Singing Machine ISM-370 Multi-Function Karaoke System with iPod Docking Review

I purchased this Karaoke machine specifically because of the iPod docking feature.Once I received it, I found out it is only compatible with iPod Nano 2nd Generation, not the newer iPod Nano (which I will be receiving soon.)Also, the included microphone volume is so low, even when the volume is set the highest it will go, you can barely hear the vocalist over the music.We had to purchase our own better quality microphone to use with it. I would not purchase this again if I had the option.

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Product Description:
The full-featured, multi-function Singing Machine ISM-370 karaoke system includes a top-loading CD/CDG player, an AM/FM radio, alarm clock, and iPod docking station. And with the built-in stereo speakers (4W + 4W for 8 total Watts of power), you'll be able to fill any room with karaoke fun or pumping party music.

The Singing Machine ISM-370 karaoke system with iPod dock (see larger image; iPod not included). iPod Compatibility

3G iPod (10GB, 15GB, 20GB, 30GB & 40GB)
4G iPod (40GB)
4G iPod & U2 iPod (20GB)
5G iPod video (60GB & 80GB)
5G iPod & U2 iPod video (30GB)
iPod mini (4GB & 6GB)
iPod Photo & Color U2 iPod (20GB & 30GB)
iPod Photo (40GB & 60GB)
iPod Nano (2GB & 4GB)
iPod Nano 2nd Generation (4GB & 8GB)

The ISM-370 includes a top-loading CD/CDG player that lets you easily swap CDs so that your karaoke party doesn't slow down. Its iPod dock is compatible with a wide range of Apple iPod models (see list at right), and it allows you to play back your entire music library (not compatible with karaoke lyric playback). The ISM-370 comes with a full selection of iPod inserts to ensure that your model fits snugly into the dock.
The ISM-370 also includes an AM/FM radio with digital tuner and an alarm clock with a large LCD display, built-in sleep function, and 10-minute snooze function. You can choose to wake up to the radio or music from you iPod. This karaoke system has two microphone inputs that's great for duets. Other features include balance and echo control, auto voice control, and a headphone jack for private listening and previewing. It comes with a free CDG music sampler and one microphone to get you started.
What's in the Box
Karaoke machine (model ISM-370), wired microphone, remote control, AC adapter, RCA cables, iPod adapters, sampler disc, instruction manual

Tech Talk

CDG: An acronym for Compact Disc plus Graphics, this is a regular CD with information stored on a data track simultaneous to music. In laymen's terms, CDG has a video output for simple graphics (not full motion video). In the case of karaoke, the graphics function is used to store song lyrics, and display the lyrics in synch with the music. In most cases, CDG software displays lyrics, which change color as they are to be sung. A regular television is all that is required to display CDG lyrics.
Echo: Produced by creating minor controlled feedback in the singer's voice, echo adds depth and resonance. The echo function does not affect the music.
Auto Voice Control (AVC): This useful function is used primarily during practice sessions while a singer is learning a song. Please note that the AVC function only works with multiplex recordings and not with standard audio recordings.
Multiplex: A Multiplex allows you to separate the vocals and music by using the balance control on your Singing Machine Karaoke System.

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