Mackie THRASH212GO 12" Battery-Powered Loudspeaker

The Mackie Thrash212 GO is a full-size 12-inch battery-powered loudspeaker designed for portable PA, music playback, DJ setups, announcements, karaoke, and small live events. It provides a practical alternative when AC power is unavailable, inconvenient, or unreliable. Its included rechargeable battery supports operation away from wall outlets while retaining wired input capability.

This speaker is suited to mobile performers, event hosts, schools, houses of worship, cafés, and users who need a quick-deploy sound system. A 12-inch low-frequency driver and 1-inch titanium high-frequency driver provide two-way sound reproduction. The cabinet can also be used as a floor monitor with its 45-degree monitor angle.

Thrash212 GO uses a 300-watt peak Class-D amplifier system, with 250 watts peak allocated to the low-frequency section and 50 watts peak to the high-frequency section. Its rated frequency response reaches from 52 Hz to 20 kHz at -10 dB, with a maximum peak SPL rating of 125 dB. This combination is intended for clear speech, music playback, and portable event sound reinforcement.

The included lithium-ion battery is swappable and rated for up to 10 hours of playtime. Charging takes approximately five hours with no signal present or seven hours while signal is in use. For added versatility, Bluetooth streaming lets a compatible phone, tablet, or computer serve as a music source.

For wider wireless playback, a second Thrash212 GO can be linked over Bluetooth for stereo music playback. Two combo XLR/1/4-inch balanced inputs support wired sources, while the balanced XLR thru output can pass signal onward in a larger wired setup. This makes the speaker useful on its own or as part of a portable pair of powered loudspeakers.

Key Features

• Rechargeable Battery: Included swappable lithium-ion battery provides up to 10 hours of playtime.
• 300W Class-D Amplification: Efficient peak-power amplifier system supports portable high-output playback.
• 12-Inch Two-Way Design: Ferrite woofer and titanium high-frequency driver cover music and speech.
• Bluetooth Streaming: Stream audio wirelessly from a compatible phone, tablet, or computer.
• Wireless Stereo Linking: Link two Thrash212 GO speakers for stereo Bluetooth music playback.
• Dual Combo Inputs: Connect balanced XLR or 1/4-inch TRS wired sources.

Design & Installation

The asymmetrical cabinet uses painted polypropylene with a black textured finish for portable use. A perforated metal grille with weather-resistant coating and black powder-coated finish protects the front of the speaker. Four integrated handles assist with carrying and setup, while the rotatable grille badge keeps the logo oriented when used in different positions.

Place the Thrash212 GO on the floor, use it as a 45-degree monitor, or pole-mount it through the built-in bottom socket with a suitably rated pole. It is not designed for suspension: the cabinet has no rigging points and should never be hung by its handles. Connect wired sources through the combo inputs, stream via Bluetooth when desired, or use the balanced XLR thru output to feed another device or speaker.