Mackie Thump 12 V4 & Dual 18S V4 PA Package with Poles & Cables

Mackie Thump12 V4 12-Inch Active PA Speaker with Bluetooth

The Mackie Thump12 V4 combines powerful sound, Bluetooth playback and straightforward control in a portable powered speaker for DJs, musicians and events. Its 1400W Class-D amplifier drives a 12-inch woofer and a 1-inch Lavoce Italiana compression driver, delivering up to 129dB maximum SPL. Weighing 12.5kg, it is practical to transport between gigs, rehearsals and venues.

SoundCheck DSP for DJs, Live Performances and Monitoring

SoundCheck DSP gives you four voicing modes to suit the way you use the speaker. Choose DJ mode for music playback, Live mode for vocals and performances, Flat mode when shaping the sound through your mixer, or Wedge mode when using the cabinet as a floor monitor. These selectable settings make it easier to find a suitable starting point during setup.

Bluetooth Streaming, Speaker Linking and App Control

Stream music from your phone or tablet, then link two Thump12 V4 speakers wirelessly for stereo, zone or dual-mono playback. The Thump Connect 2 app lets you adjust settings and EQ from your listening position. Bluetooth playback can run alongside the analogue inputs and is included in the XLR mix output, making it useful for background music between performances.

Built-In Mixer for Microphones and DJ Equipment

Two XLR/TRS combo inputs accommodate your performance equipment, with a mic/line switch on channel 1 and an additional 3.5mm input on channel 2. Connect a DJ controller, mixer, microphone or keyboard, then adjust the input levels and overall volume directly on the speaker. The XLR mix output provides a convenient connection to another powered speaker.

Feedback Control, Music Ducking and Outdoor Mode

The built-in Feedback Eliminator helps control microphone feedback, while Music Ducking automatically lowers the music when you speak into a connected microphone. For outdoor events, Outdoor Mode adjusts the sound to compensate for the change in acoustic conditions. These tools simplify everyday operation, with speaker placement and sensible gain settings still essential for the best results.

A Portable Speaker That Can Grow with Your Setup

Use the Thump12 V4 on a suitable speaker stand, as a wedge monitor or above a compatible subwoofer using an appropriate speaker pole. Premium metal handles help with carrying, while the built-in limiter helps protect against excessive signal levels. For greater bass reinforcement, pair it with a Mackie Thump15S V4 or Thump18S V4 active subwoofer.

Sold individually. Speaker stands, poles, subwoofers and audio cables are sold separately. For DJ mixing and other timing-sensitive performances, connect your equipment using suitable audio cables. Outdoor Mode adjusts the sound; it does not make the speaker weatherproof.

Compare the Mackie Thump V4 Range

Mackie Thump12 V4 vs Thump15 V4

The Thump12 V4 is the smaller, lighter option at 12.5kg, measuring 620 x 356 x 356mm. The Mackie Thump15 V4 weighs 14.8kg and measures 696 x 439 x 356mm. Dimensions are height x width x depth.

The Thump15 V4 offers deeper published bass extension, reaching 41Hz at -3dB compared with 47Hz for the Thump12 V4. Choose the Thump12 V4 when easier handling and a smaller cabinet are priorities; consider the Thump15 V4 when deeper bass extension is useful and you can accommodate the additional size and weight.

Add Dedicated Bass Reinforcement

• Mackie Thump15S V4 15-Inch Active PA Subwoofer – consider dedicated bass reinforcement for DJ sets, music playback or live performance.
• Mackie Thump18S V4 18-Inch Active PA Subwoofer – compare this larger subwoofer option, allowing sufficient space for transport, handling and placement.

A subwoofer complements your main speakers rather than replacing them. Assess your venue, programme material and required listening level before choosing your configuration.

Also Consider the Mackie Thrash V2 Range

Thrash V2 is a separate Mackie active speaker range. Compare its connections, controls and performance with Thump V4 before deciding.

