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Roland MOBILE CUBE the All-Purpose

Roland

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The Roland Mobile Cube is a battery-powered stereo guitar combo amplifier that plugs you into instant audio entertainment. Small and mighty, the stereo Mobile Cube 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, and jam for up to 15 hours.

Small Size, Big Sound

At just 11-1/16" (W) x 4-1/4" (D) x 7" (H), no larger than a briefcase, Mobile Cube is a traveler's dream. Battery-powered, it can be operated anywhere -- just plug in, turn on, and jam. Two high-performance speakers provide stereo sound that defies Mobile Cube's physical size.

Built-In Stereo Effects

Equipped with Roland's legendary FX engine, Mobile Cube offers high-quality stereo reverb and chorus effects. Sweeten your vocals, add fire to your guitar tone, or immerse your mixes in a rich stereo sound field. Center Cancel is also provided for minimizing vocals in pre-recorded music -- great for karaoke and play-along performance.

All Instruments Welcome

Thanks to its variety of inputs, Mobile Cube accommodates microphones, keyboards, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, MP3 players, and more. No other instrument amplifier of this size has a stereo input port. Use it as a practice amp at home, while traveling, indoors or out. Mobile Cube is an amplifier that is great for parties, karaoke, and vocal lessons. Connect your Roland Mobile Cube amp to a mic stand for use as a monitor speaker or micro PA.
Roland Mobile Cube Battery-Powered Stereo Guitar Combo Amp Black
Roland Mobile Cube Battery-Powered Stereo Guitar Combo Amp Black
Roland Mobile Cube Battery-Powered Stereo Guitar Combo Amp Black

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  • Battery-powered amplifier for anyone, anywhere, anytime
  • 5W (2.5W + 2.5W) stereo power with two high-performance 10cm (4") speakers
  • Inputs for microphone, stereo-instrument, and stereo AUX; headphone output
  • Center Cancel function for karaoke
  • Built-in stereo reverb/chorus, distortion and more
  • Dedicated strap included for easy carry around

collapse expand iconSpecs

  • Rated Power Output: 2.5 W + 2.5 W
  • Nominal Input Level (1 kHz): MIC Channel: -50dBu, KEYBOARD/INSTRUMENT/GUITAR Channel: -10 dBu, AUX IN: -10 dBu
  • Speakers: 10 cm (4 inches) x 2
  • Controls: POWER Switch, TONE Knob, DELAY/REVERB Knob, MIC Channel: VOLUME Knob, KEYBORAD/INSTRUMENT/GUITAR Channel: TYPE Switch, VOLUME Knob, CHORUS Switch, AUX: CENTER CANCEL Switch
  • Indicator: POWER
  • Connectors: MIC Channel: Input Jacks (1/4" phone type), KEYBOARD/INSTRUMENT/GUITAR Channel: Input Jack L/MONO, GUITAR (1/4" phone type), Input Jack R (1/4" phone type), AUX IN Jacks (Stereo miniature phone type, RCA phono type), PHONES Jack (Stereo miniature phone type), AC Adaptor Jack
  • Power Supply: DC 9 V, Dry Battery (LR6 (AA) type) x 6 or AC Adaptor (optional)
  • Current Draw: 175 mA
  • Accessories: Strap, Dry Battery (LR6 (AA) type) x 6, Owner's Manual
  • Options: AC Adaptor (PSB-120/PSB-230EU/PSB-230UK/PSB-240A)
  • Size and Weight
  • Width: 280 mm (11-1/16 inches)
  • Depth: 108 mm, (4-1/4 inches)
  • Height: 177 mm (7 inches)
  • Weight: 2.5 kg (5 lb. 9 oz.)
  • *including battery
  • *0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
  • *The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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4.57

21 Reviews

82%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Roland Mobile Cube - a versatile amp for the price

