The MXR Talk Box is fine-tuned for modern gigging convenience and tone sculpting while maintaining the unmistakable sonic character that made the effect legendary.
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If the classic vocal effects of the '70s and '80s had a practical, gig-friendly descendant, it would be the MXR M222 Talk Box. This pedal takes the unmistakable, expressive character of funk and classic rock records and packs it into a modern stompbox.
You get the undeniably cool, vowel-shaping magic of a traditional talk box without the back-breaking hassle of routing a separate amplifier rig. It’s a highly expressive vocal effects console shrunk down into one seriously smart package.
A Self-Sufficient Sound Machine
In the old days, getting that classic talk box sound meant lugging a separate amp head to every gig just to power the effect. The MXR Talk Box simplifies all that by handling the heavy lifting internally. With its own built-in amplifier and speaker driver, this self-contained unit is ready to deliver maximum sonic impact on stage or in the studio, no extra baggage required.
Power in a Pint-Sized Package: Forget lugging around a separate amp. This pedal houses its own amplifier and speaker driver, sending the sound straight up the tube and saving you the routing-related rage.
Precision Tone Sculpting: Dial in your perfect vocalized sound with dedicated Volume, Tone, and Gain controls. Add some grit with the Gain knob or smooth out the highs with the Tone control to sit perfectly in any mix.
Pedalboard-Friendly Footprint: Ditch the clunky vintage enclosures. This modern talk box fits comfortably on your pedalboard, leaving plenty of real estate for your other favorite stomps.
Expressive Playability
A talk box lives and dies by the funky, vocal-like expression you can squeeze from it. Fortunately, the MXR M222 makes it easy to transform your guitar or synth lines into singing, talking, and grooving phrases. It’s an interactive instrument that turns your mouth into the ultimate resonance chamber.
Unmatched Articulation: Your mouth becomes the ultimate filter. Shape every note with your own vocal tract, creating everything from subtle harmonic shifts to full-blown robotic rock anthems.
Genre-Spanning Versatility: Perfect for dirty funk rhythms, screaming hard rock leads, or shimmering synth-pop hooks, this effect injects instant swagger into any solo.
Responsive Gain: The onboard gain circuit reacts beautifully to your picking dynamics. Dig in for an aggressive, snarling bite, or play lightly for clean, sweeping vowels.
Road-Ready Hardware
Gigging musicians need gear that survives the inevitable bumps, spills, and drops of a cross-country tour. MXR enclosed this iconic effect in a heavy-duty chassis and threw in all the essential accessories so you can start making noise right out of the box.
Tour-Tough Housing: Built into a sturdy, road-ready metal chassis, this pedal is engineered to withstand aggressive stomping night after night.
Gig-Ready Accessories: Forget making a last-minute trip to the hardware store. It ships with an 8-foot surgical tube and a custom mic stand clip so you can lock in your setup instantly.
Reliable Power: Powered by the included ECB009 18-volt power supply, giving the internal amp plenty of clean headroom to drive that speaker without unwanted clipping.
The Ultimate Vocal Stompbox
The MXR Talk Box gives you the power to make your instrument sing, literally. It captures the legendary soul of stadium rock and deep-pocket funk while offering the modern convenience gigging players demand. It’s an essential tool for players who want to push their sonic boundaries and leave the crowd completely speechless.
MXR M222 Talk Box Features:
Built-in amplifier and speaker driver for standalone operation
Dedicated Volume, Tone, and Gain controls for precise sound shaping
Compact, pedalboard-friendly footprint saves valuable space
Sturdy, road-ready metal housing withstands heavy touring
Delivers classic, highly expressive vocal-like guitar and synth tones
Includes ECB009 18-volt power supply for high-headroom performance
Comes complete with an 8-foot surgical tube and a microphone stand clip
Warranty: 1 Year; To activate your warranty, please save your sales slip and register your product within 14 days of original purchase.
MXR Talk Box Pedal
Item #:
DUN TALKBOX
Manufacturer Part Number:
M222
UPC:
710137062146
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Darren 🇺🇸
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Works like its supposed to
Got the talk box , works like its supposed to. Only drawback is the when switched on, it cut of the signal to my amp . As a 3 pc band yhats to much sound drop out. Fixed the problem by using an aby switch pedal to keep the amp playing while using the talk box . Now my band can do frampton and others
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Darren A. 🇺🇸
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Works like its supposed to.
Works like its supposed to. Now my band can do some frampton
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Pete K. 🇺🇸
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LOVE the Talk Box pedal!
LOVE the Talk Box pedal! Highly recommend this addition to any rig and use this to help make your own classic tracks!
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