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Roland Micro Cube Bass RX Battery-Powered Bass Combo Amplifier
Stereo power amplifiers with four newly developed 4-inch (10cm) speakers.
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Description
From Our Catalog
Meet the new Micro Cubes — small, loud, proud, and in true stereo! These little amps overachieve with serious bombast in a small body. You won’t believe how much these little amps can deliver through their stereo power amps and newly developed custom speakers, four per RX.
Features
Stereo power amplifiers and four newly developed 4-inch (10cm) speakers
Eight COSM amps, six digital effects
Rhythm Guide function for practical rhythm training
Stereo AUX input for CD/MP3 player, Phones/Recording out
Battery driven (6 x AA, up to 13-hour continuous use)
Compact body with carrying strap
New Speaker Tech
Consider them the ultimate compact amps with high-quality, powerful sound. The cutting-edge speakers used in the Micro Cube Bass RX are custom designed and built specially for these amps.
Stereo Power Amps
With two specially made power amps and four speakers contained in each, the RX amp produces an immersive, stereo sound that must be heard to be believed. The true stereo engine also allows bass tones that defy the size of the cabinet.
Battery Drive
The Micro Cube Bass RX can run on battery or AC power (AC adaptor included). But did you know that the Micro Cube Bass RX is a pioneer on the battery-operated bass amplifier market? At last, bass players have a rockin’ battery-operated amp solution!
COSM Amps & Digital Effects
Guitarists and bassists have come to rely on Roland and BOSS for the best effects in the world. The Micro Cube Bass RX benefit from this world-leading technology, offering eight built-in COSM amps, six digital effects, three band EQ, and a chromatic tuner.
Immersive Stereo FX
The Micro Cube Bass RX’s onboard stereo effects benefit from Roland’s decades of industry-leading R&D. Experience the amazing spatial depthand lush sound of the stereo Chorus and Reverb.
Rhythm Guide
The metronome is a music-student’s best friend, but that numbing “clank, clank, clank” can get irksome. That’s where the Micro Cube Bass RX’s Rhythm Guide comes in handy. It’s like having a drummer inside your amp. Choose from an assortment of groovin’ patterns to practice with. Improve your timing while having a more enjoyable musical experience, or just have fun jamming along to the beats.
Outputs
The Phones/Recording output serves two purposes: Plug in a set of headphones and enjoy private practice with lush, stereo sound, or plug directly into a stereo mixer or recording device for accurate signal transfer directly from the Micro Cube Bass RX.
Inputs
The Micro Cube Bass RX’s line input lets you plug in a guitar, bass, or microphone. In addition, the stereo AUX input accepts input from an iPod, a CD player, or musical instrument so you can blend its signal with your own.
Rated Power Output: 2.5 W + 2.5 W
Nominal Input Level (1 kHz):
- INPUT: -10 dBu
- STEREO AUX IN: -10 dBu
- MONO AUX IN: -10 dBu
Speakers: 10 cm (4 inches) x 4
Controls
POWER Switch, TUNER Switch, COMP Switch
COSM Amplifier: TYPE Switch (OCTAVE BASS / SUPER FLAT / FLIP TOP / B MAN / BASS360 / SESSION / CONCERT 810 / MIC), GAIN Knob, VOLUME Knob
EQ:
- BASS Knob, MIDDLE Knob, TREBLE Knob
- EFX Knob (CHORUS/FLANGER/T-WAH)
- DELAY/REVERB Knob
Rhythm Guide: START/STOP Switch, TAP TEMPO Switch, PATTERN Knob (METRONOME / ROCK1 / ROCK2 / BLUES / COUNTRY / R
Indicators
POWER
TUNER: TUNER, TUNING METER
Rhythm Guide: RHYTHM GUIDE, VARIATION
Others
Connectors: Input Jack (1/4 in. phone type), Foot Switch Jack (1/4 in. TRS phone type), STEREO AUX IN Jack (Stereo miniature phone type), MONO AUX IN Jack (1/4 in. phone type), REC OUT/PHONES Jack (Stereo 1/4 in. phone type), AC Adaptor Jack, Grounding Terminal
Power Supply:
- DC 9 V: AC Adaptor or Dry battery(*) LR6 (AA) type (alkaline) x 6 *sold separately
Current Draw: 186 mA
Accessories: Strap, Power Cord, AC Adaptor, Owner's Manual
Options: Foot Switch (BOSS FS-5U, FS-6), Connection Cable (PCS-31)
Size and Weight
Width:
- 296 mm
- 11 11/16 inches
Depth:
- 207 mm
- 8 3/16 inches
Height:
- 294 mm
- 11 5/8 inches
Weight:
- 6.8 kg
- 15 lbs.
