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- Page 1 BATTE Y POWE ED ALL-IN-ONE PE FO MANCE IG WITH B EAKAWAY MIX CONT OL OWNE ’S MANUAL www.mackie.com...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference Keep these instructions. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ................................2 Table of Contents ......................................3 Chapter 1 : Welcome ....................................6 Introduction ........................................6 Features .........................................6 Things to Remember ....................................6 About This Guide .......................................7 Getting Started ......................................7 Chapter 2 : ShowBox Rear Panel Features ............................8 Introduction ........................................8 Power Connector .......................................8... - Page 4 SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Chapter 3 : ShowBox Breakaway Mixer ..............................18 Introduction ......................................18 Breakaway Mixer Data Port ..................................18 USB-C Charging Thru Port..................................19 CHANNEL select ......................................19 Channel Select Buttons ..............................19 CHANNEL control ....................................19 Channel Volume and Gain Knob............................19 Setting Auto-Gain on ShowBox ..........................
- Page 5 SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Hookup Diagrams ....................................36 Hookup Diagrams > Singer-Songwriter / Busker ..........................36 Hookup Diagrams > Karaoke Enthusiasts ............................37 Hookup Diagrams > Bands ................................... 38 Hookup Diagrams > Daisy-Chaining ..............................39 Appendix A : Service Information ................................
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Page 6: Chapter 1 : Welcome
Hello everyone! This is the ShowBox Owner’s Manual. This document contains detailed information about the ShowBox... we hope you like it! 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. -
Page 7: About This Guide
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL About This Guide This guide is designed to be accessible, with subsections as complete as practical to minimize having to electronically leaf back and forth looking for the whole story. The entire manual does not need to be read to figure out how to use ShowBox. As the saying goes, “a picture tells a 1000 words”. -
Page 8: Chapter 2 : Showbox Rear Panel Features
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Chapter 2 : ShowBox Rear Panel Features Introduction The breakaway mix control of ShowBox may be where all the magic happens, but nothing will happen if it can’t be powered up and instruments, phones, and other things aren’t connected to it, so let’s start there! The rear panel of each ShowBox is outfitted with a power connector, a power switch, a wide variety of input and output... -
Page 9: Xlr Mic Input Jacks [Channels 1 And 3]
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL XLR Mic Input Jacks [Channels 1 and 3] These mono female XLR connectors accept a balanced mic or line level input from almost any type of source. These mic preamps feature higher fidelity and headroom rivaling any standalone mic preamp on the market today. These circuits are excellent at rejecting hum and noise. -
Page 10: 1/4" Stereo Line Input Jacks [Channel 5/6]
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL 1/4" Stereo Line Input Jacks [Channel 5-6] This dual stereo line input is designed for 1/4" TRS balanced cables. While these inputs were designed as an additional line-level instrument – synthesizer, drum machine, etc. – it may accept a CD/media player, effects device, or any other line-level instrument, as well. -
Page 11: 1/8" Stereo Line Input (Aux) Jack
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL 1/8" Stereo Line Input (Aux) Jack This stereo line input is designed for 1/8" TRS balanced connections, such as a phone or tablet. The volume of the 1/8" signal may be raised/lowered via the Channel 5-6 volume knob. While it may look like Channels 5-6 includes the stereo 1/4"... -
Page 12: 1/4" Footswitch Jack And (Optional) Footswitch
Additionally, it controls the built-in looper. Almost any two-button footswitch will work... including Mackie’s own ShowBox-branded footswitch (PN 2056472). The footswitch is connected to the footswitch jack using a 1/4" TRS cable. The button on the left controls the looper and works exactly the same as if pushing the looper button on the breakaway mixer. -
Page 13: Mix Out Jack
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Mix Out Jack This is a male XLR-type connector that produces a line-level summed-mono mix of all inputs (including Bluetooth). Use it to daisy-chain several ShowBoxes together off the same signal source(s) or add a subwoofer. -
Page 14: Micro Sd Port
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Micro SD Port Not only is the ShowBox a great amp/loudspeaker with some pretty amazing features, but here you can also record performances directly to a micro SD card! The micro SD slot is located to the right of the USB-C and remote jacks, below the PA mode button, and above the channel 3 XLR input. -
Page 15: Outdoor Mode Button And Led
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Outdoor Mode Button and LED Regarding outdoor mode... in a sentence, choose whether you are using ShowBox inside or outside. The speaker’s voicing is altered to the environment. That’s all you need to know, but we’re going to give you more! When speakers are outside, a combination of low and high frequencies don’t build up the way they do inside. -
Page 16: Breakaway Mixer Data Port
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Breakaway Mixer Data Port This port sends and receives data to/from the breakaway mixer via the included CAT5 cable. This port is on the ShowBox. It will connect to the same data port on the breakaway mixer. Additionally, the data port provides power to the USB-C connector on the rear panel of the breakaway mixer. - Page 17 SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL As seen below, the removable battery is surrounded by the dotted line. BATTERY There are finger grips on each side of the battery, close to where the “battery” text is located. Remove the battery from captivity by lifting it straight out (towards you) to freedom.
