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MadBoy MFP-1000 Multi-Format Karaoke Player

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MadBoy MFP-1000 Multi-Format Karaoke Player

MadBoy MFP-1000 Multi-Format Karaoke Player is the next generation karaoke & multi format player. It provides in it's price range overwhelming features, without being difficult to use. You can choose on screen display languages among the six popular languages. The MadBoy MFP-1000 Multi-Format Karaoke Player supports CD+G, DVD±R/RW, MP3+G, MP3, MP4, CD-R/RW, VCD, SVCD and Photo CD formats, so it's the best choice of player for your karaoke or home theater system.

The MadBoy MFP-1000 Multi-Format Karaoke Player is equipped with SD card reader and USB 2.0 port, which guarantees faster data transforming than normal USB ports. Because of this feature connecting and using external hard-drives is incredibly easy. Watch your photos or films, play your favorite music or karaoke songs from card, USB thumb drive or external hard-drive. The card reader also reads High Capacity (SDHC) cards.

Because the MadBoy MFP-1000 Multi-Format Karaoke Player is primarily designed to be Karaoke player, we have invested in quality key control, microphone sound and echo. Karaoke singers will love MadBoy's new inbuilt equalizer (EQ). You do not have to settle for different the engineers´ preset sounds. Just adjust your own sounds like you want. EQ's every band can be adjusted separately.

The MadBoy MFP-1000 Multi-Format Karaoke Player is also equipped with a copy function. Just press a button and you can copy music from unprotected CD discs to memory stick or card in MP3 format. This way you can collect all your discs into one library and then you can listen to music without annoying disc changing.

We kept professional users in our mind while designing MadBoy MFP-1000 Multi-Format Karaoke Player. That is why all the important functions like direct track access are available on the front panel. We have put bracket ears in to the package for easy installing. No expense was spared designing all the features and we only used the highest quality raw materials in the manufacturing process. We just wanted to maximize quality and reliability.

MadBoy MFP-1000 Multi-Format Karaoke Player Features:

2 x microphone inputs with individual volume controls
Digital echo with volume control
SD card reader supports MMC-, MS- and SD cards including SDHC
USB 2.0 supports USB thumb drives & external hard drives
Direct track access buttons and main functions on front panel
Digital key control
Copy function copies music files to USB or SD card
Built in EQ to fine tune audio
Compatible disc formats: CD, CD+G, VCD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R / RW, Dual Layer DVD±R / RW
Compatible audio formats: CD, CD+G, MP3, HDCD, DVD-Video, VCD, WMA, PCM, Dolby, DTS
Compatible video formats: DVD, MP3+G, CD+G, MPEG4 (DivX / Xvid / *.mp4), JPEG (*.jpg), VCD (*.dat, *.mpg)
Smart upgradeable firmware for future upgrades
Real-time error correction for dirty and scratched discs
Shock resistant design
Built-in 5.1-channel Dolby Digital, AC-3 DTS and HDCD decoders
Audio Outputs:
- 5.1 Channels Surround Sound Output (RCA)
- Stereo Output (RCA)
- Coaxial Output
- Optical Output
Video Output:
- RCA Video Output
- S-Video Output
- Component Video Output (Y/PB/BR) (Interlace or Progressive Scan)
- SCART Output
Random play mode / programming mode / A-B repeat mode
Playback Control (PBC) for direct plays
Aspect ratios: 4:3 Pan Scan, 4:3 Letterbox, 16:9 Widescreen
Slow motion / picture zoom / frame advance / multi-angle viewing / bookmark
Parental password control
Removable rack ears
Remote control
Region free - plays all region DVD's
AC 115V (60 Hz) / AC 230V (50 Hz) and NTSC-PAL compatible for worldwide use
MFP-1000´s dimension: 5cm (H) x 43cm (W) x 24cm (D) / 1,97" (H) x 16,93" (W) x 9,45" (D)
Weight: 1,78Kg (3,92lbs)

Package:

1 x MadBoy MFP-1000 player
1 x Remote control
2 x Rack ears
1 x AC power cord
1 x RCA-cable
2 x Batteries ( for remote control )
1 x Instruction manual

CODE: MFP-1000
EAN: 6407080900123

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Vocal Coach - Brett Manning

This is the unique method that has the internet buzzing. With singers like Keith Urban and Hayley Williams of Paramore using it to make their own vocal dreams come true, it's only right that people are talking.

Brett Manning began formulating his program over 10 years ago. Since then it has become the method by which all others are measured. Singers using this method routinely add over a full octave of usable range to their voices in just a few lessons. The effectiveness of the program is matched only by its ease of use.

Simple exercises experienced in an easy, tried and true order, take singers through a journey of very real and measurable progress. You will be able to sing more notes, with more power, and believe it or not, with more ease.

17 lessons on 12 CDs and 1 DVD, along with an easy-to-follow workbook, make up the Singing Success System. The good news is: Every singer starts out with the same simple exercises. They are the same exercises that Brett himself uses and the same exercises he starts even his most well-known clients off with.

