Mackie ShowBox: The Essential Busking Speaker for Bands!
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The portable PA systems market is highly competitive, and the Mackie ShowBox enters the scene with its distinctive features.
Providing an all-in-one solution with the capability for up to 5 inputs catering to larger groups, the Mackie ShowBox stands out with its innovative breakaway mixer system. This feature enables you to mix audio while positioned among your audience.
Here's a first look at the Mackie ShowBox, and comparing it with the Bose S1 Pro+.
This video is not sponsored, and I will be returning the Mackie ShowBox after completing this review.
00:00 Introduction
01:20 Product Walkthrough
03:40 Breakaway Mixer
04:50 User Experience
07:20 The Competition
09:22 Setting Up
10:37 Mackie ShowBox
11:25 Bose S1 Pro+
12:20 Conclusions
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@im58woody 5 ай бұрын
Excellent demonstration of this Mackie system! I am really impressed by the number of channels and the breakaway control innovation. The competition is heating up. I recently sold my older Bose S1 and I am waiting for the NAAM show to come next week see what other new products may come out. Thank you for your detailed video.
@guitarstreet 5 ай бұрын
Most welcome! Thank you for your kind comment :)
@miamicelebrations 5 ай бұрын
I already pre order it. Cant wait to have fiun with it. I hope its good for vocals too
@JimOutlaw-fl4is 4 ай бұрын
I tried the Showbox alongside the S1 Pro for backing tracks. The S1 Pro had more clarity and oomph (for lack of a better word). I'm still debating whether or not to keep the Showbox. It has some great features but, it is abound the sound. I love the detachable mixer, scene capture, recording feature and onboard compresssion.
@joeharris8633 5 ай бұрын
What about if you want to run 2 out front (mains) 2 for monitors? Most likely a average room with a few different instruments.
@JHGurganus 3 ай бұрын
Great video nice job!
@guitarstreet 3 ай бұрын
Thanks mate!
@Aaron-Qman 5 ай бұрын
Wow that's a ton of great features!! It's crazy because I currently have the Makie Thump Go and what a difference with this new unit😮
@Aaron-Qman 5 ай бұрын
The next step of this unit would definitely make the mixer wireless!! Really huge step up for Makie making a speaker for musicians!!
@guitarstreet 5 ай бұрын
Yes exactly! This is a huge step up from Thump Go!
@TomEllistonMusic 5 ай бұрын
Excellent 1st impression review. By the way, what wireless microphone combination are you using in this video? Thanks!
@guitarstreet 5 ай бұрын
Thank you Tom! I’m using the Xvive U3. Good eye!
@SalAveNU 4 ай бұрын
Could anyone tell me how this stacks up to the Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge ? And would you take a piece of equipment that costs this much on a bus ride into New York to play in the subway ?
@KtraaOfficial 5 ай бұрын
Do more videos like this bro
@guitarstreet 5 ай бұрын
I will! Thank you!
@MrAnthonyRoger 5 ай бұрын
Great comprehensive review. I am looking for a speaker in this category and am taking a look at the HK Audio PR:O Move 8 in a week or two, which I'm told is the loudest in this category and also has three genuine instrument inputs, which is what I need for vocals, guitar and my Roland SPD-One. Have you any knowlede or experience of that unit?
@guitarstreet 5 ай бұрын
Thank you Anthony! Ah that sounds like a cool system too! I haven't had the chance to try that... would love to!
@yising4u2qt Ай бұрын
You must try the AER compact 60-4. More expensive, but well worth it.
@guitarstreet Ай бұрын
I would love to one day!
@pokerface1959 2 ай бұрын
Bought one amazing amp but am only getting 5 hours out of the battery when busking not the 12 as in the spec
@danielputtnam9110 5 ай бұрын
Hi from UK Great video thanks so much for sharing Does the mackie go onto a speaker stand ?
@guitarstreet 5 ай бұрын
Most welcome! Yes it does!
@danielputtnam9110 5 ай бұрын
@@guitarstreet thank you
@Nestico87 5 ай бұрын
This video is SUPER helpful! Quick question -- if I'm using the bluetooth to run music to the speaker, does that mean I would no longer be able to use Channel 5/6 for an instrument? We could get by with two mics, two instruments, and using bluetooth (for backing tracks), but it would be incredible if we could do two mics, THREE instruments, AND bluetooth also. Is that something you could help comment on? Really excited for this to come out in the US.
