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New Mackie Freeplay series!
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Just wondering if the PPM Series are as good as the old 808M/S models?
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I just used my Mackie Reach last night with my Boss AD-10 guitar preamp. This PA is just wonderful if you use an external instrument preamp, but not even passable in an emergency without it! On mics, you are fine if you are using standard output dynamics like the SM58, Beta 58, Audix OM 5, etc., but not if you are using low output mics like Audix OM7 or Shure SM7 mics. If they have any interaction with their customers at all they should know that! Those "Wide Z" preamps completely and utterly suck!
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My Mackie FreePlay
My FreePlay is killer - I play a synth Roland GR33 guitar module - my electric guitar with my TC Helicon Voice Live 3X - my acoustic electric with only the FreePlay FX/EQ - vocal mic . The synth bass sounds are unreal they sound so good through this P.A. I don't have a single negative issue with it , its a year and a half old now . I went through two from the vendor , each one's problem was different , the third one has had no issues at all . Battery power lasts forever . EZ : HR
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Mackie FreePlay = Killer LOW HZ's
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I will get a second one to compliment it they are that good a sound FRFR amp/Spkr system . The Hi Hz's are clean too . When I'm not using it for my vocal / acoustic-electric guitars / guitar synth / blues harp - I plug it to my : TV and get one heck of a killer sound too for movies and music vids . EZ : HR
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There is a possibility of some outdoor farmer's market gigs in my future and there isn't power available. I'm considering the Loudbox charge as our duo uses an Artist and Loudbox live and they are each great. My Artist is 5 years old and still kicking and sounding as good as new.
The introduction of the Mackie Freeplay Live looks interesting. I'm just suspicious of a new product from a company I perceive as not as reliable as Fishman. Do any of you have thoughts about this comparison? Preemptively the Bose S1 is not a viable option as I'd be paying for lots of functions that we don't need and with the battery it's much more expensive. |
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I didn't like the sound of the previous Freeplay so I'll be leaning more towards to Loudbox Mini Charge Digital mixer is something I hope we'll all have in our portable PAs though!
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What the new Freeplay has going for it is 150 Watts with a lithium ion rechargeable battery. Nothing else comes close to that kind of power with a battery.
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Mackie FreePlay IS COOL FOR ME
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The EQ is really good for a stand alone system . My D46SCE Washburn acoustic electric's Equis Plus pre amp has no issue playing through with out a pre amp through my guitar's XLR output . I am really pleased with it to the point of saving for a second one to line up a real bigger wider stereo projection field . Presently if you are 20 plus feet away you don't hear the stereo field as well . For a small coffee house this 2 Mackie set up would really do well and for the money beats the pants off the competition period . Maybe a subwoofer and you can/could fill a small room ( 100 people or less ) and would cut it big time for my needs as a soloist , and I'm using synths too beside acoustic and electric guitars plus a blues harp as well as sing . Using my TC Helicon Voice Live 3 X through it along with my Roland GR33 guitar synth just plane rips and sparkles . EZ : HR
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Mic input: +26 dB fixed gain Jack Hi-Z: +0 dB fixed gain from User manual p17 * New Freeplay LIVE Mic input: +20 dB fixed gain Jack Hi-Z: +0 dB fixed gain from User manual p15 Eng. at Mackie: "Boss, people complain because the freeplay jack input is a lot quieter than the XLR..." Boss at Mackie: "mm..." Eng.: " Can I put a gain stage?" Boss: "No way, it would cost at least $1 components. I want ZERO gain on the jack inputs" Eng.: "But the difference is pretty obvious" Boss: "Attenuate the Mic input gain by 6 dB, it will be less obvious" Eng.: "But it will be less loud..." Boss: "Who cares, nobody pushes these things in a shop"
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A guitar with an XLR out would work fine with the older WideZ input as well. It’s the guitars that only have 1/4” outs that cannot get enough gain. |
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That’s basically EVERY guitar! Mackie made a big mistake by not listening to customer feedback.
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150W at 8lbs? What sort of magic is that?
I'm happy with my Carvin S600b. Will be curious to hear some 'reviews from the field' for the new Mackie.
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