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Page 18: Chapter 3 : Showbox Breakaway Mixer
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Chapter 3 : ShowBox Breakaway Mixer Introduction From top to bottom and left to right, each ShowBox Breakaway Mixer is outfitted with a bunch of knobs, buttons, jacks, LEDs, and more. So much more, in fact, that we will call out and describe each one... after a quick look at the top panel, we’ll go to the rear panel features, then back to the top. -
Page 19: Usb-C Charging Thru Port
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL USB-C Charging Thru Port This handy hidden USB-C port simply has one purpose in life: to charge a smartphone or tablet. The plugged-in device can simply remain connected for a charge or use the device as the Bluetooth connection, or to scroll through sheet music and/or lyrics. -
Page 20: Setting Auto-Gain On Showbox
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL SETTING AUTO-GAIN ON SHOWBOX: Here is how to set up auto-gain in seven easy steps: 1. Select the channel. 2. Press-and-hold the volume/gain knob down for two seconds in order to enter “auto-gain listening mode”. Note: this works whether the channel is in ‘volume’... -
Page 21: Channel Equalization (Eq) Knobs
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Channel Equalization (EQ) Knobs ShowBox has 3-band parametric EQ with shelving hi, peaking mid, and shelving low knobs. The 3-band equalization has low shelving at 80 Hz, mid peaking at 2.5 kHz, and high shelving at 12 kHz. Shelving means that the circuitry boosts or cuts all frequencies past the specified frequency. -
Page 22: Compressor Knob
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Quickly double-tapping any of the EQ knobs allows for true bypass of the EQ circuitry to ensure that there is no coloration of the signal if the EQ is not needed. The LEDs surrounding the EQ knobs will flash when off. When the EQ is disengaged, the EQ controls have no effect on the signal. -
Page 23: Presence Knob
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Quickly double-tapping the compressor knob allows for true bypass of the compressor circuitry to ensure that there is no coloration of the signal if the compressor is not needed. The LEDs surrounding the compressor knob will flash when off. When the compressor is disengaged, the compressor control has no effect on the signal. -
Page 24: Fx Knobs
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL FX Knobs These two push-button, rotatable knobs have a massive amount of responsibilities, but lucky for us, they’re up to the task! As you can see to the left, the knob on the left is where to select FX1 and access the tuner, and the knob on the right is where to select FX2 and access snapshots. -
Page 25: Tuner
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Tuner – When the FX1/Tuner knob is pressed (and held) for two seconds, the channel is muted and the tuner is activated. The majority of the time, the LED to the left of the FX1 silkscreen will illuminate solid yellow, but when the tuner is accessed, it will illuminate and the FX1 LED will go dark. -
Page 26: Snapshots
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Snapshots – The snapshots section allows you to save up to five settings to memory that may be recalled at a later time. This is a great option for a rotating cast of musicians, different venues, or a guitarist that HAS to have several settings. We’ve got your back! We think going through steps may be easier here, rather than trying to find where it exists among all of these other words. -
Page 27: Loop Control
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL LOOP control Looper Button Oh, loopers are glorious, aren’t they?! If you happen to be unfamiliar with what loopers are and what they do, they record and playback music (in real-time). Sometimes they’re external pedals, sometimes they’re built into amps, and sometimes they’re in rackmount effects. -
Page 28: Loop Level Knob
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Now let’s play a game of 10 questions! Q1: Can I change the FX? A1: Starting off with a trick question, I like it! The answer is both “yes” and “no”. Yes, you can change the FX and make another loop with the newly selected FX. -
Page 29: Main Control
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL MAIN control Main Volume Knob and Mute Button The main volume knob adjusts the overall signal level at the input to the built-in power amplifiers. The main mix signals ranges from off (– ) with the knob fully down, unity gain is at 12 o’clock (noon, top-centered LED illuminated), and fully up (max) provides +6 dB of additional gain. -
Page 30: Micro Sd Button And Led
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Micro SD Button and LED ShowBox allows your masterpieces to be recorded live to micro SD card! When the micro SD port is empty – no card inserted – the SD record button LED remains off. But when a (formatted) micro SD card is inserted into the port, the SD record button LED will illuminate solid green. -
Page 31: Battery Level Indicator Led
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Battery Level Indicator LED The battery indicator LED on the breakaway mixer reflects the status of the battery located inside of the ShowBox. The battery level information is sent from the ShowBox to the LED located in the upper-right corner of the breakaway mixer. -
Page 32: Chapter 4 : Protection Circuitry
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Chapter 4 : Protection Circuitry Introduction ShowBox employs a built-in limiter for less distortion at peak levels. A dynamic bass response circuit provides optimal low frequency response regardless of overall output level. Additional protection includes automatic thermal shutdown should the amp overheat. -
Page 33: Ac Power
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL AC Power Be sure the ShowBox is plugged into an outlet that is able to supply the correct voltage. It will continue to operate at lower voltages, but will not reach full power. Be sure the electrical service can supply enough amperage for all the components connected to it. -
