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Brand | Roland |
Color | Black |
Compatible Devices | microphones, electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards, drum machines, MP3 players |
Output Wattage | 5 |
Product Dimensions | 6"D x 14"W x 6"H |
About this item
- Truly portable amplification: fits in a briefcase and runs on batteries! (Best with Polaroid AA Batteries)
- Unlimited uses: electric and acoustic guitar, keyboards, computer audio, MP3 or CD playback, mini-PA, field recorder playback and much more
- Get great instrument and vocal tones with stereo sound and built-in effects: overdrive, chorus, delay and reverb
- Play any instrument along with your favorite songs, or sing along using Center Cancel for karaoke
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Sound quality | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.4 |
Portability | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.9 |
Volume control | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 | — |
Value for money | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.2 | — |
Battery life | — | 4.3 | 4.5 | — | — | 4.7 |
Sold By | Sam Ash | yangyang777 | yangyang777 | COOLMUSIC | yangyang777 | POSITIVE GRID |
power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Battery Powered,Corded Electric |
number of bands | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — |
output wattage | — | 40 watts | 100 watts | 20 watts | 15 watts | 10 watts |
connector type | — | plug in,usb,wireless | usb,wireless | plug in,usb,wireless | 3.5mm Jack | USB |
compatible devices | microphones, electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards, drum machines, MP3 players | Keyboard, Guitar | Keyboard, Guitar | Guitar | Guitar | Guitar |
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Product information
Item Weight | 1 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 14 x 6 x 6 inches |
ASIN | B001CQ8VJS |
Item model number | MOBILE-CUBE |
Batteries | 6 AA batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 16, 2008 |
Color Name | Black |
Compatible Devices | microphones, electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards, drum machines, MP3 players |
Output Wattage | 5 |
Size | small |
Battery type | Alkaline |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
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Product Description
Battery-Powered Stereo Amplifier. The All-Purpose Portable Amp. Plug into instant audio entertainment with the new MOBILE CUBE amplifier. Small and mighty, this little stereo amp can handle all types of electronic instruments and audio devices, and can be used anywhere, anytime. Connect microphones, electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards, drum machines, MP3 players, you name it.
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Customers like the sound quality, quality, weight and performance of the musical instrument amplifier. For example, they mention it has a nice full sound, it works well out on the street and it's a decent little basic amp. That said, they appreciate the portability and the fact that it does the job for a small space.
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Customers like the sound quality of the musical instrument amplifier. They say it has a nice full sound, the vocal sounds pretty decent, and it sounds great plugged straight in. It has plenty of volume and is a decent little basic amp with a very serviceable tone. The twin speakers are bass ported for good low end, and can produce a clean tone. It's a great little amplifier, battery powered and compact. It also has two speakers and two inputs.
"...There are onboard effects too, and another reason I picked the amp is that it has inputs for mic, guitar and keyboard...." Read more
"...into the phone tweaking… this amp is solid and sounds great with both acoustic and electric guitars with some added effects. 5 stars." Read more
"...IMO, one of the best tones for lap steel guitar, and very serviceable tone for electric and acoustic guitar." Read more
"...Good volume level, good quality sound for outdoors...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the musical instrument amplifier. They say it's a great little amp, perfect for musical projects, and powerful. Some mention that it'll be the best practice amp for ukulele playing.
"...It is a powerful little amp, compact and light, and would be a great amp for busking and gigging where there is no convenient source of electricity...." Read more
"...lasted 7 years, and I’m simply not into the phone tweaking… this amp is solid and sounds great with both acoustic and electric guitars with some..." Read more
"...It does seem a little expensive, but the build-quality is such that I think it will probably last for many many years, and probably also get alot of..." Read more
"...It's a decent little basic amp with plenty of volume and while it's small speakers can't keep up with my regular, 12" stereo amp setup, I'm totally..." Read more
Customers like the weight of the musical instrument amplifier. They say it is super portable, light enough to fit in a messenger bag, and easy to lug around. It is also a compact battery stereo amplifier that doesn't take up much space for the power and features that it packs in.
"...It is a powerful little amp, compact and light, and would be a great amp for busking and gigging where there is no convenient source of electricity...." Read more
"Best portable amp, even with the new tech stuff like rechargeable batteries and phone/Bluetooth effects, I still think this one is better, the..." Read more
"...Don't knock it till you've tried it. In addition to being very portable, the benefit of gigging with a battery powered amp is that you don't have..." Read more
"...It doesn't take up much space for the power and features that it packs in, which is nice as music equipment can quickly pile up and fill entire..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that it works well in home settings, on the street, and for TV headphones. They appreciate the consistent results, sound, and tone in every playing situation. The reverb function works beautifully, and it's a great product.
"...You can get consistent results, sound, and tone in every playing situation...." Read more
"...with some other musician friends this past weekend, and it performed nicely. Good volume level, good quality sound for outdoors...." Read more
"...It's kind of old technology (no Bluetooth), but it works great. It's so small that on an overseas trip, I put it in my check-in luggage...." Read more
"...The batteries last long, as advertised, with Eneloops working well (recharging AA's)...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the size of the musical instrument amplifier. They say it's small and sturdy, yet does the job for a small space. Customers also say it projects well in an average-sized room and is perfect for small gigs.
