Mackie Showbox

The Mackie ShowBox is a battery-powered, all-in-one performance rig that replaces your PA speaker, guitar amp, and mixer for solo artists and small bands. A 400-watt amplifier and custom drivers deliver up to 12 hours of live sound on the included battery, while six input channels, a breakaway mix controller, dual effects engines, a looper, a tuner, and Bluetooth make it easy to perform almost anywhere.

Highlights

• 400W amplifier with custom drivers
• Up to 12 hours of play on the included battery
• 6 input channels: 2 XLR mic, 2 instrument, stereo line, 3.5 mm aux
• Breakaway mix controller mounts on your mic stand
• Dual effects engines, looper, tuner, and user snapshots
• Bluetooth streaming, USB-C streaming, and microSD recording

Mackie ShowBox: Your Whole Rig in One Trip

ShowBox combines everything solo performers need into one system you can carry in a single trip. Plug in vocals, guitar, keys, and backing tracks, and control everything from the breakaway controller on your mic stand, then slide it back into the ShowBox for storage.

Amp and PA Voicing

Switchable Amp and PA voicing modes and Indoor/Outdoor settings let ShowBox replace both your guitar amp and PA. An FX loop connects your favorite pedals, and built-in guitar effects like fuzz, overdrive, tube modeling, acoustic amp, and tremolo join modulation and reverb effects for vocals.

Setting Up the ShowBox

Charge the battery, place the ShowBox, and connect microphones to the XLR inputs, instruments to the 1/4-inch inputs, and keyboards or backing tracks to the line or aux inputs. Mount the breakaway controller on your mic stand, set levels, EQ, and effects, and save snapshots for each set.

What to Pair With the ShowBox

Pair the ShowBox with a vocal microphone, a mic stand, instrument cables, a 2-button footswitch, a microSD card for recording, and a padded cover.

Expressive Sound Shaping

Each channel gets 3-band parametric EQ and single-knob compression, plus a feedback eliminator, so vocals and instruments sit well in the mix in any room.

Performance Tools

A built-in tuner and looper are available from the breakaway controller, and user snapshots recall your favorite settings in seconds. A 2-button footswitch (sold separately) adds hands-free control.

Record and Stream

Record performances to microSD, stream over USB-C, and play backing tracks or break music over Bluetooth. An XLR mix output feeds a larger PA, and a headphone output allows private practice.

Built for Busking and Small Gigs

With battery power, USB charging passthrough for mobile devices, and a complete feature set, ShowBox is ideal for buskers, coffee shops, outdoor events, and small venues.

Mackie ShowBox FAQ

How long does the battery last? Up to 12 hours with the included battery.

Can I plug in my guitar pedals? Yes. Use the external FX loop send and return.

Mackie ShowBox Specifications at a Glance

• Amplifier: 400W
• Inputs: 2 XLR mic, 2 x 1/4-inch instrument, stereo 1/4-inch line, 3.5 mm aux
• Controls: breakaway mix controller
• Effects: 2 engines, looper, tuner, snapshots
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, USB-C, microSD, XLR mix out, headphone out
• Battery: up to 12 hours (included)

Who Buys the Mackie ShowBox

• Solo performers and buskers
• Singer-songwriters and duos
• Worship leaders
• Coffee shops and small venues

Why Buy the Mackie ShowBox From Metro Sound & Lighting

Metro Sound & Lighting isn’t a catalog-only retailer. We design, install, and service sound systems in-house, so our team can help you choose the right portable rig and support it after the sale. We offer B2B and integrator pricing for churches, schools, and venues.

Browse more options in our Battery-Powered Speakers category, or see the full specifications on the official Mackie ShowBox product page.