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Mackie Thump15v4 — an active live sound speaker

Following the 12-inch model , Mackie has expanded its fourth-generation Thump active speaker range with a 15-inch version.


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The speaker has a 15-inch woofer, a 1-inch compression tweeter and a built-in Class D amplifier delivering 1,400 W in total. Maximum sound pressure level is 130 dB, with a frequency range of 34 Hz to 20 kHz. Like the rest of the Thump v4 range, it offers feedback suppression, Music Ducking, Outdoor mode and remote control through Thump Connect 2. Bluetooth and analogue inputs can operate together. SoundCheck DSP offers Flat, DJ, Live and Wedge modes.


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The device supports linking two speakers and Bluetooth streaming. Two wirelessly linked Thump15v4 speakers can run in Stereo, Zone or Dual Mono mode. The built-in mixer has an XLR output and two XLR/TRS combo inputs, with a Mic/Line switch on channel 1 and an additional 3.5 mm stereo input on channel 2.


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Mackie Thump15v4 will be available for around $600.