{"product_id":"jbl-bandbox-solo-ai-powered-practice-amp-and-speaker","title":"JBL BandBox Solo AI-Powered Practice Amp and Speaker","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the odd one in JBL's line-up, and the reason it is worth a look: it is a guitar practice amp, a Bluetooth speaker and a USB-C audio interface in a body the size of a paperback. Plug a guitar into the quarter-inch jack, stream a backing track over Bluetooth, use Stem AI to strip the guitar out of the recording so you can play the part yourself, then record the result straight into a DAW over USB-C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to be clear about up front: \u003cstrong\u003ethe BandBox Solo has no IP rating at all.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every other new JBL portable in this range is IP68. This one is indoor equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStem AI separates the parts of a song in real time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStream any track and the BandBox Solo can isolate or remove vocals, drums and guitar as it plays. For practice that is the whole feature — you mute the guitar and play over the rest of the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmp models and effects built in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTone modelling plus chorus, phaser, reverb and tremolo, all adjustable from the JBL One app. Note that it is the \u003cstrong\u003eJBL One\u003c\/strong\u003e app, not the JBL Portable app the Go 5, Grip and Tuner 3 use — the two are separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA real audio interface over USB-C\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB-C runs UAC audio at 48 kHz \/ 24-bit in two channels, so a laptop sees it as an input device. That means a guitar take can go directly into recording software without a separate interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuitar in, mic in, headphones out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quarter-inch instrument input at 100 mV RMS, a microphone input at 20 mV RMS, and a 3.5 mm headphone output rated at a maximum of 1 Vrms into 16 or 32 ohms for silent practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f6f6f6\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f6f6f6\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eTransducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e1 x 2.25-inch full-range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eOutput power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e18 W RMS (IEC60268, 1% THD+N)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e73 Hz - 20 kHz (-6 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eVersion 5.0, A2DP, AVRCP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eInstrument input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e1\/4-inch, 100 mV RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eMicrophone input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e20 mV RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eHeadphone output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e3.5 mm, maximum 1 Vrms, 16\/32 ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eUSB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eAudio interface, UAC 48 kHz \/ 24-bit, 2 channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eLi-ion 17 Wh (3.6 V \/ 4722 mAh), 3.5-hour charge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003ePlaytime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eUp to 6 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eWater and dust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo IP rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eSize and weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e150 x 87 x 55 mm, 0.53 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eLED pixel screen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eEffects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eTone modelling, chorus, phaser, reverb, tremolo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eApp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eJBL One\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eUnit, quick start guide, safety sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eStock type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eHong Kong licensed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuitarists practising in a flat who want an amp, a backing-track player and a recording interface without three boxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone learning parts by ear — Stem AI removing the guitar from a recording is genuinely useful for that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor or bathroom use. No IP rating, unlike every other speaker on this page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for\u003c\/strong\u003e filling a room with a band. 18 W into a 2.25-inch driver is a practice amp, and JBL sells the larger BandBox models for anything beyond that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for\u003c\/strong\u003e anyone who wants deep bass as a music speaker. It starts at 73 Hz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Hong Kong licensed stock carrying JBL's Hong Kong manufacturer warranty. The exact warranty term is stated on the warranty card packed with the speaker. Viewing is by appointment at our Kwun Tong showroom. Full terms are on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/tv-warranty-policy\"\u003ewarranty policy page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-TV items ship by SF Express freight-collect, with the customer paying the shipping fee, or collect free at the Kwun Tong shop between 11:00 and 19:00. Details are on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it purely as a Bluetooth speaker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, though at 18 W from one 2.25-inch driver it is a desk speaker rather than a room speaker, and it has no IP rating, so keep it indoors and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need the app?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — it plays and amplifies standalone. The JBL One app is where the amp models, EQ and effect settings live, so most people will want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a microphone or cable included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The box contains the unit, a quick start guide and a safety sheet. Instrument cables, microphones and the USB-C cable are separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work as an audio interface with a Mac or PC?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, over USB-C as a standard UAC device at 48 kHz \/ 24-bit, two channels. No driver installation is normally needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/speaker\"\u003eAll speakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/microphone\"\u003eAll microphones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jbl-partybox-130-portable-party-speaker-with-lightshow\"\u003eJBL PartyBox 130 party speaker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jbl-go-5-ultra-portable-waterproof-bluetooth-speaker\"\u003eJBL Go 5 ultra-portable speaker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JBL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48812158877890,"sku":"JBLBANDBOXSOLOAIPOWEREDPRACTIC-BLACK","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/4310\/0610\/files\/LS_JBL_BANDBOX_SOLO_HERO_0006_x2_e7f33ee4-dbc1-4088-91f7-37fb78c9955e.png?v=1789487900","url":"https:\/\/elechid.com\/en\/products\/jbl-bandbox-solo-ai-powered-practice-amp-and-speaker","provider":"Elechid 音立","version":"1.0","type":"link"}