“Virtually Unlimited Channels”: Markbass Unveils the MB Pro Bass Mixer
Markbass has announced they will soon be shipping the MB Pro Bass Mixer, a three-channel mixer that fits on your pedalboard. The versatile unit has separate controls for each channel, including Gain, Volume, Hifizer, and Old School Filters. Channels 1 and 2 can be routed to either output 1 or 2, and all three channels can be toggled on or off with independent footswitches.
Channel 3 sets itself apart with a combination 1/4-inch and XLR input for plugging in a microphone. It also has switchable 48V phantom power to accommodate condenser mics.
“And should you need virtually unlimited channels, you can connect the Out 1 and Out 2 of one PRO BASS MIXER to another, giving you ultimate flexibility,” Markbass adds.
The Markbass MB Pro Bass Mixer will be available soon with a TBD price point.
Markbass MB Pro Bass Mixer Pedal Features:
| Channels: 3 |
| IN CH1 (1/4″ Jack) and IN CH2 (1/4″ Jack): Impedance 1M?, max. Voltage 5 Vpp |
| IN CH3 (Combo Jack) Unbalanced Balanced: Impedance 22K?, max. Voltage 5 vpp, Impedance 2K?, max. Voltage 6 Vpp |
| Other Inputs: LINK 1 (1/4? Jack) and LINK 2 (1/4? Jack) |
| Phantom Power (48V): on Channel 3 (With on/off Switch) |
| Controls (Each Channel): Gain, Volume, Hifizer, OLD SCHOOL |
| Output Selector: Switch OUT 1 / OUT 2 (on Each Channel) |
| Outputs: Balanced Out 1 (With GND) and Balanced OUT 2 (With GND), OUT 1 (1/4? Jack) and OUT 2 (1/4? Jack) |
| Power Requirement: 9 to 12VDC, 120mA (Power Supply Included) |
| Dimensions (w/d/h): 6.1? x 5? x 2.05?, 15.5cm x 12.7cm x 5.2cm |
| Weight: 1.83 lb, 830gr |
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I give. Why would anyone need one of these? What problem does it solve?
Maybe it allows you to plug in the three basses you brought to a gig so you wouldn’t have to change cabling. Maybe it allows your 3-bass band to plug in all three basses into one pedal board.
I just fail to see the point. I think MB engineers have too much free time on their hands.
Mix your upright bass piezo pickup and an Ear Trumpet Labs Nadine double bass microphone.. one signal to front of house. Cheaper than a Grace Design Felix2.