Wednesday, 8 May 2019

The Physical Effects of Singing


According to Heart Search UK Singing is good for you!

All types of singing have positive psychological effects. The act of singing releases endorphins, the brain's "feel good" chemicals. It’s exactly the same when you eat a bar of chocolate. The good news with singing is that you don’t gain any calories!". 

Singing in front of a crowd, a-la karaoke, naturally builds confidence, which has broad and long-lasting effects on general well-being.

Regular exercising of the vocal cords can even prolong life, according to research done by leading vocal coach and singer Helen Astrid, from The Helen Astrid Singing Academy in London, "It’s a great way to keep in shape because you are exercising your lungs and heart. 

“Singing has physical benefits because it is an aerobic activity that increases oxygenation in the bloodstream and exercises major muscle groups in the upper body, even when sitting.

Singing has psychological benefits because of its normally positive effect in reducing stress levels through the action of the endocrine system which is linked to our sense of emotional well-being. 

Psychological benefits are also evident when people sing together as well as alone because of the increased sense of community and belonging.”


And as Sheldon Cooper (from Big Bang Theory) says "Live long and prosper", I wonder if he had Karaoke in mind when he said that!

It's easy and fun to get in to karaoke you can do it on your phone, laptop, tablet or get a dedicated karaoke machine.. 

Check out the ACNOS Mi-30s Karaoke Mixer with its two Wireless Microphones included, you'll be able to sing-along using Karaoke APPs, Streaming Services and even YouTube through your existing sound system all using your Smart TV, Phone, Tablet or Laptop.



Don't be shy give it a try take a look at our range of Karaoke Solutions today!



Thursday, 21 March 2019

K-Beat Box (KB-39) Portable Karaoke System


The ACNOS Sonca Media KB-39 KBeat Box is a Powered Karaoke Speaker (100 Watts RMS) like no other we have.

It comes with 15,000 Vietnamese Karaoke Songs on USB and lets you connect up to 8 different mobile devices (Apple/Android) be it your tablet or mobile phone to select songs and view the on-screen lyrics on your mobile devices.

You can also output the on-screen karaoke visuals and lyrics to your TV via HDMI or RCA (yellow). You can also stream audio via Bluetooth from your Smart Phone, TV, PC or Tablet, viewing the on-screen lyrics or video on your device.


You can also Play MP3 audio songs from USB.

The KB-39 comes with 2 Wireless Microphones as standard.

Suitable for indoors and out, as this unit has an internal rechargeable battery for up to 5 hours playback. It comes with a mains power adapter and full function remote control.

You can even sing-along to YouTube content via the ACNOS SoncaMedia APP's via your internet enabled device.

Learn More at: www.kbeatbox.com.au

The Home of KBEATBOX in Australia is KHE.com.au

Thursday, 7 March 2019

KM-8 Vietnamese Karaoke 2 TB Hard Drive with 43,000+ Songs


The KM-8 WIFI enabled 2TB Karaoke Hard Drive System by Acnos Sonca Media comes complete with over 43,000 Vietnamese Songs installed.

Connect the KM-8 to your home internet connection for regular song updates from Acnos Sonca Media and so you can also play songs from YouTube.

You can connect up to 8 different mobile devices all at the same time be it your tablet or mobile phone to select songs and view the on-screen lyrics on your chosen device. 

(Download the free Apple/Android APP from the store)

This means one person can be singing a song, viewing the lyrics on their device, whilst someone else is looking for a song to sing next.


You can even get the KM-8 HDD complete with 2 Wireless Microphones and Mixer thanks to the Soncamedia Mi-36 then you can connect everything to your existing sound system and enjoy Karaoke!

Learn More at: www.acnos.com.au


Sunday, 14 October 2018

Sonken SA-760 Karaoke Professional Amplifier


Very excited to announce the new Sonken SA-760 Karaoke Mixing Amplifier is now available exclusively to Karaoke Home Entertainment, previously only available in the USA now made especially for Australian market by Sonken.


Interested call 1300 550 630 to order yours!

Wednesday, 4 July 2018

Sonken KA-11 Karaoke Mixing Amplifier with Bluetooth & USB Record


Post Update May 2022: Sonken KA-13 Now available.

A new model from Sonken has arrived and it’s called the KA-11, this Karaoke Mixing Amplifier is the result of a couple of years work at Sonken to cleverly amalgamate two popular features in to a single working model being Bluetooth and Vocal/Music USB Record.


The KA series which stands for "Karaoke Amplifier" started with the 7 Series a few years ago and closely followed by the Series 8, which represented a high quality audio product including full mixing capabilities on board, without the need for a separate mixer unit, all at an affordable price to boot.