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Frequently Asked Questions!

Q: Aren't voice lessons like pulling teeth? Every lesson I've had was a miserable experience where I was criticized for every little "wrong" thing I did.

A: You are so right. Unfortunately, most voice teachers are still training their students to look and sound like classical singers, using techniques that have nothing to do with developing a contemporary sound. That's why students who don't enjoy older styles of music often find voice lessons frustrating and fruitless. Brett Manning will never stifle your unique sound and style. In fact, the Singing Success Program provides tools and techniques that will allow you to sing with more style. Besides, who wants to listen to someone who sounds like every other "proper" singer?

Q: Can I improve my tone quality?

A: Tone quality improves when the correct musculature is engaged in the singing process. Feel underneath your chin with your forefinger and slide it inwards to the point where your neck meets the muscles under your chin. Now swallow. Notice how your larynx (Adam's apple) raises up and the muscles under your chin tighten up as you swallow? These muscles that are engaged in the swallowing process are opposed to those engaged in the singing process. The use of these muscles while singing creates a myriad of problems that can take years to correct if left unchecked. For good tone quality, you must learn to sing without the outer muscles of the larynx. Doing so will set free your natural voice, drastically improving tone quality and ease of use. Naturally, the Singing Success Program contains techniques that will help you do this.

Q: Is it really possible to teach style?

A: Until now, there really has not been a comprehensive system of teaching vocal style. There have been scales played to reflect certain genres, such as the Blues Scale, but that's really not enough. Brett Manning worked with hundreds of brilliant vocal stylists to co-develop training techniques based on their various skills. Using these techniques you can develop style skills so prolific that you'll be able to reinterpret any song you wish into a unique masterpiece. Think of it this way: As a singer, you are the artist and the final "painting" is up to you. Brett Manning's style training just gives you more colours to work with.

Q: Are falsetto and head voice the same thing?

A: No. Falsetto is the lightest vocal production made by the human voice. It is limited in strength, dynamics and tonal variation. Usually, there is a considerable 'jump,' 'break' or 'disconnect' between your chest (speaking) voice and your falsetto. Noted vocal coach and voice therapist Randy Buescher of Chicago defines falsetto as:
"a coordination where the outer layer of the vocal cord (mucosa, i.e. internal skin or muscular covering) is vibrating, creating sound, but without engaging the actual musculature of the cord. Also, there exists no medial compression. In other words, during the vibratory cycle, the cords never fully approximate. In head voice, the cords approximate, but the vibration of the cord moves away from the full depth of the vocal cord (chest voice) to a pattern that involves less and less depth of vocal cord as you ascend toward the top of your range. The highest notes of your range involve only the vocal ligament. However, there is no consensus among experts on the official definition of vocal registers."

Q: What's the proper way to clear my throat?

A: Some say that you should never clear your throat, but excess mucous inhibits free vocal cord coordination. The trick is to find a way to clear your throat without irritating it. Do a gentle "whispered cough" (without tone) and then swallow. Repeat. If this doesn't work, you need to deal with the excess mucous production. Squeeze a 1/4 of a lemon in a tall glass of water and sip over about 20 minutes. This should cut through a lot of the excess mucous. Furthermore, watch your dairy intake... especially cheese. You should never eat it on the day of a performance!

Q: How do I deal with temperature extremes or changes in climate?

A: Moisture and time zones are two very important keys. For me, the worst is flying from Nashville to the dry air of Phoenix and trying to sing the same day I arrive. I need at least twenty-four hours to adjust. Eventually, your body will become more adept to rapid changes in climate, but in the beginning of your career I wouldn't recommend booking yourself in Maine on Monday, Tulsa on Tuesday, and then Orlando on Thursday. This would be vocal suicide. The more extreme the climate change the more taxing to the body. You are a human instrument with good days and bad days. The longer you travel, the quicker your body should adjust to travel and change of climate. In the mean time, get plenty of fluids (about twice as much as you probably think you need) and some Entertainer's Secret.

Q: Is it OK for me to sing when I have a sore throat?

A: Depending on what's causing it, singing with a sore throat can be catastrophic. I tell my clients, "if it hurts to swallow, don't sing!" Conversely, if it's a mildly soar throat, consult your doctor (it's a good idea to find a good ear, nose, throat specialist in your area and build a relationship with him) and then use your best judgment. Dry air, singing abusively, and viral/bacterial infection are some of the more common causes of a sore throat. Some people just wake up with a sore throat every day of their life. I've found that the majority of those people have acid-reflux, which means they are burping up stomach acids while they are sleeping or sometimes even while they are awake. For most, however, this happens in the night, so they may be completely unaware of the problem. They then wake up with a scratchy, raspy voice and a sore throat. There are numerous web sites directed to the problem of reflux.

