Fishman Loudbox Mini Battery model

[jricc]

here's the latest from Fishman on the new battery powered Mini
https://www.fishman.com/charge/

[rokdog49]

It's priced out at $499 at Sweetwater for those interested.

[Mr Blues]

Great looks exciting.
Acus amps have gone the same route. I met a busker who has the Acus with the battery inside. Sounds really nice. Looking forward to feeling the weight of the Loudbox mini. The Fishman mini sounds great with electro acoustic guitars plenty of bottom end for the size of the amp.

[NotValid]

The EAE A4-8 is about the same price but with more features. The fishman should be louder but can you run keys or e-drums or a fancy ETL Myrtle mic?
I know the Fishman loud box is well received here but I just don't like how it colors the tone a bit. I prefer something more transparent.

[Cuki79]

Originally Posted by NotValid

The EAE A4-8 is about the same price but with more features. The fishman should be louder but can you run keys or e-drums or a fancy ETL Myrtle mic?
I know the Fishman loud box is well received here but I just don't like how it colors the tone a bit. I prefer something more transparent.

I believe EAE A4-8 uses lead acid batteries right? Must be heavier and must be kept in charge while not used...

From the rather lightweight specs of Fishman mini I would say they use Li-ion batteries.

I agree with you about Fishman coloring the sound. The feature I like most is having a gain pot. So many products have fixed gain and volume nowadays...

Cuki

[NotValid]

Originally Posted by Cuki79

I believe EAE A4-8 uses lead acid batteries right? Must be heavier and must be kept in charge while not used...

From the rather lightweight specs of Fishman mini I would say they use Li-ion batteries.

I agree with you about Fishman coloring the sound. The feature I like most is having a gain pot. So many products have fixed gain and volume nowadays...

Cuki

Not sure what kind of battery EAE uses but the A4-8 weighs 28lbs. That is a bit more than other portable systems but it's not back breaking weight, plus they have that metal handle for easy carrying. Most of that weight probably comes from the fact that they use MDF as the cabinet material instead of plastic. Anyone who knows anything about speakers (not me) will prefer MDF construction over plastic 11 times out of 10 for sound quality alone. You get a much more natural bass response because they don't need to artificially boost the bass which to me sounds horrible. But others like it, mostly for booty bouncing bass. The A4-8 also has gain pots, 48v phantom, para mid, notch filter, compression, effects, etc, etc, etc.
I do think the Fishman will sell well, but it's not for me. I want something that makes my J45 sound as natural as possible without any coloring of the tone.

[RP]

Thought I'd revitalize this two-year old thread and get some feedback from those who have used the Fishman battery-powered amp....

[Big Band Guitar]

I have them both.

I detect no difference.

Way better covering.

[lkingston]

Originally Posted by Cuki79

I believe EAE A4-8 uses lead acid batteries right? Must be heavier and must be kept in charge while not used...



From the rather lightweight specs of Fishman mini I would say they use Li-ion batteries.



I agree with you about Fishman coloring the sound. The feature I like most is having a gain pot. So many products have fixed gain and volume nowadays...



Cuki

Actually, the Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge uses a sealed lead acid battery as well.

ftp://ftp.fishman.com/New%20Products...og%20text.docx

Which says (look under “specs”):

Loudbox Mini Charge[emoji769]
Battery-Powered Acoustic Instrument Amplifier

The Loudbox Mini Charge is a portable, battery-powered amplifier designed to faithfully reproduce the sound of acoustic instruments and a diverse assortment of vocal or recorded accompaniments. A powerful, rechargeable battery, combined with unique power management circuitry, is specifically designed to maximize output levels and playing time.

With the addition of Bluetooth[emoji2400] wireless connectivity, you can now easily and neatly add backing tracks or other accompaniment to your performances, jams, or wherever your Loudbox Mini Charge takes you and your music.

Loudbox Mini Charge Features:

• Rechargeable battery power
• Bluetooth Connectivity
• Dedicated Instrument and Mic Channels with Input Gain Controls
• Digital Reverb & Chorus
• 1/8” Auxiliary Input
• Balanced XLR D.I. output
• Lightweight & Portable

Instrument Channel:

• 1/4” input for active or passive pickups
• Feedback-fighting Phase switch
• 3 band EQ: low, mid, high tone controls
• Reverb level
• Dual-function Chorus

Microphone Channel:

• XLR input for dynamic microphones
• 2 band EQ with low and high tone controls
• Reverb level

Specs:

Model Number​​PRO-LBC-500 (U.S.)
Power​Rating​​​60 Watts with Master Volume
Drivers​​​Woofer 6.5” paper cone
Tweeter 1” soft dome
SPL​​​​108 dB SPL @ 1 meter
Speaker Baffle​ ​10º built-in tilt
Frequency Response​80Hz – 20kHz
Battery​​​Rechargeable Sealed Lead Acid
Battery Life Estimate​18 hours (low volume)
​​​​12 hours (average volume)
​​​​4 hours (full volume)
Battery Charge Time​10 hours
Connectivity​​​Bluetoooth[emoji2400] 4.0
Dimensions ​​​12” H x 13.7” W x 9.7” D
(30.5 cm) x (34.9 cm) x (24.7 cm)
Weight ​​​21.2 lbs (9.6 kg)​
​


Loudbox Mini Charge Accessories:

Deluxe Carry Bag

The Fishman Loudbox Mini / Mini Charge Deluxe Carry Bag fits either Loudbox Mini or Loudbox Mini Charge amps. Pack up & protect your Loudbox Mini or Loudbox Mini Charge, wall charger, car charger, cables and more with shoulder straps, two accessory pouches, and rugged feet.

Part Number: ACC-LBX-CC5


12V Car Charger
Plugs into your vehicle’s charger/accessory port for go-anywhere charging and performances.

Part Number: ACC-PCC-005


Wall Charger
Additional wall chargers can be purchased for replacement or international travel.

Part Numbers:
ACC-PWC-US5 (U.S. & Canada)
ACC-PWC-EU5 (Europe)
ACC-PWC-UK5 (United Kingdom)
ACC-PWC-JA5 (Japan)
ACC-PWC-CA5 (China)
ACC-PWC-AU5 (Australia)