In 2013 the KA-09 and KA-10 Series were released, the look and the feel remained pretty much the same but we got two new features being Bluetooth in the KA-09 and USB Vocal and Music (MIX) Recording in MP3 in the KA-10 model.

Of course you could still connect your Karaoke Machine but with the KA-09 you could also stream music via Bluetooth from your digital devices i.e your smart phone, tablet or smart TV through the amplifier and sing-along mixing the music to your specific requirements, at the same time.

The KA-10 didn't have Bluetooth but you could record your performance back to a USB Memory Stick mixing both your vocals with the music sound track coming from your karaoke machine or CD or DVD player connected to it.

Essentially Sonken had created a home recording studio for you.


The really cool thing was that you could essentially have your cake and eat it with the KA-10 model because for a few dollars extra you could get a USB Bluetooth adapter called a dongle so when you weren't using the record feature you could instead stream from your Bluetooth devices just like the KA-09 model could. 

That was very cool and made the KA-10 more popular as it could essentially have both features.

As a result the KA-10 was quite often sold out due its dual capability. Sure there were plenty of people who had no interest in playing back a recording of themselves, that to some was just too scary a prospect.

It was KHE who suggested to Sonken throughout 2017 that they should look to consolidate the two models into a single offering, giving both features to everyone and at the same time fixing the supply issues.

The idea was simple enough but the technical ability to join the two features into a single product took some time to achieve, together with a lot of testing. We are happy to announce the release of the 2018 model the KA-11 Series with both Bluetooth and USB Record in the single model.

Sonken have also improved the sound quality, output power and the lifespan of the product with all the technical knowledge gained from the previous generation models resulting in the finished product being the new KA-11.

The KA-11 is now available from Karaoke Home Entertainment with or without matching speakers, check out the packages online and yes we do ship Australia wide.

More about Sonken...


Sonken is a Sydney, Australian based technology company with its very own factory located in mainland china producing it products to its propriety specifications, this also gives them a competitive edge as they are simply not just importing someone else's product.

The are the manufacturer, importer and distributor and any and all customer feedback is directly channelled back into research and development as they work towards a 100% percent customer satisfaction and a zero failure rate on any level constantly improving their technology and manufacturing processes. 

Unlike many other importers, they also back up there products with a local warranty and service centre in Sydney (NSW) and Dandenong South (VIC) , but most importantly the products all comply with Australian Government product laws governing for safety standards.

That simply cannot be said for all importers, I have seen several overseas karaoke brands being sold here, imported solely by the store selling them, the problem with this if the store closes down there goes your warranty, if the product becomes faulty do they have the spare parts or even the technical knowledge to repair the item and most importantly does the item meet the necessary Australian Government requirements for power and electrical safety just because they are selling it doesn't mean it has been certified to be sold in this country and anyone can import just about anything without it being certified to be sold, as you know questions only get asked once someone’s house burns down. 

Australia has one of the highest standards in the world hence why some brands aren't available here, the volume is too low for them to improve the technology to make it worth their while. If you happen to purchase any product that has a travel style adapter attached to the power cord that it is a clear sign it hasn't been approved for sale here as that is an illegal practice and you should seek an immediate refund as its very dangerous.

Especially when comes to Wireless Microphones purchased from overseas you can get in to real world trouble if your frequency isn't licensed for use in Australia and the fines are massive. 

All of Sonken's Wireless Microphones are sold on approved Australian frequencies. 

The Australian Government body ACMA polices the frequencies used in Australia. In 2015 these frequencies 694 to 820 MHz (the digital dividend band) were banned in Australia from being used anymore.

Remember that the onus is on you, not the overseas seller, who can't be touched by the Australian Government when things go wrong and if you get caught using frequencies designed to work for example, in the USA. 

Karaoke Home Entertainment (KHE.com.au) has been selling the Sonken range since 2005 and today are their biggest distributor and retailer partner in Australia.

KHE was appointed the sole distributor and retailer in 2022 with a showroom in Dandenong South (VIC).


KHE is actively working in partnership with Sonken to bring exciting products and features to the Australian audio and karaoke market.

Sonken 
also produce exclusively for KHE.com.au the Professional MP4000 Karaoke Machine (CD+G/DVD/VCD/MP3+G) with Bluetooth.

Our service and backup support is second to none you can read the reviews for yourself on FacebookGoogle and on KHE.com.au

Why would you risk shopping anywhere else.. KHE.com.au where the fun begins...

Monday, 25 June 2018

Possibly the best Carpool Karaoke EVER


Paul McCartney Carpool Karaoke with James Corden 
as he heads to Liverpool for a special day.

Must watch episode..

Thursday, 1 March 2018

Sonken MDJ-003 DJ Buster Karaoke System with MP4000


The Sonken DJ Buster Series has been an extremely popular unit over the years.

