The Music Box, Music & Light Synchronization Controller
The Music Box, Music & Light Synchronization Controller
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Get ready to light up your world with the Music Box Controller! This amazing device lets you sync your lights to music or sound, creating an unbelievable display with zero hassle. Forget about needing a computer or wrestling with complex software – this is a plug-and-play system that's as easy as 1, 2, 3! 🎉
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Review Rating |
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Item SKU |
TCLE-PBS-MUSIC-BOX
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Warranty Length |
1 Season
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Multifunction |
No, Sound Reactive Only
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Number of Outputs |
10
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Speed Control |
No
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Max Amps Per Channel |
1.5
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Max Amps Per Controller |
10
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User Serviceable Fuse |
No
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Voltage |
120v
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Enclosure Require for Outdoor Use |
Recommended by Manufacturer (not included)
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Grounded Plug |
No
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Polarized Plugs |
Yes
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Dimensions |
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Features:
- Made in the USA!
- Silence detection - when no music is playing, all of the Music Box channels automatically turn on if you want them to!
- Test mode - an easy way to make sure all your lights are working correctly through the controller!
- Sync's lights to music or sounds
- 10 output channels
- Channels 1 and 2 sync to the beat, channels 3-10 sync to other parts of the music (note: not all of the channels will fire all of the time, it just depends on the music/source nuances)
- 1.5 amps per output channel, 10 amps max total across all channels
- Audio inputs can be daisy chained so that more than one Music Box can be used with the same audio/sound source
- Doesn't require a computer or complex software to use.
- Plug and Play
- FCC part 15 Certified (will not cause EMF interference to radios and TVs or other broadcast signals)
- Synchronization algorithm syncs to both the beat of the sound as well aså to the nuances and frequencies of other various parts of the music/audio.
- Does not work with RGB lights of any kind, designed to work best with standard LED strings and bulbs.
- Does not work with singing faces or props that require specifically timed synchronized animation.
The Music Box synchronized light show controller includes a feature called Silence Detection. When the music/sound stops, outputs 1 and 2 will turn on and stay on until the sound resumes (when there is music/sound playing, outputs 1 and 2 will flash to the beat of the music). After approx. 7 seconds of no sound, all of the outputs will turn on and stay on until the music/sound resumes. This feature can be turned on or off - your choice!
NOTE: Do not use RGB ROPE lighting or string lighting of any kind that has its own controller built in to the lights as it will damage the controller and void the warranty. Single color rope light will work fine as will any standard string of Christmas lights or bulbs.
Do I Need to Cover the Controller If I Use It Outdoors?
Most of our basic controllers are designed for outdoor use without the need for additional weather protection. However, if you use a weatherproof enclosure or even something as simply as a plastic bag to protect them, they will typically experience a longer lifespan. Controllers from PBS Lighting (Animator, Starburst, Music box) the manufacturer does recommend the use of a weatherproof enclosure.
Can I Plug one Controller Into an Output on Another Controller?
No. This will void the warranty and dramatically increase the potential for failure on of the secondary controller. Chase controllers are designed to host constant power. Hence, plugging one controller into another creates a situation in which the secondary controller (the one plugged into another controllers output) is being constantly turned on/off and/or having effects (like fading/dimming) at its power input source - which is expected to always be in an 'on' state.
A Note From The Manufacturer: Music Box, Mini lights and LED's
There has been some talk about using Mini light sets and LED light sets with the PBS Music Box Light Controller.
When the Current Music Box was upgraded in 2019, better semiconductor switches were selected. This gave the controller a little better power at the outputs and a better response to the music. Our customers noticed the upgrade in the following ways. If they were using mini lights or tungsten lights, they were not as bright or as fast with the music being played. Led lights were full bright and had a better “look” with the Music Box.
This was because mini lights are tungsten and require the filament in the bulb to heat up to get a light output. If not hot enough, the bulb will look dim. LED’s are semi-conductor devices and turn on to full brightness in a instant. Many times, faster than a mini light bulb.
For the best “look” with the Music Box, LED’s should be used. You will also get more lighting effect, more bang for your buck by using LED’s as you can use more of them on each output.
Any questions, please call PBS Lighting at 602-702-6822
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How Does It Work?
There are many ways to setup the Music Box controller so that you can send audio from your sound source to both the Music Box controller AND to a source output source so that you can hear the music. Here are some of the more common:
Using a "Y" audio splitter cable
Probably the most common setup. Simply purchase a Y audio cable like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-YMM-232-Dual-TRSF-Cable/dp/B000068O5G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1536757051&sr=8-3&keywords=1%2F8+stereo+y+adapter&dpID=41ohlTt9cSL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Then run one side of the Y to the Music Box controller using a standard 1/8" stereo audio cable and run the other side of the Y to your sound output device - be it a stereo, powered speaker, jam box, FM transmitter, etc.
Using a small audio mixer
Another common way to setup the Music Box controller is to use a small audio mixer like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-802-Premium-8-Input-Preamps/dp/B000J5XS3C/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1536757243&sr=8-5&keywords=2+channel+mixer&dpID=61W%252B4lk8wqL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Then run the line out from the mixer to the Music Box controller and run your main audio outputs from the mixer to your speaker/sound device such as PA system, stereo, boom box, FM transmitter, etc.
Using an FM transmitter and multiple receivers
If you want to build a larger, synchronized display using the Music Box controller. one way to achieve this is by using an FM transmitter that sends the audio over an open FM frequency out to small FM receivers that you connect to any number of Music Box controllers. For example, if you use the audio mixer example above, you would run the line out from your audio source (phone, mp3 player, etc.) into the sound input jack on your FM transmitter.