Because a dry throat is often a sore throat, consume two to three quarts of water every day. I actually drink up to a gallon or more a day. If you live in an arid climate, sleep with a humidifier next to your bed and try to warm up your voice in the shower. The moisture is an incredible help for your voice. Also, learn to breathe in through your nose as much as possible. This will help moisten the air before it reaches your cords.

The next concern is vocal abuse. Some of the causes are singing too high and too loud for too long, screaming, yelling at a football game or concert, talking at the top of your voice in a noisy crowd, breathing cigarette smoke (first- for second-hand), doing voice impersonations that are extreme or that cause strain and talking or singing with a raspy, manufactured sound. Whenever my throat is sore from vocal abuse I try to get some vocal rest, drink plenty of liquids, and then rehabilitate my voice with gentle exercises like humming, lip bubbles, and tongue trills. If you get laryngitis and your tone starts to 'skip' or 'cut out' in the middle of a sustained note, you really want to get serious vocal rest. Most of all, ALWAYS consult your physician if things don't clear up rapidly. By this, I mean, if you get a sore throat in the morning and it clears up by noon and doesn't come back (this occasionally happens to me) then there's usually nothing to worry about. Otherwise, call the doctor, because if this condition is medical and you don't get help, no amount of vocal rest will help. I personally prefer herbal immune system remedies, but do what works best for you.

Q: Should I eat before I sing or perform?

A: If you are hungry, eat. Don't stuff yourself with a 7-course meal. Just eat until you are satisfied. Always eat at least an hour before your performance to avoid what singers call a "gunky" throat. You will have the strongest temptation to clear your throat (which can be harmful) immediately after eating, but waiting an hour is usually enough time for your meal to settle.

Q: I'm working on my R&B/Gospel styling, but my trills are slow and sloppy. Is there any thing I can do to speed up my trills?

A: The first thing we need to do is understand what trills are (also called licks, runs and turns). A trill is a scale sung dynamically with crisp delineation, fast vibrato and a clean attack or onset. In other words, going from one note to another without slurring or sliding, because slurring notes together gives the impression of poor vocal control. On the other hand, you don't want to add an 'H' sound, a staccato or glottal stroke (clucking noise) to your vocal line to achieve separation between notes. This will create an artificial and artistically unpleasant sound. So how is note delineation organically achieved? First, start on an F below middle C for the men or F above middle C for the women. Now sing up to a G and then back down. Learn to go back and forth as rapidly as possible without sliding or losing note distinction until you feel a 'bounce' between notes. Use a metronome and start at sixty beats per minute and speed up one or two bpm at a time while singing eighth notes. Speed up only as fast as you can while remaining clean in your note delineation. If you can get to 200 bpm, then you're up to speed with Mariah Carey and Brian McKnight. Now you just have to learn to put together longer patterns of notes within the scales used for the style you are singing in. These scales are catalogued in the Singing Success Program. It's important to understand that learning is incremental with this. If you only speed up one beat a day, which is so gradual that it can hardly be felt, then in less than four months, you can be at 200 bpm.

Q: How do I get my voice to warm up quickly?

A: Warm-up time varies from singer to singer and depends on four factors:

The thickness and length of the vocal cords
The health of the singer, i.e. allergies, physical condition, dietary and exercise habits, sleep and stress levels
Veisel dilation - how fast the vasculature expands to receive blood flow.
Warm-up habits
If you have thick cords, you have a stronger, fuller sounding voice (James Ingram/Elvis Presley). Thinner cords will producer a lighter, thinner tone (Michael Jackson/Paul McCartney). Think of the voice as a train. The bigger the train, the longer it takes to get moving. Keep this in mind while warming up. Warming up should be incremental and never forced. Find your vocal co-ordinations through the right exercises and then slowly build volume, speed and range. Too high, too loud, too soon is a recipe for disaster. Unfortunately, most singers don't know the recipe for vocal health and longevity. This is why so many singers lose their voices. I work with hundreds of singers every year who have never properly warmed up their voices.
Veisal dilation is another important factor in warming up. Without adequate blood flow to the musculature, the cords have great difficulty warming up. Things that affect veisal dilation are fatigue, poor circulation and lack of exercise. Sometimes these are simply genetic and you deal with it by being diligent and patient with your vocal study and your warm-up time. Other times it's just laziness, lack of discipline or a bad diet. Allergies can also affect your warm-up time because circulation and health are inhibited. Seek either a medical or natural (diet, herbs and vitamins) route to dealing with your allergies.

Q: I lose my voice when I sing live. I guess I'm pushing harder than when I practice. What should I do about this?

A: The first thing that I usually ask a singer is "how well do you hear yourself in the monitors?" Often, they are not hearing themselves sing on stage, so they figure that the audience can't hear them sing and push their voice harder than what is natural. The result is that the tone becomes dull or strident and often intonation problems occur. Talk to your sound man and make sure that you have enough of your voice in the monitors. If you've got the funds, invest in a headset microphone.

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