Page 34: Chapter 5 : Placement
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Chapter 5 : Placement Introduction WARNING: Installation should only be done by an experienced technician. Improper installation may result in damage to the equipment, injury or – while highly unlikely – death. Make sure that the ShowBox is installed in a stable and secure way in order to avoid any conditions that may be dangerous for persons or structures. -
Page 35: Connecting The Breakaway Mixer To A Mic Stand
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Connecting the Breakaway Mixer to a Mic Stand Connecting the Breakaway Mixer to a mic stand is an easy two-step process. 1. Attach the included mount (for the breakaway mixer) to the mic stand. It only fits one way. Once positioned, tighten the mount to the mic stand by rotating the adjustment knob clockwise;... -
Page 36: Hookup Diagrams
EQ settings, compressor level, FX (1 and 2), and more! If you have a 2-button footswitch, connect it to the footswitch jack in order to turn FX on and off, as well as add loops. If you don’t have a footswitch, order the Mackie one (PN 2056472)! As seen in the previous pages, there are a multitude of other features that may be utilized in all three of these hookup diagrams. -
Page 37: Hookup Diagrams > Karaoke Enthusiasts
ShowBox is a great tool for singer-songwriters, buskers, full bands, karaoke enthusiasts, and much more! In this example, our karaoke enthusiasts connect their trusty Mackie EM-89D dynamic microphones into the channel 1 and channel 3 XLR inputs. From here, set up the channel 1 and 3 inputs as you see fit. This includes the gain/volume levels, EQ settings, compressor level, FX (1 and 2), and more! Additionally, a phone is connected via Bluetooth for the heated karaoke matches! An XLR cable connects the primary ShowBox to an additional one... -
Page 38: Hookup Diagrams > Bands
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Hookup Diagrams > Bands ShowBox is a great tool for singer-songwriters, buskers, full bands, karaoke enthusiasts, and much more! In this example, we’ve got a funk band that wants to lay the stank! Two mics are connected to the channel 1 and 3 XLR inputs for the horn section. -
Page 39: Hookup Diagrams > Daisy-Chaining
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Hookup Diagrams > Daisy-Chaining To next ShowBox input ShowBox may be daisy-chained via the male XLR connector labeled “MIX OUT”. Simply plug the signal source(s) (e.g. microphone above) into the input jack(s), and patch that ShowBox’s mix out jack to the next ShowBox’s input jack, and so on, daisy-chaining multiple ShowBoxes together. -
Page 40: Appendix A : Service Information
Troubleshooting If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support section of our website (www.mackie.com) to get some ideas or contact our technical support heroes. -
Page 41: Repair
For warranty service, refer to the warranty information on page 50. Non-warranty service for Mackie products is available at a factory-authorized service center. To locate the nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click “Support” and select “Service Center Locater”. Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. -
Page 42: Appendix B : Technical Information
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Appendix B : Technical Information Specifications Acoustic Performance Frequency Response (–10 dB): ............................... 48 Hz – 20 kHz Frequency Response (–3 dB): ................................. 55 Hz – 20 kHz Horizontal Coverage: ......................................90˚ Vertical Coverage: ....................................... - Page 43 SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Input / Output Input Type: .............................2x Female XLR jacks, 4x 1/4" balanced jacks, 1/8" Aux jack, Bluetooth, USB-C Mic Impedance [Channels 1 + 3]: ..............................4 kΩ balanced Instrument Impedance [Channels 2 + 4]: ............................ 1 MΩ unbalanced Line Input [Channel 5/6]: ............................
- Page 44 All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged. Please check our website for any updates to this Owner's Manual: www.mackie.com. ©2023 LOUD Audio, LLC. All right All right All rights reserved.
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Page 45: Showbox Dimensions
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL ShowBox Dimensions 11.8 in 9.8 in 300 mm 249 mm 19.7 in 500 mm WEIGHT 20.9 lb / 9.5 kg... -
Page 46: Showbox Block Diagram
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL ShowBox Block Diagram... -
Page 47: Appendix C : Table Of Effects Presets
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Page 48: Fx1 Fx2
SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Appendix C : Table of Effects Presets Effects that are available in both FX1 + FX2 – small/large chorus, fast/slow delay, delay + chorus, reverse delay, flanger, phaser, and tremolo – may be “stacked”, if so inclined. In other words, one of the instrument channels could essentially “stack”... - Page 49 SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL Effect Description Example of its use SMALL CHORUS (FX1 + FX2) These effects provide a soft, ethereal sweeping effect Perfect for enhancement of electric and acoustic guitar LARGE CHORUS (FX1 + FX2) that is useful for thickening and for making a particular and bass, or to add a dramatic effect to vocals, particu- sound pop out of the mix.
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Page 50: Warranty Statement
You will need it to obtain any warranty service. For full terms and conditions, as well as the specific duration of the Warranty for this product, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty. The Product Warranty, together with your invoice or receipt, and the terms and conditions located at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any and all prior agreements between LOUD and Customer related to the subject matter hereof. - Page 51 SHOWBOX BATTERY POWERED ALL-IN-ONE PERFORMANCE RIG WITH BREAKAWAY MIX CONTROL • USA Phone: 425.487.4333 • Toll-free: 800.898.32 Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com...