• Mackie Thrash12 V2 Powered PA Speaker – an alternative 12-inch model to include in your comparison.
• Mackie Thrash15 V2 Powered PA Speaker – a 15-inch alternative to assess against your application and transport requirements.

Explore Speaker Packages

Browse our Mackie speaker packages to compare bundles. Check each listing for the speakers, subwoofers, stands and cables included.

For options from other brands, explore all active speaker packages and compare configurations for your PA setup.

Mackie Thump 18S V4 18-Inch Active PA Subwoofer

The Mackie Thump 18S V4, also known as the Thump18Sv4, is an 18-inch active PA subwoofer for mobile DJs, live performers and venues building a system with dedicated bass reinforcement. Its 1400W peak Class-D amplifier powers an 18-inch woofer, delivering up to 132dB peak SPL and a frequency response extending to 33Hz at -3dB.

Add Weight to Kick Drums and Basslines

When music is central to your events, the lowest frequencies play a big part in how the performance feels. Adding a powered subwoofer gives kick drums, bass guitar and electronic bass their own dedicated speaker, supporting your full-range cabinets with the foundation needed for dance-floor playback.

For wedding receptions, parties and live music, think about the balance of the complete system. Your main speakers reproduce vocals, instruments and higher-frequency detail, while the subwoofer supports the bass. Sending a high-pass signal to suitable tops reduces the deep-bass content they are asked to reproduce.

Match the Crossover to Your Main Speakers

The Thump 18S V4 includes crossover presets for Mackie Thump 12 V4, Thump 15 V4 and Thump GO loudspeakers. These provide a convenient starting point when assembling a matched Mackie PA system. Variable mode lets you adjust the crossover manually when using other compatible full-range speakers.

Choosing an appropriate crossover helps the subwoofer and tops work together around the point where their frequency ranges meet. During soundcheck, listen to familiar music from the audience area and adjust the balance so the bass supports the mix without dominating vocals or announcements.

Straightforward Connections for DJ Controllers and Mixers

Stereo XLR inputs accept a suitable line-level feed from your DJ controller or mixing desk. Connect the high-pass outputs to your active main speakers, or use the separate full-range outputs when passing audio onwards to another subwoofer. Built-in amplification removes the need for an external power amplifier.

This makes the Thump 18S V4 a practical addition to an existing active PA. Plan your signal routing, cable lengths and mains connections before your first booking, then keep the same connection routine wherever possible to make venue setup easier.

Control Your Bass Level at Each Venue

The level control lets you balance the subwoofer against your main speakers, while the phase-invert switch provides an additional adjustment when checking how the cabinets combine. Room layout, speaker position and the listening area all affect the result, so allow time to check your system before guests arrive.

Plan Your Transport and Speaker Placement

At 31.9kg, the Thump 18S V4 is a substantial cabinet. Built-in handles assist with handling, but it is worth checking vehicle access, storage space and your usual loading route before choosing an 18-inch subwoofer. If you regularly work alone or negotiate stairs, include those practical requirements in your buying decision.

An M20 threaded socket accommodates a compatible speaker pole, allowing a suitable full-range speaker to be positioned above the floor-standing subwoofer.

Build a PA Around the Events You Play

Choose the Mackie Thump 18S V4 powered subwoofer when you want an 18-inch bass cabinet with flexible connections and crossover settings for a full-range PA system. Match your purchase to your music, venue requirements and transport arrangements. Contact DJ Superstore for help choosing compatible speakers, cables and mounting accessories.

Who Is the Mackie Thump 18S V4 For?

• Mobile DJs: Add a dedicated bass cabinet to an active speaker system.
• Wedding and party entertainers: Build a PA for dance-floor music and event playback.
• Live performers: Reinforce bass instruments, electronic drums and backing tracks.
• Venues: Extend a suitable full-range PA for music-led events.
• Mackie Thump owners: Assemble a system using the available speaker-matching presets.

Compare the Mackie Thump V4 Range

Mackie Thump 15S V4 vs Thump 18S V4

Both models are active PA subwoofers with 1400W Class-D amplification, stereo XLR connections and crossover presets for compatible Mackie speakers. The Mackie Thump 15S V4 is smaller and lighter, while the Thump 18S V4 has a larger woofer and slightly deeper bass extension in Mackie’s published measurements.

