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Countless manufacturers have labelled their products as suitable for use anywhere, but seldom has that been as true as it is here: The Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge is a compact acoustic combo that features an in-built rechargeable battery and tips the scales at just 10kg - impressively light for a battery-powered amp. This combination of features means that players can take the Loudbox Mini Charge, which is primarily designed for use with acoustic guitars but will also capably handle mandolins and similar instruments, with them and use it wherever they wish. What is more, the Loudbox features multiple channels as well as a Bluetooth interface for backing tracks, making it a dream come true for musicians performing outdoors.
The Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge, which is designed for amplifying acoustic guitars and smaller acoustic instruments, is loaded with a 6.5" woofer and 1" tweeter that are driven by a 60W solid-state power stage. Channel 1 features a 6.35mm jack input, a gain control, and a three-band EQ section as well as chorus and reverb effects that can be adjusted separately. Channel 2 features a more sparse set of features but is in turn equipped with an XLR input for microphones - this does not have a phantom power feature, however. Players can also connect their mobile devices to the amp via its 3.5mm AUX input or via the aforementioned Bluetooth interface. The battery will provide approximately four hours of operation at full power, and a charge will last for up to 28 hours if the volume is kept to a modest level.
The Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge is the ideal choice for anyone in search of an amp that allows them to simply set up, switch on, and play in complete freedom. And should the user forget to charge the battery beforehand, they can make use of the included mains power adapter. As mentioned above, the Loudbox will find particular favour among guitarists, but its versatile design also makes it a great solution for a range of other applications that require freedom from the mains power grid, provided that requirements are kept within reason in terms of volume and bass response.
Fishman is a leading manufacturer of pickup microphones and amplifiers for acoustic instruments. It was founded in 1981 by Larry Fishman, who still runs it today. The first products were pickups for acoustic guitars, which were very quickly adopted by such guitar makers as Guild and Martin. This put the young Massachusetts firm on the map. Subsequently, further pickups were developed and adapted to other instruments, notably the violin, double bass and banjo. In addition to pickup systems, the current product range includes preamps, effects units and special performance acoustic amplifiers.
The concept of a battery-powered amplifier can be adapted to countless scenarios - the most obvious of which are of course busking and playing music around the campfire. The appeal of being able to simply set the amp down and then plug in and play - making acoustic rehearsals with vocals amplified via the second channel and even performing with background music child's play - is undeniable, and the fact that fewer cables are needed means less hassle when it comes to packing up again afterwards. What is more, having up to four hours of battery life at full volume means that longer performances are possible, while up to 18 hours of background music from a mobile device can be enjoyed at modest volume, all of which makes this amp a highly versatile companion.