@guitarstreet 5 ай бұрын
Great question. The answer is YES, you can use Channel 5/6 even with music playing via bluetooth. I tested it with my guitar plugged in to channel 5. Do note that channel 5/6 does not have the option for FX (e.g. reverb) to be applied. You can still EQ it (high / mid / lows), and the bluetooth music will share the same EQ as the instrument that is plugged in to channel 5/6. Hope this helps. Thanks so much for the kind comment and great question Derek!!
@Nestico87 5 ай бұрын
@@guitarstreet -- Awesome, thank you!
@jacobsladderbuskers544 5 ай бұрын
How about the wattage of of this ? I have a Roland Cube Street Ex,whos better among the two? Pls may i have your opinion,if you don't mind.. Thsnks
@guitarstreet 4 ай бұрын
400W based on the website. Roland Cube Street Ex is solid but tends to be quite bright, a bit too jarring for me. Mackie Showbox is a bit muddy. I suggest you check out Bose S1 Pro+ or Everse 8.
@riopratama4272 4 ай бұрын
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@johnny2bad782 4 ай бұрын
Hey, guitarstreet, thanks for the review. It’s clear that the ShowBox has some great features but I’m getting mixed messages about how it sounds. I think you’ve commented that it sounds good/decent/pretty great but also muddy and not good at low volumes. You also said to check it out in person, which is the best way to decide about sound of course, though there’s none nearby at the moment. In the meantime, can you offer any new impressions about its overall sound quality? Have you been liking and using it? Thanks!
@guitarstreet 4 ай бұрын
Hey Johnny, thanks for the question. I only had it for 2 weeks so take my impressions at that. I've used some really good speakers so the bar is set high. In my opinion, the Bose S1 Pro+ is my favorite for clarity and musical sound signature (which is what I need as a solo acoustic guitarist + singer setup). The Everse 8 is also good, more bass response and a flatter sound. For this Mackie Showbox, it is probably suited for 2-4 pc bands that like to play loud. It is quite muddy at lower volumes, and when it gets loud, it actually sounds quite decent. Hope this helps!
@JayaLove 3 ай бұрын
@@guitarstreetok thanks so much for this. I would be using it at low volumes so that’s a no go!
@guitarstreet 3 ай бұрын
@@JayaLove most welcome!
@rockon856 5 ай бұрын
I wonder if there is a carry bag for it ? Cheers
@guitarstreet 5 ай бұрын
Yes there is. It’s sold separately, S$140 in Singapore
@johnhurley2395 5 ай бұрын
So an electric guitar into it straight how ac dc loud rocky can it get just tweak gain and what like built in tube screamer can it scream and maybe chug just guitar straight in?
@guitarstreet 5 ай бұрын
Hey, I checked out the onboard effects, but I'm not a savvy electric player. Onboard guitar-centric effects (FX1) are overdrive, fuzz, crunch, flanger, phaser, tube model, acoustic guitar simulator, tremolo. I would say the overdrive, fuzz and crunch are the heaviest effects. You can stack reverb on top of it on FX2 (e.g. hall reverb). Pretty cool! I don't think it can scream though.
@johnhurley2395 5 ай бұрын
@@guitarstreet hey thanks so much man I think I will probably buy one of these eventually I have an everse 8 its not going away ... what I really want is like the guitar amp parts of a yamaha thr30ii into a unit like the mackie or everse but this may be close enough ( until yamaha drops a unit like this )
@AvishayHaviv Ай бұрын
Is it good for keyboards?...
@wolfunplugged 5 ай бұрын
hey - thanks for this good testing and comparing! I think the new Mackie device is great but for a one man busker overdimensioned. also the weight. no no no. I wish they would release a lighter smaller version with the same luxury...
@guitarstreet 4 ай бұрын
Agreed
@rockon856 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! Regarding Bluetooth audio … do you think the Mackie pushes more than the Bose S1?
@guitarstreet 5 ай бұрын
I’ll report back!
@guitarstreet 5 ай бұрын
I've tested it. My observations are that they have very different sound signatures. Volume wise, the Bose feels more powerful, but the Mackie might sound fuller due to the larger woofer. The soundstage on the Bose also sounds wider, with more crisper highs and therefore better clarity. However it can get fatiguing with longer listening. The Mackie is less clear vs the Bose, and has a more mid-range focused tone.