"...It's kind of old technology (no Bluetooth), but it works great. It's so small that on an overseas trip, I put it in my check-in luggage...." Read more
"...It's now replaced my Vox. Not only is it small and light enough to fit in my messenger bag along with mic and cables (one less thing to carry),..." Read more
"Pretty amazing for it's size. I plugged in my guitar and used my SM57 (with an adapter) at the Airport with about 150 people and it did the job...." Read more
"...This amp works great. It's size, volume it can put out, tone & light weight all make it a winner...." Read more
Customers find the musical instrument amplifier versatile. They say it's great for practice, all sorts of applications, and handy at gigs. They also say it makes a great practice amp for both the guitar and the iPhone. Customers also say the amp is convenient and lightweight. They mention it'll be great to play at home and for indoor and street performances.
"...It great for practice and the vocal eliminator works as well as most I have tried. You could use it for street music as well(Just not loud)...." Read more
"This is tiny amp is incredibly handy at gigs where you need amplification for up to 50 loudly talking people, or you aren’t sure if you are going to..." Read more
"...Handy for practicing, can set it on a table right in front of you and hear every nuance. The chorus effect is not adjustable, but it sounds good...." Read more
"I ordered this item to use as a travel unit. It's great for practicing in the hotel room...." Read more
Customers like the battery power of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that the batteries last for hours, it is portable, and runs on batteries as well as with a Roland power adapter. The battery-operated aspect has proven useful, and it's handy this bad.
"...It is great that it is battery powered (I also have an AC adapter)...." Read more
"...Battery life is good. i get around 10+ hours on half volume. It is extremely portable meaning you can play just about anywhere...." Read more
"...It's well built, the batteries last a long time and it's very light and easy to carry and a breeze to set up...." Read more
"...It can fit in a back pack or carry bag.The batteries last long, as advertised, with Eneloops working well (recharging AA's)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the tone controls of the musical instrument amplifier. Some appreciate the individual channel volume controls and separate volume controls, which make it easy to balance. However, others say that there is no way to adjust the bass on the device itself, the vocal volume knob has gotten tweaked, and the chorus effect is not adjustable.
"...IMO, one of the best tones for lap steel guitar, and very serviceable tone for electric and acoustic guitar." Read more
"...The vocal volume knob has gotten tweaked on mine so it doesn't go low any more. This amp has lived a hard life, so that is acceptable." Read more
"...I especially appreciate the individual channel volume controls, they make it easy to balance the Guitar, Voice and Audio channels...." Read more
"...a pre/amp or a boost pedal with a bass knob as their is no way to adjust the bass on the device itself...." Read more
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Bobby Ingano is a Hawaiian Lap Steel Master from Hawaii, and he currently tours with Taj Mahal as his steel player and backup electric guitar player.
Bobby tours the world with a Roland Mobile Cube for his Rickenbacher Frypan Lap Steel, and a Roland Micro Cube for his stratocaster. Both are powered by 6 AA batteries, and all he does is have them both mic'd with an SM57.
Don't knock it till you've tried it. In addition to being very portable, the benefit of gigging with a battery powered amp is that you don't have to plug into the wall. Very many bars, restaurants, venues, etc have dirty power that can introduce noise into your guitar amp. Being Battery powered means you are a completely self sufficient little ecosphere. You can get consistent results, sound, and tone in every playing situation. If the little amp isn't loud enough, then you're likely playing in a band situation where someone can mic your amp with an SM57.
IMO, one of the best tones for lap steel guitar, and very serviceable tone for electric and acoustic guitar.
Very happy with it as a practice amp, but it is just a little tricky to keep it from overdriving and distorting when plugging a device into the electric guitar input. That's no surprise, though, because of the old "plugging an amp into another amp" issue. You just need to watch out for it, and reduce the output volume of your device so it won't overdrive the Mobile Cube. The other option is to plug your device into the stereo RCA ins, but then you can't use the nice FX that are built into the Cube.
Finally had a chance to take it out for some street performing with some other musician friends this past weekend, and it performed nicely. Good volume level, good quality sound for outdoors. One of the guys in the group had some songs on his Game Boy that were chiptune covers of pop songs, and he was able to plug a mic into the separate mic input to amplify his vocals. Really nice feature!
If you take it out for street performing, make sure to have a spare set of batteries. I'd estimate 4-6 hours on one set, depending on how loud you're running it. Haven't tried it with rechargables yet. The way it shows that it's running low on power is good, too. Instead of just cutting out, it becomes apparent that you can't get it louder than about 40-50% volume, even with the volume knob pinned at 100%. When that happens you can finish the song you're playing and then change the batteries, which is easy to do (no unscrewing of the battery cover or anything time consuming like that).
It doesn't take up much space for the power and features that it packs in, which is nice as music equipment can quickly pile up and fill entire rooms in your house if you aren't careful. If you're a hobbyist musician, I'm sure you know what I mean.
It does seem a little expensive, but the build-quality is such that I think it will probably last for many many years, and probably also get alot of use by my son who is about to enter his teenage years. It's light enough that I will for sure take it to the beach to plug in my iPod when the occasion arises, so it has that going for it as well.
Negatives: the mic input is 1/4 inch, not XLR, so remember to bring the right cable! The vocal volume knob has gotten tweaked on mine so it doesn't go low any more. This amp has lived a hard life, so that is acceptable.
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Anyway, I resorted to amazon, carefully checked reviews and took a chance. This makes my son sound epic! There's a lovely tone, numerous different effects, and a mic can be used with it too. Came really quickly, well packaged, excellent seller. Found some of the reviews on here really helpful ( the ones from people who know what they are talking about!). This is not an amp just for guitars so there aren't the half dozen or so usual guitar amp dials but it still does the job and my teenage son was delighted with it. I'm in his good book!!