Best busking amp? Unboxing and testing Mackie ShowBox all-in-one performance rig (live at Mackie HQ)
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- Опубліковано 26 чер 2024
- Sometimes you need to take the show on the road-and that's the spirit of Mackie ShowBox. When I heard that Mackie made a 400 watt battery-powered PA with a breakaway mixer, I knew I wanted to bring my band up to their HQ to put it through its paces.
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Not only does the Mackie ShowBox boast two instrument (2, 4) and two vocal inputs (1, 3), but it also has a special 5/6 input that can be a Bluetooth source, a USB source, or another instrument like a keyboard-all at once. You can even use the USB connection to record to a computer or stream to a phone, or can record directly to a micro SD card.
Oh, and there's an FX loop and an actual looper, because of course there is.
But the beauty in the ShowBox is the breakaway, mic-stand-mountable mixer. You can set gain manually or use their auto-gain feature. You can also add and mix two effects PER CHANNEL. You can also tune and mute everything from the breakaway mixer, which is powered by the ShowBox itself.
In all seriousness, the Mackie team thought of everything with the ShowBox. I'm beyond impressed with this little guy and was delighted when Mackie let us take one home!
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Man that demo caught me off guard. 11/10
Was gigging in South Sound between 90-93. Mackie already had a reputation. Remember reading about them and talking to our sound dude about them and he wanted one because of their price and reviews. Very glad that Mackie has survived as a business and still has their old DNA going strong. Congratulations Mackie! Best Regards and Best Wishes!
I think I've found my next PA! I've been super-stoked for this since NAMM, thank you for the thorough demo and Sundae Crush teaser, as well as the walkthrough of Mackie HQ.
Very cool, it’s on my list of busking gear.
That Starcaster is gorgeous
My jaw dropped when I saw the breakaway mixer could charge an iPad. They really thought of everything, didn’t they?
I know!!!!!
Wow, this thing has everything.
It really does.
Great sound/video editing and loved your playing! Definitely one to consider for busking, especially for the breakaway mixer/charger and the swappable battery.
Used to live super close to Bothell, had no idea Mackie was *right there*!
This is an awesome speaker system. Love that breakout box. They really thought of everything.
Fun to watch, also thanks to cool vibe of your duo tunes. What most interests me about the ShowBox, though, is how it sounds in real life, i.e. not just with SD card recordings (which are a brilliant feature, to be sure!). As a solo performer that sings and plays mostly acoustic and now some electric (Jazzmaster), too, I‘m using (and loving) an Everse 8 with an acoustic/electric pedalboard, but could well imagine using the ShowBox, instead, for greater simplicity. But it all comes down to the sound, so will no doubt order one at some point and hear for myself. Oh, and about a great amp/cab sim to use for busking and quick-and-dirty performances of any kind, I‘ve settled on the brilliant-sounding and highly flexible Boss Katana Go, plus the compatible Boss wireless footswitch. For all practical purposes, I don‘t miss my ToneX or any of the other gadgets I could be using instead of the Katana Go. And if you don‘t feel like having it dangling from your guitar with a flimsy cable, just plug your guitar into another pedal (tuner?) and stick the Go into that, running an adapter to your mixer/speaker. P.S. I also tried the Line 6 Express and the Boss IR-2, but the Katana kicks them big time in terms of both sound and versatility.
Cool demo and performance. Nice. 🤘 ❤
Thanks a lot!
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That is really neat, if I were busking I'd definitely buy one! 😺👍
It's probably the single best option for busking and it's not even close. Especially for those who live stream their busking (which is a lot of people)
Very cool piece of gear. The first thing I thought of was the use for practicing and small rehearsals, which is what you ultimately mentioned at the end. My only concern would be battery life (which I don't think was mentioned), but of course you could just plug it in. honestly really sounded good Emily! I know you said you didn't like your guitar sound, but honestly I think it sounded great! we are always our own worst critics!
Battery life apparently depends on how hard you're running it, but it's up to 12 hours (and should be close to that with just microphones) from my understanding.
@@GetOffset very cool! Thank you for letting me know.
They make lots of nice stuff. The Studio monitors kick ass for a good price
this and the new line 6 pod are meant to be!!
Oh man, I can't believe I didn't use the POD Express!!!!
Happy Birthday from Wenatchee!
wow, there's so much going on in this thing. if i did the busking kinda thing, i'd totally be interested in something like this. or like, places like coffee shops or restaurants that do some live music but dont want or are unable to install a fancy shmancy sound system., having this on hand might be a good option. cool.
First of all, Emily do you just have an EDC box opener in your pocket?? 😂 Second of all, I do think this is cool, its a good offering, but I think I'd still go for Spark's product. I think the daisy chaining is the big highlight of the showbox
I meant Positive Grid, but I'm sure you get it
I didn’t know that a battery powered option like this was available. I guess i don’t pay attention to gear properly. Mind blown. 🤯
There really hasn't been anything quite like this! I've seen (and demoed) a few battery-powered PAs, but most of them just have a few inputs, might have Bluetooth/USB, and if there are effects, I think you can only use one at a time (and they're all reverb or simple modulation).
Those features are plenty to get by, sure, but this is the same price as some of them with WAY more features and handier control.
What a fantastic video have a wonderful day Emily also i have a stomach ache also a stomach flu ❤❤❤❤❤❤🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢
Sorry to hear it!