Features
Stereo power amplifiers and four newly developed 4-inch (10cm) speakers
Eight COSM amps, six digital effects
Rhythm Guide function for practical rhythm training
Stereo AUX input for CD/MP3 player, Phones/Recording out
Battery driven (6 x AA, up to 13-hour continuous use)
Compact body with carrying strap
New Speaker Tech
Consider them the ultimate compact amps with high-quality, powerful sound. The cutting-edge speakers used in the Micro Cube Bass RX are custom designed and built specially for these amps.
Stereo Power Amps
With two specially made power amps and four speakers contained in each, the RX amp produces an immersive, stereo sound that must be heard to be believed. The true stereo engine also allows bass tones that defy the size of the cabinet.
Battery Drive
The Micro Cube Bass RX can run on battery or AC power (AC adaptor included). But did you know that the Micro Cube Bass RX is a pioneer on the battery-operated bass amplifier market? At last, bass players have a rockin’ battery-operated amp solution!
COSM Amps & Digital Effects
Guitarists and bassists have come to rely on Roland and BOSS for the best effects in the world. The Micro Cube Bass RX benefit from this world-leading technology, offering eight built-in COSM amps, six digital effects, three band EQ, and a chromatic tuner.
Immersive Stereo FX
The Micro Cube Bass RX’s onboard stereo effects benefit from Roland’s decades of industry-leading R&D. Experience the amazing spatial depthand lush sound of the stereo Chorus and Reverb.
Rhythm Guide
The metronome is a music-student’s best friend, but that numbing “clank, clank, clank” can get irksome. That’s where the Micro Cube Bass RX’s Rhythm Guide comes in handy. It’s like having a drummer inside your amp. Choose from an assortment of groovin’ patterns to practice with. Improve your timing while having a more enjoyable musical experience, or just have fun jamming along to the beats.
Outputs
The Phones/Recording output serves two purposes: Plug in a set of headphones and enjoy private practice with lush, stereo sound, or plug directly into a stereo mixer or recording device for accurate signal transfer directly from the Micro Cube Bass RX.
Inputs
The Micro Cube Bass RX’s line input lets you plug in a guitar, bass, or microphone. In addition, the stereo AUX input accepts input from an iPod, a CD player, or musical instrument so you can blend its signal with your own.
Technical Info
Amplifier SectionRated Power Output: 2.5 W + 2.5 W
Nominal Input Level (1 kHz):
- INPUT: -10 dBu
- STEREO AUX IN: -10 dBu
- MONO AUX IN: -10 dBu
Speakers: 10 cm (4 inches) x 4
Controls
POWER Switch, TUNER Switch, COMP Switch
COSM Amplifier: TYPE Switch (OCTAVE BASS / SUPER FLAT / FLIP TOP / B MAN / BASS360 / SESSION / CONCERT 810 / MIC), GAIN Knob, VOLUME Knob
EQ:
- BASS Knob, MIDDLE Knob, TREBLE Knob
- EFX Knob (CHORUS/FLANGER/T-WAH)
- DELAY/REVERB Knob
Rhythm Guide: START/STOP Switch, TAP TEMPO Switch, PATTERN Knob (METRONOME / ROCK1 / ROCK2 / BLUES / COUNTRY / R
Indicators
POWER
TUNER: TUNER, TUNING METER
Rhythm Guide: RHYTHM GUIDE, VARIATION
Others
Connectors: Input Jack (1/4 in. phone type), Foot Switch Jack (1/4 in. TRS phone type), STEREO AUX IN Jack (Stereo miniature phone type), MONO AUX IN Jack (1/4 in. phone type), REC OUT/PHONES Jack (Stereo 1/4 in. phone type), AC Adaptor Jack, Grounding Terminal
Power Supply:
- DC 9 V: AC Adaptor or Dry battery(*) LR6 (AA) type (alkaline) x 6 *sold separately
Current Draw: 186 mA
Accessories: Strap, Power Cord, AC Adaptor, Owner's Manual
Options: Foot Switch (BOSS FS-5U, FS-6), Connection Cable (PCS-31)
Size and Weight
Width:
- 296 mm
- 11 11/16 inches
Depth:
- 207 mm
- 8 3/16 inches
Height:
- 294 mm
- 11 5/8 inches
Weight:
- 6.8 kg
- 15 lbs.
