History
The Singing Machine Company (SMC) was originally incorporated in California in 1982 with a focus on professional and semi-professional karaoke equipment. In 1988 the Company began marketing karaoke equipment for home use. It is believed that SMD was the first company to introduce home karaoke products to the United States. In 2001, SMC entered into a multi-year license agreement with MTV. As a part of a shift in strategy, SMC approached the mass market through large retailers. In the following year, Business Week Magazine named The Singing Machine Company #1 on their list of Hot Growth Companies.
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