Have owned this for 6 months. I play it almost every day. I have run all kinds of things through it: Fender Strats, Tele copies, Ovation 6 and 12 string acoustic-electrics, a classical with a piezo pickup, a Martin backpacker with a piezo pickup, an iPod, an SM58 vocal mike...ALL of them sounded good clean. I have played blues harmonica and electric guitar simultaneously through it (2 channels w/ separate Volume controls!) and it sounds great in a living room. I've miked it onstage in a small club venue, and it sounds BIG. I've played my Ovation and an SM58 through it simultaneously (father-daughter duet for a school talent show) in a gym with 1000 people, cranked full by itself, NOT through the PA, and it sounded HUGE. I can get dirty ZZtop, AC / DC tones, approximate a Santana Mesa / Boogie tube sag, and even some Metallica-like tones, at low volumes. The Delay is a tad squishy, the Reverb almost gets you to surf, but not quite, the CHorus is just OK (sounds more flanged)and the only things it lacks is a line out and an on-board tuner (which is why it gets 4 stars instead of 5). My friends want one. You can do a lot with just your guitar and this little amp. It doesn't like my Digitech GNX1 multi-effects box, but I honestly don't need it with this li'l sucker. Buy one. It ain't tubular, but it's lightweight, you can mike it for gigs, you can run it (almost) forever on batteries or plugged in, and it's cheap.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Small and versatile, ultra low-power amp

Bought the Roland MC over 10 years ago. I still own it and thought a review might help someone shopping for an amp. In my opinion, the Roland MC is a great solo or small group, highly portable, extremely low watt, practice session amp. For electric guitar, it sounds great clean with a tough of reverb, but don't expect much bass or volume. IMO, the Overdrive setting is just OK, and the Distortion/Fuzz is terrible. Before I forget, buy the AC power adaptor as battery life is very limited, especially at anything but the lowest volume settings. For the built-in effects, the chorus button works fine for the simplest applications, along with the somewhat adjustable delay, but there are lots of limitations. Consider them a nice "toy" feature of the amp, nothing more. As a PA, I found the Roland MC very useful, and used it for years with my acoustic-based, rock band as a single mike PA during our quieter practice sessions. It provided just enough amplification for lead vocals to cut through 2 guitars and an electric bass playing at low to medium practice volume levels. However, as soon as we added a drummer, it was over for the little MC. As far as battery use, I font recommend it. I tried it once on Halloween dressed as Brett Michaels playing "Every Rose Has It's Thorn" on acoustic-electric. Terrible performance. People started singing along and a friend turned up the volume...the amp had no dynamic range and actually get LESS loud the harder I strummed the guitar. The ultra low wattage of the amp severely limits its usefulness in performance scenarios. My son took the amp to college and he uses it in his dorm room where noise levels must be kept low but prefers practicing with a Scarlett USB interface and headphones and is looking for an amp with more power. Anyway, I hope you found this review helpful.

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Best Uses
  1. Home Studio6
  2. Performances6
  3. Amateur Recording4
  4. Outdoor Events / Games3
  5. Pro Audio / DJ / Mixing1
Cons
  1. Lacking bottom end1
  2. Poor Sound Quality1
  3. Weak1
  4. Limited Battery Amplification1
  5. Poor High Gain Modeling1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced8
  2. Novice1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Portable10
  2. Easy To Use9
  3. Excellent Sound7
  4. Good Power Output5
  5. Warm / Comfy4
  • Nice amp!

    4

    submitted3 years ago

    byDan

    fromSand Lake, MI

    I bought this amp to travel with along with a travel guitar. I put it in a laptop case and carried it on an airplane with no problem. It's not big money, so I didn't expect premium sound and you don't get that. What you do get is a small, portabe P.A. amp with decent sound and a lot of inputs for whatever you want to do with it. I run a Y adaptor into the mic input for two mics, run my guitar into the guitar input and a CD player into the aux in for backing tracks. It also has a dedicated stereo keyboard input but you can't use that and the guitar input at the same time. My guitar sounds pretty good through it. It has Chorus, and I like the way it sounds. It also has Delay or Reverb (not both at the same time) which also goes on the vocals. I pretty much use Chorus and Delay all the time. It also has crunch and distortion effects for the guitar, and they are usable, but I prefer to use a battery powered pedal instead. The amp doesn't get real loud, but it has decent volume. It won't replace a powered P.A., it's seriously lacking in bottom end, but it is there about as much as you can expect from 4" speakers. Overall, I'm happy with it. If you need a small, portable P.A. where there is no power, this amp works pretty well.

  • Love it

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byDaniela, M

    fromLos Fresnos, Tx

    I bought this amp on sale about 6 years ago and it still sounds as great as it did when I first used it. I love it! It's perfect for practicing and jamming out with friends. 10/10 would recommend.

