helpful with non-passive pickup systems ). Back mounted connectivity on the Fishman Loudbox Micro includes an XLR output ( turning it into a Direct box ), 3.5mm headphone output and Auxiliary input .
The Micro has dual speakers , a 5.25 ” Poly Cone woofer and a 0.8 ” Soft Dome tweeter . The cabinet is 9.5 ” tall by 10.4 ” wide and 8.1 ” deep with wood covered sides wrapped in vinyl . Like its predecessors the Micro is top mounted and the cabinet is angled to put the sound towards the player for easier monitoring .
So how does it sound ? We tested the amplifier with a Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic / Electric with active LR Baggs pickup and a Takamine Parlor Acoustic / Electric with a passive K & K pickup . With both instruments the Fishman Micro sounded much louder than the 40 watts that it provides . It especially shined with the passive pickup system providing an organic miced acoustic guitar sound . For the microphone channel we utilized a Shure SM7db and were able to dial in a nice vocal sound that floated over the guitar as it should . Keep in mind the hotter the microphone you will increase your chances of feedback depending on the proximity to the amplifier just like with a PA system .
The Fishman Loudbox Micro Acoustic Combo amplifier is priced at $ 299.95 which is essentially providing an acoustic instrument amplifier and small PA in one portable bundle . WM has also been told that a Cover and Carrying Bag will be released for the Micro in the near future .
The only features I would like to see Fishman add to this great amp in the future would be Bluetooth connectivity , to make it easier to pair with smartphones and tablets for backing tracks and fill music and a mic stand mount on the bottom of the cabinet . The Loudbox Micro is small enough that it would be a perfect personal stage monitor especially if it was elevated a bit more up off of the floor on a microphone stand .
That being said for the money and sound quality the Fishman Loudbox Micro Acoustic
Amplifier is a tremendous value in a portable package that is ideal for one person or two person shows . This would work for a multitude of church functions and instructional sessions where a full PA system and amplification would be too much . The Carry bag will be a must purchase too . We can only hope that a rechargeable battery powered Fishman
Loudbox Micro might come out too . But for sound and dependability you can ’ t beat this new Micro Amp by Fishman !
$ 299.95 www . Fishman . com
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