@rockon856 5 ай бұрын
@@guitarstreet thanks ! Interesting isn’t it regarding wattage … the S1 is rated at 150w, whereas the Mackie is 400w
@guitarstreet 5 ай бұрын
@@rockon856Yes exactly. Power / wattage is only one factor in the equation!
@georgchekinoff239 5 ай бұрын
@@guitarstreetHello. I think the second factor is the sound pressure SPL. Do you know how much? I did not find such a parameter in the specifications on the manufacturer's website.
@allanmorrissey2250 3 ай бұрын
Can you tell me how it compares to the Ev everse 8 in your thoughts regarding the EV compared to the Bose? Thanks.
@guitarstreet 3 ай бұрын
Mackie is LOUD. But if you are looking for more clarity, you might be disappointed. Everse 8 is a more flat sound, whereas the Bose is enhanced more in the highs.
@georgchekinoff239 Ай бұрын
@@guitarstreetIs Mackie really louder than Everse 8? The sound pressure level in Mackie is 122 dB versus 121 dB in Everse 8, is there a noticeable difference? What sounds better at maximum volume?
@MrTupeloFlash 3 ай бұрын
Nice review, will an electric guitar sound ok too ?
@guitarstreet 3 ай бұрын
Yes it will!
@aphato 5 ай бұрын
In singapore out already?
@guitarstreet 5 ай бұрын
Yes it is! Check this out at City Music www.citymusic.com.sg/product/mackie-showbox-all-in-one-performance-rig/
@murphtv. 5 ай бұрын
I'm impressed the Mackie sounds better
@guitarstreet 4 ай бұрын
It does sound quite good!
@jimarockin 4 ай бұрын
I returned mine today unfortunately, great idea and design but was disappointed with the sound, getting distortion on vocals even on low volume.
@guitarstreet 4 ай бұрын
It does feel a little muddy, especially on lower volume. However it also seems to have another gear, once you increase the volume, the headroom of the speaker suddenly opens up. I'm thinking this speaker is meant to be used LOUD.
@jimarockin 4 ай бұрын
Yeah I just couldn’t find a sound I was happy with, it’s a shame because when it was announced I was like yes this could be the speaker I’ve always waited for. Oh well the wait continues 😂
@alexmusic2387 4 ай бұрын
No phantom power, right?
@guitarstreet 4 ай бұрын
Correct. There’s no phantom power.
@m32AC Ай бұрын
Phantom power?
@guitarstreet Ай бұрын
This doesn't have phantom power.
@DrewHughesMusic 3 ай бұрын
Is it me or is the clarity of the Bose better. A more pure sound.
@guitarstreet 3 ай бұрын
Yeah, I did find the Mackie to be a little muddy. Though, the Bose can be rather enhanced in the highs too. Thanks for watching!
@Robe_Hernandez 3 ай бұрын
Which one is the winner for you??
@guitarstreet 3 ай бұрын
Hard to compare. But my take is the Bose has better clarity.
@alwatson2851 5 ай бұрын
Everse 8 still beats it in terms of loudness, dispersion, frequency response, but the removable mixer is a great feature.
@guitarstreet 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@subbbass 4 ай бұрын
it has 6 channels, not 5.
@guitarstreet 4 ай бұрын
True, if you count bluetooth as one more input. Otherwise channels 5 and 6 are either a mono input (5 only) or stereo input (5+6).
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@user-hj9sk3xg8j 2 ай бұрын
Mono is bory😂😂😂
@trafyknits9222 11 күн бұрын
Why is it that these "reviews" so often fail to discuss the price of the gear? The ShowBox costs about $800. People need to know that. It's probably a bit to much for a lot of "buskers". It takes an awful lot of busking to earn $800.
@guitarstreet 11 күн бұрын
I’ll try to incorporate more discussions around price next time. Thanks for the feedback, and for tuning in!
@jacobsmithjr 7 күн бұрын
It depends on your location. If street performing is a hobby then maybe it's not for you. If you're a full time musician I'd say it may be worth it. When I was performing full-time I could stack up $800 in 2 or 3 weeks.
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