If cars, scooters and bicycles can be battery-powered, why not professional audio? Expanding on the latest trend to allow sound to go wireless and move freely without AC power restrictions, Mackie announced its new Thump GO Portable Battery-Powered Loudspeaker. This is a new 8” Bluetooth-equipped model, designed in the footprint of Mackie’s renowned Thump speaker series, but with enhanced portability. And it's just one of several new product announcements from the revitalized brand.
“It’s an exciting time for music lovers and musicians because we are seeing the return of live music. And there’s a lot of time to make up for, which is where Thump GO comes in,” says Matt Redmon, Director of Product Marketing at Mackie. “It’s super portable, battery powered and easy to set up, so quite literally anywhere can become a stage. We wanted to give the world a convenient and high-quality sound machine that they can take advantage of and enjoy, and Thump GO is it; it’s a professional quality loudspeaker with the portability of a boom box!”
Thump GO was designed to be used in any situation, thus it features the capability to run where AC power is unavailable. The loudspeaker comes with a removable, rechargeable battery pack that allows for up to 12 hours of use on a single charge. A tri-color battery life indicator is also built in for easy recognition of battery capacity.
Built over Mackie’s Thump Series design, the Thump GO benefits from an ultra-efficient 200W Class-D amplification module, feeding a custom high-output 8” woofer, and 1” compression driver. There's a built-in 2-channel mixer, and a thru output to link further speakers. Advanced options also abound, with four different Application Specific Voicing Modes, Feedback Eliminator, Music Ducking, and an Outdoor Mode option for enhancing sound in open-air performances.
The speaker weighs just 17.6 pounds for ultimate portability, and is designed with a solid, molded cabinet and tough feet that make it versatile and sturdy enough to act as a floor monitor if needed. When tilted on its side, the Thump GO sits at a 45-degree angle, perfect for enhanced sound distribution. It also comes with a standard size pole mount built in for mounting on a subwoofer or speaker stand when needed.
And to make completely mobile, the Thump GO is Bluetooth equipped, allowing users to stream music directly to the speaker and enjoy wireless freedom. Using the Thump Connect 2 App, any gathering is a chance for users to play DJ, as they can log in and easily adjust anything from EQ and Voicing Modes to channel levels and venue-specific presets.
The new Thump GO speaker will be sold on Mackie.com and at participating retailers with an MAP of $399.00.
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Mackie Announces Thump GO Battery-Powered Portable Loudspeaker
August 17 2021, 01:10
If cars, scooters and bicycles can be battery-powered, why not professional audio? Expanding on the latest trend to allow sound to go wireless and move freely without AC power restrictions, Mackie announced its new Thump GO Portable Battery-Powered Loudspeaker. This is a new 8” Bluetooth-equipped model, designed in the footprint of Mackie’s renowned Thump speaker series, but with enhanced portability. And it's just one of several new product announcements from the revitalized brand.