Running a karaoke night means getting your laptop's picture and sound to the venue's TV and speakers. Here's a simple way to do it.
Video (TV / projector)
- HDMI – Use an HDMI cable from your laptop to the venue's TV or projector. If the TV has multiple HDMI ports, note which one you're using (e.g. "HDMI 1").
- Second screen – In your OS, set the external display as an extended screen (not mirror) so you can keep the queue and controls on your laptop and send only the karaoke output to the TV.
- Pop-out window – In the Karaoke Name app, use Launch Karaoke Window (player pop-out). Move that window to the TV display and fullscreen it there. The main browser tab stays on your laptop for queue and settings.
Audio
- Headphone / line out – Run a cable from your laptop's headphone jack (or USB audio interface) to the venue's mixer or "line in" on the house system.
- Mixer – Ask the venue how they want the feed (e.g. "line in" or a specific channel). Set your laptop volume to a steady level (e.g. 80%) and use the mixer for overall level.
- Mic – Singers' mics usually go through the venue's own system. The laptop provides backing track and karaoke visuals only.
Tips
- Test before doors open – Check video on the TV and audio through the house system so you can fix cables or settings early.
- Resolution – If the picture looks stretched or cropped, adjust the resolution or scaling for the TV in your OS display settings.
- Labelling – Label your HDMI cable so the venue (or you next time) knows it's for karaoke.
Using the pop-out player on the TV and keeping the main app on your laptop gives you a clean stage display while you manage the queue and requests from your seat.