The affordable starter kit
You bring the venue. We’ll bring the songs.
Here’s an affordable way to add the sound.
Around £250 for the sound kit. £256.44 when checked.
Computer, lyrics screen, internet and Future Karaoke plan/pass are additional.
A proper place to start. A whole room of possibilities.
The gear, without the guesswork
A straightforward sound setup for a smaller venue getting started. Speakers for the music, two wireless mics for the singers, and a simple connection from your computer.
Speakers + stands + speaker link cable
£169.99The foundation of the setup: a 10-inch active/passive speaker pair with stands. The amplifier is built into the active speaker, which feeds the second speaker through the supplied link cable.
A promising customer score, from a small number of reviews.
Two handheld mics + one receiver
£49.96 offer priceGive your singers room to move. Two handheld wireless microphones and a receiver make solo turns, duets and passing the mic between guests easy to organise.
Add four AA batteries for the two handhelds; batteries are extra.
USB in. Stereo RCA out.
£29.00A simple USB audio interface between your laptop and the speakers. Choose the UM2 as your computer’s audio output, then send its stereo RCA outputs to the PA.
Podcastage finds useful value at the budget end, while explaining its limitations.
Read / watch the UM2 review
3 metres · stereo RCA male to maleThe small piece that joins it all up. This stereo cable connects the left and right RCA outputs on the UM2 to the RCA line input on the active speaker.
Measure your cable route before buying. Your room may need a longer cable.
Prices and Amazon customer ratings checked 20 October 2026. Scores and review counts can change; Amazon may combine reviews across product variations. Read the linked reviews and check the selected model before ordering. Brand names and logos identify the equipment; no manufacturer affiliation is implied.
The price of getting started
Four items. One shopping list. Equipment you buy for your own venue and keep ready for the next night.
Open the Amazon shopping listYou buy directly through Amazon. Check seller, delivery, availability and the final basket total before you order.
Prices may change, especially the microphone offer. Delivery, batteries and any adapters are additional.
A simple signal path
The computer sends the music to the PA. The wireless microphones feed the PA separately, so you can balance the singers and backing tracks at the speakers.
Two wireless micsTONOR receiverPA microphone input
Use the supplied 6.35mm receiver cable. Start with the levels low, then soundcheck.Connect your computer to a suitable lyrics screen, usually by HDMI. A USB-C computer may need a display adapter and a USB adapter for the UM2.
Place the speakers ahead of the microphones, set sensible levels and walk the room. Suitability depends on your space, crowd and volume needs.
Before you press play
Already have a laptop and a suitable TV? You may have much of the rest covered. Check these before you fill your basket.
A Windows PC or Mac to run the Host. Check system requirements.
A suitable TV or monitor, an HDMI cable and any computer adapters you need.
An active Future Karaoke plan or pass and the internet connection your show needs.
Four AA microphone batteries, safe power access and any extra cable length your layout requires.
It covers the recommended sound hardware: speakers and stands, two wireless microphones, an audio interface and the RCA cable between the interface and PA. You also need a compatible computer, lyrics screen, internet and a Future Karaoke plan or pass. Add four AA batteries for the wireless mics, any display cable and any adapters your computer needs.
We recommend it as an affordable starting point for a smaller room. The right PA depends on room layout, background noise, audience size and the volume you need. It is worth testing the setup in your actual space; larger or louder venues may need a more capable system.
Absolutely. If your venue already has a suitable PA, microphones or an audio interface, you may only need some of the list. Check the available inputs and connections first, or ask us about your current setup.
In this starter setup, the wireless receiver plugs directly into the PA, while Future Karaoke supplies the music over USB through the UM2. The microphone audio is mixed at the PA. Software microphone processing would need a different audio routing setup.
No. The four listed items totalled £256.44 on 20 October 2026, including a limited offer on the TONOR microphones. Amazon prices, stock, deals and delivery charges can change. Batteries, adapters and the other essentials listed above are extra.
Your venue. Their favourite songs.
Put the sound in place. Then let your regulars take the mic.
Around £250 for the sound kit. Other show essentials and ongoing costs are additional.