  • Small and versatile, ultra low-power amp

    3

    submitted4 years ago

    byBruce S.

    fromSeattle

    Bought the Roland MC over 10 years ago. I still own it and thought a review might help someone shopping for an amp. In my opinion, the Roland MC is a great solo or small group, highly portable, extremely low watt, practice session amp. For electric guitar, it sounds great clean with a tough of reverb, but don't expect much bass or volume. IMO, the Overdrive setting is just OK, and the Distortion/Fuzz is terrible. Before I forget, buy the AC power adaptor as battery life is very limited, especially at anything but the lowest volume settings. For the built-in effects, the chorus button works fine for the simplest applications, along with the somewhat adjustable delay, but there are lots of limitations. Consider them a nice "toy" feature of the amp, nothing more. As a PA, I found the Roland MC very useful, and used it for years with my acoustic-based, rock band as a single mike PA during our quieter practice sessions. It provided just enough amplification for lead vocals to cut through 2 guitars and an electric bass playing at low to medium practice volume levels. However, as soon as we added a drummer, it was over for the little MC. As far as battery use, I font recommend it. I tried it once on Halloween dressed as Brett Michaels playing "Every Rose Has It's Thorn" on acoustic-electric. Terrible performance. People started singing along and a friend turned up the volume...the amp had no dynamic range and actually get LESS loud the harder I strummed the guitar. The ultra low wattage of the amp severely limits its usefulness in performance scenarios. My son took the amp to college and he uses it in his dorm room where noise levels must be kept low but prefers practicing with a Scarlett USB interface and headphones and is looking for an amp with more power. Anyway, I hope you found this review helpful.

  • Great portable amp, small, compact, huge sound for its size.

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byScottoNYC

    fromNew York, NY

    Portable practice, studio recording, small loft performances

  • Great companion to my Yamaha reface

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byNone

    fromSan Francisco California

    For jamming with guitars

  • Great product

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byMike

    fromBakersfield, CA

    I'm a truck driver and the compact size makes it easier to practice in the truck. I also use the Xvive U2 wireless system to eliminate cables in the small space. Since I am only practicing I only need it loud enough to hear and not blasting....

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked bygigze

    fromsouthbridge,mass.

    Does this amp have tremlo ?

    Does this amp have tremlo ?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, the Mobile Cube has reverb and chorus.
  • asked byMichael

    fromHonolulu hawaii

    Where is it made?

    Where is it made?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    China
  • asked byJesse

    fromHuntington Beach, Ca

    Can a bass guitar be played through this amp and can  the amp be patched into a larger amp or sound system. 
 Can you switch the  on board effects with a pedal?

    Can a bass guitar be played through this amp and can the amp be patched into a larger amp or sound system. Can you switch the on board effects with a pedal?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    No...It doesn't have a line out but you can use the headphone out to run to a system...No
  • asked byDan

    fromHouston Texas

    Can you run this amp into a PA or to another speaker cabinet

    Can you run this amp into a PA or to another speaker cabinet

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no.
  • asked byJuls

    fromDallas TX

    This amp, comes with power adapter include!? Because, I did buy one of  this here and not comes with it!

    This amp, comes with power adapter include!? Because, I did buy one of this here and not comes with it!

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no. Please give us a call to help you find something – 855-770-3373
  • asked byAntz

    fromKennedy Twp, PA

    Can I use a wireless microphone with this amp?

    Can I use a wireless microphone with this amp?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It will work for amplification but will not connect directly to a wireless mic. It requires a receiver. Please give us a call to better help you out – 877-687-5403
  • asked bySarah

    fromSonora, Ca

    What type of adapter does this take ?

    What type of adapter does this take ?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please see "Livewire 9VDC 300MA Pedal Power Adapter' It also runs on 6 AA
  • asked byFran

    fromSunnyvale, CA

    Re:  Roland Mobile Cube Battery-Powered Stereo Amp

I have a wireless mic and a mp3 player plugged into the Mic-In and the Aux ports.  I would like to use the lapel mic with my ukulele.  Is there an adapter that can connect the lapel mic to the Guitar Line-In port? 

~Fran

    Re: Roland Mobile Cube Battery-Powered Stereo Amp I have a wireless mic and a mp3 player plugged into the Mic-In and the Aux ports. I would like to use the lapel mic with my ukulele. Is there an adapter that can connect the lapel mic to the Guitar Line-In port? ~Fran

    Open Reply - Thomas
    We need a little more information to better answer your question. Please give us a call 877 687 5403
  • asked byNathalie

    fromCerritos, CA

    Can this be used for a keyboard?

    Can this be used for a keyboard?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes it can.
  • asked byDon

    fromFlorida

    Will it connect with a smart phone?

    Will it connect with a smart phone?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No, it will not.
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