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Introducing the Mackie ShowBox - your ultimate all-in-one battery-powered PA speaker for live performances! Whether you're a solo artist or part of a small band, this battery-powered speaker will make you stand out with exceptional sound quality and versatility.
- Breakaway Mix control - detachable mixer for free movement
- Inputs for microphones, guitars, keyboards and other instruments
- Two versatile effects engines equipped with user snapshots
- Facilitates streaming and recording via USB-C and MicroSD technologies
- Incorporates voicing modes for amp/PA, indoor/outdoor environments
- Comes with an inbuilt looper and tuner for enhanced functionality
- Supports Bluetooth streaming for wireless connectivity
- Offers passthrough USB charging suitable for mobile devices
- Delivers up to 12 hours of playtime with the provided battery
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Introducing the Mackie ShowBox - your ultimate all-in-one battery-powered PA speaker for live performances! Whether you're a solo artist or part of a small band, this battery-powered speaker will make you stand out with exceptional sound quality and versatility.
With its portable PA, acoustic guitar amp, six-channel mixer, effects rack, and USB-C interface, the ShowBox is the complete package that will take your live performance to the next level. You won't need to worry about a complicated setup because everything you need is in a single device. The breakaway mix control puts all the essential features at your fingertips, including levels for mics and instruments, effects, and tone shaping. You can even store snapshots and use a looper, tuner, and more. The controller mounts to your mic stand and slides into the ShowBox for easy storage, giving you a hassle-free experience.
The Mackie ShowBox is equipped with a 400W amp, custom drivers, and a long-lasting battery that delivers up to 12 hours of powerful live sound. Its six input channels cater to mics and instruments, making it the perfect solution for live performances. But that's not all - the ShowBox offers additional features such as "PA" and "amp" voicing modes, an FX loop for pedals, parametric EQ, compressor, and dual internal effects processors. You can connect with your audience effortlessly using the ShowBox. You can record your performances with an SD card, stream music via USB-C, and even play backing tracks through Bluetooth.
- Breakaway Mix control - detachable mixer for free movement
- Inputs for microphones, guitars, keyboards and other instruments
- Two versatile effects engines equipped with user snapshots
- Facilitates streaming and recording via USB-C and MicroSD technologies
- Incorporates voicing modes for amp/PA, indoor/outdoor environments
- Comes with an inbuilt looper and tuner for enhanced functionality
- Supports Bluetooth streaming for wireless connectivity
- Offers passthrough USB charging suitable for mobile devices
- Delivers up to 12 hours of playtime with the provided battery
- Equipped with a Feedback Eliminator to improve sound quality
- USB-C interface enables live streaming and recording
- Allows for recording on Micro SD
- Two XLR microphone inputs and two 1/4" instrument inputs
- Stereo 1/4-inch line input for various audio sources
- External FX loop send and return for enhanced audio control
- 3.5mm auxiliary input for additional audio devices
- Two-button footswitch port for convenient operation
- 1/4-inch headphone output for personal listening
- XLR mix output for professional audio setups
What's Included
- ShowBox Performance System
- Included Battery
- Mic Stand Clip for Breakaway Mix Controller
- 16' Braided CAT6 Cable for Breakaway Mix Controller
- IEC Cable
Acoustic Performance
- Frequency Range (–10 dB): 48 Hz – 20 kHz
- Frequency Range (–3 dB): 55 Hz – 20 kHz
- Horizontal Coverage: 90˚
- Vertical Coverage: 60˚
- Maximum SPL Peak: 122 dB
- Monitor Angle: 45˚
Transducers
- Low Frequency: 8.0" / 203 mm woofer with ferrite
- High Frequency: 1.0" / 25 mm titanium high frequency driver
Power Amplifiers
- System Power Amplification
- Rated Power: 400 watts peak
- Low Frequency Power Amplifier
- Rated Power: 350 watts peak
- Rated THD: <1%
- Cooling: Convection
- Design: Class D
- High Frequency Power Amplifier
- Rated Power: 50 watts peak
- Rated THD: <1%
- Cooling: Convection
- Design: Class D
Input / Output
- Input Type: 2x Female XLR, 4x 1/4" balanced jacks, 1/8" Aux jack, Bluetooth, USB-C
- Mic Impedance [Channels 1 + 3]: 4 kΩ balanced
- Instrument Impedance [Channels 2 + 4]: 1 MΩ unbalanced
- Line Input [Channel 5/6]: 10 kΩ balanced/unbalanced
- Output Type: Male XLR Balanced [Mix Out], 1/4" Stereo Headphones
- Mix Out Impedance: 300 Ω balanced
- FX Send Impedance: 300 Ω pseudo-balanced
Bluetooth and USB Information
- Bluetooth Protocol: 5.1
- Bluetooth Function: Audio Streaming
- USB: 2x2, 3.1 ≥Gen1
Electronic Crossover
- Crossover Type: 4th order Linkwitz-Riley set at 1.8 kHz
- Crossover Frequency: 2.0 kHz
Equalization
- Low: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
- Mid: ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
- High: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
Digital Effects
- Number of Presets (FX1): 12
- Number of Presets (FX2): 16
Line Input Power
- Detachable Line Cord: 100–240V~, 50–60Hz, 75W
Safety Features
- Input Protection: Peak and RMS limiting, power supply and amplifier thermal protection
- Display LEDs: Front LEDs, Feedback Eliminator, Outdoor Mode, PA Mode, Bluetooth Status,
- Battery Level, Breakaway Mixer (Multiple)
Battery Information
- Battery Type: Lithium Ion
- Battery Life: Up to 12 hours
- Charge Time:
- 3 hours (no signal),
- 4 hours (with signal)
- Capacity: 5200 mAh
- Nominal Voltage: 14.8 V
- Operating Temperature Range: 15 – 35 ˚C // 59 – 95 ˚F
- Charging Temperature Range: 0 – 45 ˚C // 32 – 113 ˚F
Construction Features
- Basic Design: Asymmetrical
- Enclosure Material: Polypropylene
- Enclosure Finish: Black, textured finish
- Grille Material: Perforated Metal w/weather-resistant coating
- Grille Finish: Powder-coated black
- Handles: One on top
Physical Properties (product)
- Height: 19.7 in / 500 mm
- Width: 11.8 in / 300 mm
- Depth: 9.8 in / 249 mm
- Weight: 20.9 lb / 9.5 kg
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