Choose the Thump 15S V4 if you regularly load in on your own or need to leave room in the vehicle for stands, lighting and other equipment. It is 5.9 kg lighter, 71 mm shorter and 69 mm narrower than the Thump 18S V4.

Choose the Thump 18S V4 if you play bass-heavy music, want the slightly deeper published bass extension and can accommodate the larger cabinet. Both models have the same published maximum peak SPL, so weigh the modest difference in bass extension against the extra size and weight.

Choose Full-Range Speakers to Pair with Your Subwoofer

Pair the Thump 18S V4 with active full-range speakers to cover vocals, instruments and the rest of the mix. Both Thump V4 models below have a matching crossover preset on the subwoofer.

• Mackie Thump 12 V4 12-inch active PA speaker – choose this more compact top if you want to keep your main speakers easier to carry while the subwoofer handles the lowest frequencies.
• Mackie Thump 15 V4 15-inch active PA speaker – consider this larger top if you also plan to use your main speakers without the subwoofer at some events and want deeper bass from the tops on those occasions.

Building a complete system? Browse our Mackie speaker packages and check each listing for the speakers, subwoofers, stands or poles, and cables included.

Complete Your Mackie Thump18S V4 Setup

• Subwoofer cover: Add the Mackie Thump18S V4 Subwoofer Cover to help keep dust and dirt off the cabinet in storage and in transit. Side openings keep the built-in handles accessible during load-in and load-out.
• Full-range PA speakers: Pair the subwoofer with the Mackie Thump12 V4 12-inch Active PA Speaker or the Mackie Thump15 V4 15-inch Active PA Speaker for mobile DJ sets, live music or events.
• XLR cables: Choose lengths that reach from your mixer to the subwoofer and from the subwoofer to your full-range speakers.

The Ultimax UTX 220BK is a professional telescopic speaker pole designed for positioning a compatible full-range PA speaker above a subwoofer equipped with an M20 threaded pole mount.

Ideal for professional mobile DJs, bands, live performers, venues and PA hire applications, the UTX 220BK provides a clean and space-efficient way of positioning your main PA speaker above a compatible subwoofer without requiring a separate tripod speaker stand.

The lower section of the pole uses an M20 threaded connection, allowing it to attach securely to the corresponding M20 mounting point found on many professional active and passive subwoofers.

 At the top, the pole provides the mounting point for a compatible full-range PA speaker, creating the familiar subwoofer + pole + top speaker configuration widely used in professional portable PA systems.

Its telescopic design allows the speaker height to be adjusted to suit the PA configuration, audience and venue rather than restricting the top speaker to a single fixed position.

Finished in black, the UTX 220BK maintains a discreet and professional appearance between the subwoofer and full-range speaker.

For anyone building a professional PA system around compatible M20-equipped subwoofers and pole-mountable top speakers, the Ultimax UTX 220BK provides a practical adjustable mounting solution.

Users with M20-equipped subwoofers
Users building compact top-and-sub PA systems
Professional PA system owners

The UTX 220BK allows a compatible PA speaker to be positioned directly above an M20-equipped subwoofer, reducing the additional floor space required by a conventional tripod speaker stand.

Its telescopic construction provides adjustable speaker positioning, while the professional black finish keeps the overall PA system looking clean and coordinated.

It is particularly useful for mobile applications where space, transportability and professional presentation are important.

The Ultimax UTX 220BK Telescopic M20 Speaker Pole provides a practical and professional way to position a compatible full-range PA speaker directly above an M20-equipped subwoofer.

Its telescopic construction provides adjustable speaker positioning, while the M20 threaded lower connection is designed for use with compatible professional subwoofers.

Using a speaker pole above a subwoofer also reduces the additional floor space required by a conventional tripod speaker stand, making this configuration particularly useful for mobile DJs, bands and event professionals.