Entertain a crowd anywhere with the Mackie ShowBox, a battery-powered, all-in-one performance rig that combines an amplifier, portable 2-way PA speaker, FX processor, and audio interface with a breakaway controller that mounts to your mic stand. The ShowBox was made for solo performers or small bands, replacing instrument amps and PA speakers and adding effects you can tweak from your mic stand with the breakaway controller. It includes inputs for mics, guitars, keyboards, and more. The 400W amplifier drives the 8" woofer and 1" high-frequency driver which combine for a 48 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response and a 122 dB SPL.

The ShowBox breakaway mix controller gives you real-time control of your sound, including levels, effects and tone shaping, snapshots, built-in looper, tuner, and SD recording. The controller mounts to your stand with included hardware, and slides into the speaker for storage. Take your performance online with a USB-C interface for streaming and recording, while playing over backing tracks via Bluetooth. The internal battery provides up to 12 hours of use. The ShowBox includes a mix controller mic clip, a 16' CAT6 cable for connecting the mix controller, and a standard IEC power cord.

At a Glance

Breakaway mix control
Inputs for mics, guitars, keys and more
- 2× XLR mic inputs
- 2× 1/4" instrument inputs
- Stereo 1/4" line inputs
- 3.5 mm aux input
2 effects engines with user snapshots
Built-in compression
Stream/record via USB-C and microSD
Voicing modes: Amp/PA, Indoor/Outdoor
Built-in looper and tuner
Bluetooth streaming
Passthrough USB charging (for mobile devices)
Up to 12 hours of playtime with included battery
Feedback eliminator
External FX loop send & return
2-button footswitch port (Footswitch sold separately)
1/4" headphone output
XLR mix output

Show Them What You've Got

Set up in seconds with Mackie ShowBox, the battery-powered all-in-one performance rig that makes it easy to get great live sound anywhere. ShowBox offers all the audio inputs for solo gigs and small bands, replacing instrument amps and PA speakers and adding effects you can tweak from your mic stand with the breakaway controller.

Breakaway Mix Control

Keep everything at your fingertips with the breakaway mix control, including levels for mics and instruments, effects, tone shaping, snapshots, looper, tuner and more. The controller mounts to your mic stand and slides into the ShowBox for storage.

Up to 12 Hours of Powerful Live Sound

Mackie ShowBox delivers up to 12 hours of powerful live sound thanks to a 400W amp, custom drivers and the included battery. With 6 input channels for mics and instruments, ShowBox is the complete solution to portable live sound for singers, guitarists, keyboardists and more.

Total Connectivity

Mackie ShowBox connects you with your audience, wherever they are. Simplify your live setup while adding the ability to record with an SD card, stream with USB-C, and use Bluetooth to play backing tracks (or music while on a much-needed break).

Amp and PA Voicing Mode

No amp? No problem. With switchable PA and Amp voicing modes, internal effects for guitar and vocals, an FX loop for your pedals, and settings for indoor and outdoor performance, ShowBox can replace your amp and your PA system while opening up new creative possibilities for solo artists and small bands.

Dual Effects Engines

Add two layers of dynamic effects to vocals and instruments, including essential guitar effects like fuzz, overdrive, tube model, acoustic amp and tremolo, plus a variety of modulation and reverb effects.

Expressive Sound Shaping

ShowBox goes beyond the typical portable PA speaker with precise tools for shaping your tone, including separate 3-band parametric EQ and single-knob compression on each channel.

Interactive Performance Tools

ShowBox streamlines your guitar setup with a built-in tuner and looper you can access from the breakaway controller, plus user snapshots that let you recall your favorite settings in seconds.

Carry Everything You Need in One Trip

Fast setups and teardowns are now a reality. ShowBox combines all the tools for great performances and streams into one system that's easy to manage so you can focus on your music. It's gigging, solved.

Features

Portable PA for Live Sound Applications
Mix Controller with Mic Stand Clip
Bluetooth and USB-C Streaming
6-Input Mixer w/ EQ, Comp, Looper, Tuner
400W Class-D Amplifier
Height Adjustable: 36.2 to 63"
Fixed Boom: 31.5"
Supports PA Speakers up to 120 lb
Cardioid Polar Pattern
Custom Designed to Protect the ShowBox

Includes

Power Cord
Battery
Mic Stand Clip for Breakaway Mix Controller
Braided CAT6 Cable for Breakaway Mix Controller (16')
Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

2 x Cable-Guide Clip
Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

1.5" Mounting Adapter
Limited 1-Year Warranty

XLR to 1/4" Cable
Microphone Clip
Limited 1-Year Warranty

Limited 90-Day Manufacturer Warranty

Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

Specifications

Portable PA System

Speaker Configuration	1x 2-Way Loudspeaker
Number of Input Channels	6 (4 x Mono, 1 x Stereo)
Amplifier Power Rating	Total: 400 W Peak
Amplifier Class	Class-D

Speakers

Enclosure Type	Bass-Reflex
HF Driver	1x 1" / 25.4 mm Tweeter
LF Driver	1x 8" / 203.2 mm Woofer

Signal Processing

Input Pad	No
EQ	1x HF Shelf 1x MF Peak 1x LF Shelf
Semi-Parametric EQ	No
Effects	Delay Reverb
Filters	No
Dynamic Processing	Peak Limiter

Performance

Frequency Response	48 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL	122 dB
Coverage Angle	90° H x 60° V
THD	<1%
Protections	Output Limiter, Power Supply, RMS, Thermal

Connectivity

Audio I/O	2x XLR 3-Pin Female Balanced Mic Input 2x 1/4" TS Female Unbalanced Hi-Z Input 2x 1/4" TRS Female Balanced/Unbalanced Line Input (1 Stereo Pair) 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Line Input 1x 1/4" TRS Footswitch Input 1x XLR 3-Pin Male Balanced Line Output 1x 1/4" 3-Pin Female Unbalanced Headphone Output
USB I/O	1x USB-C (Audio Recording)
Media Playback	1x microSD
Mobile App Compatible	No
Network I/O	No
Wireless Connectivity	Bluetooth

Power

Battery Type	1x Built-In Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Approximate Battery Life	12 Hours
AC Input Power	100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption	75 W
AC Power I/O	1x IEC Input

Physical

Transport Options	1x Handle (Top)
Mounting	1 x Pole Socket (Bottom)
Dimensions	19.7 x 11.8 x 9.8" / 50 x 30 x 24.9 cm
Weight	21 lb / 9.5 kg

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