Portable thump! Roland's new Micro Cube bass amp lets you carry your groove anywhere, with up to 13 hours of power on 6 AA batteries. The stereo power section delivers 2.5 watts of power per side into four 4" speakers. Combine eight amp models with six digital effects, then shape your tone with onboard EQ. The handy rhythm guide works as a metronome for practice or can lay down a drum groove to help you explore the pocket!
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Roland Micro Cube Bass RX Battery-Powered Bass Combo Amplifier Reviews
9 out of 10
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
"Great little battery-powered bushing/practice amp."
Feature:
Tuner is useful and handy. Enough inputs and outputs for most purposes. Works as a DI. Can plug in another instrument or mic. AA battery power lasts a long time (13 hours) and you can get AA batteries practically anywhere. 3-band equalizer is useful. Rugged.
Quality:
Seems nearly bulletproof. Knobs and switches are recessed so you're not likely to damage them without some bad luck.
Value:
Expensive for a practice amp but the features and ruggedness makes up for it. There isn't a better busking amp for this price.
Desirability:
Nice combination of features. I like it a lot. It's not super loud but if you're just playing by yourself or in a smaller place, it's loud enough.
Sound:
Loud and low for a 5 watt amp with 4" drivers. Great for practice or busking. COSM models sound decent.
Ease of Use:
I didn't get a manual with it but was able to use it immediately. Does what you expect when you start twiddling the knobs.
Support:
Called Roland for a manual and they offered to send me one immediately. Phone rep was friendly and helpful.
Overall:
I can't think of another practice/busking battery-powered amp that's better for the price. The tuner, COSM models, effects, and input/outputs all in one handy little box is very convenient.
Tuner is useful and handy. Enough inputs and outputs for most purposes. Works as a DI. Can plug in another instrument or mic. AA battery power lasts a long time (13 hours) and you can get AA batteries practically anywhere. 3-band equalizer is useful. Rugged.
Quality:
Seems nearly bulletproof. Knobs and switches are recessed so you're not likely to damage them without some bad luck.
Value:
Expensive for a practice amp but the features and ruggedness makes up for it. There isn't a better busking amp for this price.
Desirability:
Nice combination of features. I like it a lot. It's not super loud but if you're just playing by yourself or in a smaller place, it's loud enough.
Sound:
Loud and low for a 5 watt amp with 4" drivers. Great for practice or busking. COSM models sound decent.
Ease of Use:
I didn't get a manual with it but was able to use it immediately. Does what you expect when you start twiddling the knobs.
Support:
Called Roland for a manual and they offered to send me one immediately. Phone rep was friendly and helpful.
Overall:
I can't think of another practice/busking battery-powered amp that's better for the price. The tuner, COSM models, effects, and input/outputs all in one handy little box is very convenient.
Submitted: 02/12/2009
Style of Music: I'll play just about anything
5 out of 10
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
"Tiny And Expensive"
Feature:
The effects were nice, but not very relevant. I don't use the built in rhythm thing or the tuner but I guess it's cool that they provided it. Really it's just that the little guy can't compete volume wise, and no amount of bonus features will help that.
Quality:
Definitely sturdy, definitely durable, it is a tight little piece. I question the knobs getting shovelled around in a travel rig, so I just gave it a 9 instead of a 10.
Value:
It has some cute features, and the 4x2.5 makes it louder than it really is, but it is ultimately just a really REALLY overpriced practice amp. You would do far better to get a 40 watt nem or a 20 watt Behrenger for a practice amp. The sound is nice, but hey it's a bass, right? we don't really need that much amp modelling, just a direct into a board for recording, or a loud amp for live. I didn't buy this but I used it for a little coffee shop gig, and thought it seemed absurd to pay so much for such a little weak amp. You are paying for the effects and the emulated sounds I guess... but if you aren't heavy on that stuff just get a simple prac amp with a volume and some EQ and save some money for beer or whatever.
