Love singing? Got a favorite song? Wondering if you can turn your device into a mini karaoke machine with your media player? You’re in luck! If you’re using the cone-shaped media player that rhymes with “BLC,” you might be intrigued. Let’s find out if you can use it for karaoke!
VLC Media Player, often called the cone media player, is one of the most popular free video players out there. It’s known for being simple, powerful, and reliable. Plus, it can play almost any video or audio format you throw at it. But can it handle your karaoke party?
Short Answer: Yes! You can use the cone media player for karaoke—but with a few tweaks. It’s not built specifically for karaoke, but with the right setup, it can totally get the job done.
Before you start belting out your favorite hits, gather a few essentials:
You can find karaoke tracks in a few formats:
The easiest files to use are MP4s with lyrics. Just open them in VLC, and you’re good to go!
Setting up is easy, even if you’re not tech-savvy. Here’s how:
Simple, right? The lyrics will display with the music, so you can sing along.
Here’s where things get interesting. VLC doesn’t support microphone input directly. But don’t worry! There’s a fun workaround.
You can use another app for your mic input while VLC plays the song. Here’s one way to do it:
Now your voice and the music mix together – karaoke magic!
Why use VLC for karaoke?
There are a few drawbacks:
The cone media player might not be your classic karaoke machine, but it sure can help you throw an epic sing-along night. With just a few tweaks, you can turn any screen into your personal stage.
So dust off your mic, fire up VLC, and sing your heart out!