The Mackie ShowBox ranks #9 out of 16 total Battery-Powered PA Speakers for sound quality. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Mackie
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#9 Mackie ShowBox: $699.99 Estimated Amazon $699.99 eBay
Pros: Six channel mixer with effects, looper, tuner and snapshots on a breakaway controller that clips to a mic stand. 400W with an 8 inch woofer and compression driver reaches 122dB peak, louder than the Bose S1 Pro+. Up to 12 hours from a removable battery. USB-C audio interface and SD card recording built in. Good feedback resistance for vocals and acoustic guitar.
Cons: Sounds somewhat bass heavy and dull with EQ flat, so it needs treble added for music. Narrower 90 by 60 degree dispersion than the Bose S1 Pro+. Heavier at 9.5 kg. Not stereo and has no water resistance. Effects sound basic to some reviewers.
| Released | 2023 (3 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 400W peak |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Configuration | Battery-powered 2-way active PA with breakaway mixer |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° |
| DSP | 6-channel mixer with effects, looper, tuner, feedback eliminator, snapshots |
| Dimensions | 11.8” x 19.7” x 9.8” (300 x 500 x 249 mm) |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| EQ | Yes (3-band per channel) |
| Frequency Response | 48Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/TRS combo mic, 4x 6.3mm instrument/line, 3.5mm aux, Bluetooth, USB-C audio interface; XLR mix out, FX send/return, headphone out |
| Maximum SPL | 122dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| MicroSD Playback | No |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Party Mode | No |
| Passive | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Rigging | 36mm pole mount |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Scott Uhl: BATTERY-POWERED Speaker w/ BREAKAWAY MIXER - Mackie Showbox
- Aaron Strawn: Have You Seen A Speaker Do This? Mackie ShowBOX Review
- Emily McVicker: My Review of Mackie Showbox Battery Powered PA System
- Kettner Creative: Mackie Showbox is the BEST All-In-One Speaker!
- Landon Bailey: Gig Ready for Every Musician - the Mackie SHOWBOX (it’s Great!)
- Compariffy : ⭐ MACKIE SHOWBOX VS BOSE S1 PRO ⭐ | COMPARISON
- Sound On Sound: Mackie ShowBox
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