Then simply attach a small FM receiver to each of your Music Box controller inputs - and tune the receiver to the same FM frequency that you are using on your FM transmitter.
There is an added bonus with this setup. You can place several Music Boxes in your display with all the radio’s set to the same frequency as the transmitter and the lights will sync up with the transmitted music.
VIOLA! A synchronized light show using multi Music Box controllers!
If you have any questions about this setup, please call PBS Lighting and we they will be happy to help.
*** The Music Box controller is not water tight. The electronics are coated with a material that will protect it from basic moisture, but the enclosure is not water proof or resistant. It is recommended that if you intend to use the controller outdoors, to place the controller inside a weather proof enclosure.
*NOTE: This is a line level *only* device. do not connect the audio input to a stereo system or other amplified sound source unless it has a line level output. you will blow the sounds chip in the Music Box controller!
Frequently asked questions
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If an item you purchase drops in price within 7 days after you place your order, we'll issue you a store credit for the difference between what you paid and the current selling price of the same item + 10% of that difference.
For example, if you purchase an item for $500 on Monday and on Tuesday, the exact same item goes on sale for $400 - we'll give you a store credit for $110 (the $100 difference in price paid + 10% of that difference).
Price protection is not valid during blackout dates and some sales and promotional events including our end of the year sale, January winter sale, pre order sales and certain other sales and promotions.
If you stumble across this situation, just let us know by reaching out to our customer service team at support@thechristmaslightemporium.com.
Do You Offer Local Pickup?
YES! We are happy to now offer local pickup at our Denton, Texas warehouse location!
All orders must be placed online or by phone and are usually ready for pick up within a couple of hours.
Pick up hours are 1pm-6pm CST, Mon-Fri, excluding holidays.
Just select local pickup as your shipping method at checkout. You'll receive an order confirmation email when you place your order AND a separate email to notify you when your order is ready for pick up.
We do not have a showroom or any way for you to shop while at our warehouse. All orders must be placed in advance. You will be notified by email when your order is ready for pick up.
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Do you ship to Canada / my country / internationally?
We ship to locations within the United States and Canada. Some items (such as wireframe displays) we cannot ship outside of the continental 48 US states. We do not ship to international locations outside of the United States and Canada at this time.
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If your order is shipping to a location outside of the United States or Canada and you choose to please an order that will ship to a parcel pickup location within the United States, and a return is required for any reason at all - including mis-shipments - for which we provide a return label to you, the return label and any associated re-shipment will be from and to the parcel location used for shipment of the original order.
Do you offer 2-day or overnight expedited shipping?
Indeed we do! Because our expedited shipping options are calculated in real time, you must either be logged into your account, or have already entered your shipping address on the checkout page – once any of these prerequisites are met, you will see 2-day and overnight shipping options appear during the checkout process for orders shipping to locations within the United States. For orders shipping to locations outside of the United States, all available shipping methods will be presented at checkout, including any available expedited options.
All orders, international and domestic are shipped FOB shipping point (customer assumes responsibility for the package and its contents at the time in leaves our warehouse).
When ordering products online for delivery across international borders, the buyer assumes all risks, delays caused by customs, customs inspections, etc.
Shipping carriers to do not count weekends or holidays as transit days. So if you place an expedited order on an off season Friday before 12pm EST, for example, using overnight shipping - it will arrive on Monday. A 2 day shipment placed on the same Friday before 12pm EST will arrive on Tuesday. During our peak season, we ship expedited orders within 24 business hours, sometimes that means that same day the order is placed, sometimes it means the following business day. This means that during our peak season of October through January, you should give yourself one extra day for processing even on expedited orders.
Packages do not move in transit on weekends, Thanksgiving, the Friday after Thanksgiving or any Friday that follows a holiday falling on a Thursday.
All orders (standard and expedited) placed on weekends will ship the following business day - usually Monday unless that Monday falls on a holiday.
Here's What Other Memory Makers Are Saying:
I purchased a music box and have been testing it out. I am very excited to add it to my trimlights. I am in the process of planning my layout and how to cover the box as it will be outside.
I also put up my lights in October so I do not have to be on the roof when there is snow. I will put on roof lights and may just leave them. We will see.
Looking at the right lights to buy for the trees and to add to the roof of my house.
(dont tell my wife I did this)
Hi there! Thank you for leaving a review for The Music Box. It's great that you're planning ahead for the colder months and we hope you find the perfect lights for your trees and roof. Your secret is safe with us ;) Please let us know if we can help with anything as your planning continued. We're always happy to help in any way we can. Happy decorating!
I love the it! Plug and play...must use LED only! I feed the music with my tablet. Most songs are great, some songs don't hit all the notes. You can feed multiple lines into each music box lead.
Sweet! It's so fun to see what our customers create using our products! Glad to hear that you are loving the music box and how easy it is to use. We definitely agree, Die Hard is a Christmas movie! Thanks for the great review. Merry Christmas!
This is our second music box that we have bought because we wanted to add more lights. This box just gives it that pop and dazzle. Definitely recommend if you are wanting to do a show without the knowledge of coding on a computer.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so glad to hear that The Music Box has added that extra 'pop and dazzle' to your holiday festivities. We appreciate your recommendation and hope you continue to enjoy using our product. Happy Holidays!
I really love this controller as it is very easy to use and does what it is supposed to do. It gives life to a display!
Thanks for taking the time to leave us such a positive review! We're happy to hear that you're enjoying our Music Box Controller. It's a simple way to add some fun into any light display. Wishing you the happiest of holidays!
This music and light box are very well made. It is worth every penny. Does exactly what you want it to do. So happy with my purchase.
Thanks for taking the time to write a review for the Music Box! We're glad you are happy with it. Happy Holidays!
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