It all started back in August 2011 with the very first model, the MDJ-001, it represented a true all-in-one solution for all your karaoke needs.

Featuring a top of the line Karaoke Player capable of playing CD+G, DVD, VCD and Digital Downloaded Songs in MP3+G format, it could even record your performance.

The package was complete with a powerful amplifier and speaker system built in, in a mobile all-in-one box with wheels and suit case style pull along handle.

It was loved by performers, schools, function centres and the like and especially at home, at it had everything you could want in an affordable all-in-one package.

There have been improvements as technology improved, a couple of years later we had the MDJ-002 which was modularized with separate amplifier (choice of KA-09 and KA-10) and karaoke player 
(MP2000) but still in an all-in-one road case. This also allowed for external speakers for larger settings and we even did a touch screen option for playing MP3+G songs on the Android Tablet. This was a very popular version as you could configure it several ways.


Sonken even experimented with an all digital version, playing MP4 karaoke files, together with a Portable Powered Speaker System (with rechargeable battery) complete with 2 Wireless Microphones. This time it had an in-built HD video projector and came with a portable cinema screen.


It was an amazing concept, as this was truly a portable device with it's rechargeable battery system. Customers liked the in-built video projector but they still really wanted the option of playing their karaoke CD+G, DVD and VCD discs, along with Karaoke MP3+G files.

So with this in mind, we set out to develop the best of all 3 models, and that brought us to the current model released in March 2018, the MDJ-003. 

This has the option of either having the Sonken MP4000 Professional Karaoke Machine installed at the top which can play all the karaoke songs be it CD+G, DVD, VCD or MP3+G, but also could stream via Bluetooth from your Phone or Tablet (using Karaoke Apps or even from YouTube) and even record the vocals from these digital devices back on the MP4000 to USB or SD Card.



You also had the Powerful 150 Watts RMS Amplifier and Speaker System the most powerful yet in the series complete with a Guitar input as first featured on the MDJ-001 but excluded on the MDJ-002.

Plus its very own Bluetooth Streaming Feature, SD or USB slot to play MP3 Audio files, FM Radio, Line Input for other devices, plus a front facing Blue LED Light Strip for extra party atmosphere which could be switched on or off.



It also came with 2 Wireless Microphones as standard and included an internal rechargeable battery system for the Amplifier and Speaker, or could also be used on mains power. It also has a DC 12 Volt external power source connection, i.e. connecting to a car battery.

The Sonken MP4000 Player does however require mains power to function.

The best part is, that it is also much lighter than all the previous models dropping from nearly 30kg on the MDJ-001/2 series to only 18kg making it much easier to move around.

So if you're looking for the ultimate portable karaoke all-in-one system make sure you take a look at the...

MDJ-003 - Sonken DJ Buster 

* Powered Speaker 150W (RMS) 
* 2x 6.5" Speakers 2x 3" Tweeters
* 2 Wireless Microphones
* LED (blue box strip) On/Off Light Show
* Microphone and Music Effects
* 6.35mm Guitar Input
* 6.35mm Extra Microphone Input

* Rechargeable Battery or Mains Powered
* Up To 5 Hours Playback on Battery
* Bluetooth
* FM Radio
* USB / Micro SD Card (TF)
* USB Record
* AUX Input (for MP4000 Karaoke Machine, Laptop, DVD Player etc.)
* Only 15kg or 18kg (with MP4000 installed)
* 51.5 (W) x 27.5 (D) x 42cm (H)


With the Optional Sonken MP4000 Professional Karaoke Machine (CD+G/DVD/MP3+G) installed at the very top of the system.

If you don't get the MP4000 installed you would be be either playing MP3 audio through the system or connecting your Mobile Phone, Tablet or Laptop to the system to provide the karaoke songs and connecting these devices via line in or Bluetooth and singing along karaoke style. 
You can also connect a CD or DVD player or similar device via the line input.

The MP4000 gives the the full experience opening you up to all the worlds professional karaoke songs be it on any of the popular formats CD+G, DVD, VCD or MP3+G. 

You can also record your performance when playing either CD+G or MP3+G media back to SD Card or USB Memory Stick recording both the vocal, music and even the on-screen lyrics to a brand new file.

Plus you get Key Control so you can step up and most importantly down the song to make it easier to sing.

Optional: Pull Along Carry Handel and Wheels (mounts on side)


The MDJ-003 was discontinued in late 2019 and was reinvented from 2023 as a combination system featuring the KBEATBOX Karaoke Powered Speaker System and SONKEN MP4000 Karaoke Machine complete with Professional Karaoke Tracks on USB (MP3+G).


The DJ BUSTER is back better the ever!

If you would like more information about the DJ BUSTER Karaoke Portable System or call Karaoke Home Entertainment on 1300 550 630.