this innovation. It provides a very enjoyable karaoke experience and has new features that should be useful for a beginner or casual karaoke fanatic. It has a price range of around $ 100.00 to $ 125.00, making it one of the most affordable players; which adds to its appeal.
Design: The GM527 is one of the newest models from Emerson and has a sleek black design that adapts to any environment. It has a compact structure with handles on the sides that facilitate its transport from one place to another. There are two microphone mounts built into the top of the machine, as well as an iPod docking station, USB / SD card slot, headphone jack, and basic control buttons. On the front you have speakers, the CD player and control buttons such as Play / Stop, Digital Key and Record. Also on the front, there are two microphone inputs located on the left and right side of the machine. All other connections are at the rear. This includes a battery compartment (8 “C” batteries required), audio outputs (RCA – white and red), video outputs (RCA – yellow) and an AUX input that can be used for an iPod or MP3 players. . The GM527 has a built-in 7 “TFT color screen that makes it easy to see the letters. It runs on 120 VAC, batteries, or a 12V car adapter (sold separately).
Features: It also has the basic features that you will find in most karaoke machines, such as balance control, echo and digital key control that will allow you to change the key of the music. The GM527 can play regular CDs, graphics CD + and DVDs. Remember that only karaoke and graphic CD + DVDs will be able to display song lyrics. But being able to support all of these media types gives you a wider range of media to choose from. Making it easy to find the music you like. You can also connect an iPod or MP3 player to the GM527. You can even watch a DVD movie on the built-in screen or connect it to a TV screen. It has a recording function that will allow you to record music and your singing digitally on a USB device or SD card.
Although it has a built-in monitor to display the lyrics, you can still connect the machine to an external source, such as your television, to display the lyrics. And if you’re using the GM527 in a larger area for more people, just connect the audio output to a surround sound system. The built-in screen is bright and has a good image quality. You should have no problem viewing the lyrics or DVD images.
The GM527 can be enjoyed by children and adults. Ideal for family reunions or office parties. Its compact and lightweight design makes it the perfect machine to transport anywhere. There’s even a car adapter for those long family road trips. The GM527 is not built for the elite karaoke singer, but for the casual karaoke fan and for those of us who like to sing a tune from time to time, the GM527 will perform perfectly.