Desirability:
The 4 mini-speakers are a nice touch. Irrelevant in such a small box, but nice-looking. It's a cute little package-deal looking thing.
Sound:
The most important thing in a bass amp is power in my opinion. I like the cute 4x2.5 speaker setup for looks but it simply cannot hold up except as a practice amp. Little side stuff like the tuner, the cheesy drum beats, and the 'modelling' effects, while all individually nice touches, simply cannot get over the fact that this guy was just too quiet to compete with a set of bongos. You could spend far less on a Behringer and get more volume. Sure it doesn't have built in chorus and delay like this thing but how much do those really get used anyways?
Ease of Use:
This is dial and play stuff here. No problems understanding it.
Support:
I never liked dealing with Roland people. they seem like elitists who dont want to talk to you. I never had to regarding this piece, but when I had problems with my old VS880 they were kind of dismissive because it wasn't one of their current flagships. I don't like paying $2500 for a recorder that is considered obselete by the people that made it a year later and getting attitude from their phone people. These guys were jerks to me. If they didn't make good stuff, I would never want to call them, and when I did, they were condescending because I wasn't using their latest product.
Overall:
I just used it at a small coffeehouse show, it sounded okay. It wasn't buzzy or anything, but it just wasn't loud enough to compete with anything on a stage. The sounds are nice, the effects, um.... cute I guess... but kind of unnecessary. The drum machine... pointless unless you live in the hills with nothing else to jam along with. Don't get me wrong, this thing was nice sounding, and well built, but it had me questioning exactly what it had over a dirt cheap 20 watter if most of the features are kind of seldom used.
The effects were nice, but not very relevant. I don't use the built in rhythm thing or the tuner but I guess it's cool that they provided it. Really it's just that the little guy can't compete volume wise, and no amount of bonus features will help that.
Quality:
Definitely sturdy, definitely durable, it is a tight little piece. I question the knobs getting shovelled around in a travel rig, so I just gave it a 9 instead of a 10.
Value:
It has some cute features, and the 4x2.5 makes it louder than it really is, but it is ultimately just a really REALLY overpriced practice amp. You would do far better to get a 40 watt nem or a 20 watt Behrenger for a practice amp. The sound is nice, but hey it's a bass, right? we don't really need that much amp modelling, just a direct into a board for recording, or a loud amp for live. I didn't buy this but I used it for a little coffee shop gig, and thought it seemed absurd to pay so much for such a little weak amp. You are paying for the effects and the emulated sounds I guess... but if you aren't heavy on that stuff just get a simple prac amp with a volume and some EQ and save some money for beer or whatever.
Desirability:
The 4 mini-speakers are a nice touch. Irrelevant in such a small box, but nice-looking. It's a cute little package-deal looking thing.
Sound:
The most important thing in a bass amp is power in my opinion. I like the cute 4x2.5 speaker setup for looks but it simply cannot hold up except as a practice amp. Little side stuff like the tuner, the cheesy drum beats, and the 'modelling' effects, while all individually nice touches, simply cannot get over the fact that this guy was just too quiet to compete with a set of bongos. You could spend far less on a Behringer and get more volume. Sure it doesn't have built in chorus and delay like this thing but how much do those really get used anyways?
Ease of Use:
This is dial and play stuff here. No problems understanding it.
Support:
I never liked dealing with Roland people. they seem like elitists who dont want to talk to you. I never had to regarding this piece, but when I had problems with my old VS880 they were kind of dismissive because it wasn't one of their current flagships. I don't like paying $2500 for a recorder that is considered obselete by the people that made it a year later and getting attitude from their phone people. These guys were jerks to me. If they didn't make good stuff, I would never want to call them, and when I did, they were condescending because I wasn't using their latest product.
Overall:
I just used it at a small coffeehouse show, it sounded okay. It wasn't buzzy or anything, but it just wasn't loud enough to compete with anything on a stage. The sounds are nice, the effects, um.... cute I guess... but kind of unnecessary. The drum machine... pointless unless you live in the hills with nothing else to jam along with. Don't get me wrong, this thing was nice sounding, and well built, but it had me questioning exactly what it had over a dirt cheap 20 watter if most of the features are kind of seldom used.
Submitted: 08/03/2008
Style of Music: i am the guitardian
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