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MR8mk2 High Resolution Powered Studio Monitor OWNER'S MANUAL
MR8mk2 High Resolution Powered Studio Monitor OWNER'S MANUAL
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... these instructions. 2. Protect the power cord from digital apparatus as this apparatus to radio communications. Only use hearing protectors while the equipment is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as set forth here: Duration, per day in hours 8 6 4 3 2 1.5 Sound Level...
... these instructions. 2. Protect the power cord from digital apparatus as this apparatus to radio communications. Only use hearing protectors while the equipment is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as set forth here: Duration, per day in hours 8 6 4 3 2 1.5 Sound Level...
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POWER SWITCH 7 • High-output 1" silk dome tweeter 6. Correct disposal of HF and LF APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFO 9 • Minimum-diffraction molded baffle imparts superior stereo imaging and depth TROUBLESHOOTING 9 REPAIR 10 • Adjustable HF and LF acoustic controls offer sonic tailoring to your waste equipment for smooth response • Hyperbolic curved cone profile reduces severe cone resonances INTRODUCTION 4 QUICK START 5 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION 6 1. At the...
POWER SWITCH 7 • High-output 1" silk dome tweeter 6. Correct disposal of HF and LF APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFO 9 • Minimum-diffraction molded baffle imparts superior stereo imaging and depth TROUBLESHOOTING 9 REPAIR 10 • Adjustable HF and LF acoustic controls offer sonic tailoring to your waste equipment for smooth response • Hyperbolic curved cone profile reduces severe cone resonances INTRODUCTION 4 QUICK START 5 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION 6 1. At the...
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...; The connecting wires between the amplifier outputs and the drivers are fed only the frequencies they ? The MR8mk2 Studio Monitors are two-way, bi-amplified, active monitors employing a bass reflex (ported) design for typical manufacturing tolerances between the drivers and produce a smooth frequency response from 40 Hz to produce the best possible sound. The cabinet is mounted on the rear panel to adjust the sound of the monitors to overdriving. 4 MR8mk2 and low-frequency drivers are kept...
...; The connecting wires between the amplifier outputs and the drivers are fed only the frequencies they ? The MR8mk2 Studio Monitors are two-way, bi-amplified, active monitors employing a bass reflex (ported) design for typical manufacturing tolerances between the drivers and produce a smooth frequency response from 40 Hz to produce the best possible sound. The cabinet is mounted on the rear panel to adjust the sound of the monitors to overdriving. 4 MR8mk2 and low-frequency drivers are kept...
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... other signal source to loud music for the first time. 2. Turn on the power switch [5] on the front panel will prevent you 're good and ready. 1. The power LED [8] on the MR8mk2. High-Frequency Response The MR8mk2s are placed in a corner or up against walls, their bass characteristics change. When powering up your new Mackie MR8mk2 Studio Monitors and try setting the LOW FREQ FILTER [4] switch to the +2 dB position...
... other signal source to loud music for the first time. 2. Turn on the power switch [5] on the front panel will prevent you 're good and ready. 1. The power LED [8] on the MR8mk2. High-Frequency Response The MR8mk2s are placed in a corner or up against walls, their bass characteristics change. When powering up your new Mackie MR8mk2 Studio Monitors and try setting the LOW FREQ FILTER [4] switch to the +2 dB position...
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... ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE. 5 ON 7 6 MR8mk2 HIGH FREQUENCY FILTER This switch tailors the overall high-frequency response by too many The connectors are three types of the speakers to the input jacks. 2. If the mixes consistently sound dull or dark when THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES FOR THE U.S. monitors are connected together electrically...
... ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE. 5 ON 7 6 MR8mk2 HIGH FREQUENCY FILTER This switch tailors the overall high-frequency response by too many The connectors are three types of the speakers to the input jacks. 2. If the mixes consistently sound dull or dark when THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES FOR THE U.S. monitors are connected together electrically...
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... some additional high-frequency energy in the monitors satisfies your mixes will be better for information about replacing the fuse. 7. To remove AC power, either turn off the AC supply, or unplug the power cord from the rear of the speaker. Remember how things work in the final mix. 6. See the "Troubleshooting" section on and AC power is ready to turn it at lower levels sound even better when...
... some additional high-frequency energy in the monitors satisfies your mixes will be better for information about replacing the fuse. 7. To remove AC power, either turn off the AC supply, or unplug the power cord from the rear of the speaker. Remember how things work in the final mix. 6. See the "Troubleshooting" section on and AC power is ready to turn it at lower levels sound even better when...
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... both the shape and color of the MR8mk2! The local Mackie dealer should use high-quality, shielded cable to connect the signal source to the signal input jack [1] on . • When the heatsink cools down while the other line-level output connections. Care and Cleaning Mackie Reference Studio Monitors will provide many years of the warranty. The drivers' magnets are shielded to help prevent...
... both the shape and color of the MR8mk2! The local Mackie dealer should use high-quality, shielded cable to connect the signal source to the signal input jack [1] on . • When the heatsink cools down while the other line-level output connections. Care and Cleaning Mackie Reference Studio Monitors will provide many years of the warranty. The drivers' magnets are shielded to help prevent...
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...-type fuse. 115 VAC unit: 1.6 amp slo-blo (T 1.6 AL/250V) 230 VAC unit: 800 milliamp slo-blo (T 800 mAL/250V) 4. If the problem switches sides, it 's not the monitor. • Too much bass or not enough bass? Bad Sound • Is the input connector plugged completely into a different AC circuit. For example, if a left output is connected to produce sound. Reduce the signal level at the monitor...
...-type fuse. 115 VAC unit: 1.6 amp slo-blo (T 1.6 AL/250V) 230 VAC unit: 800 milliamp slo-blo (T 800 mAL/250V) 4. If the problem switches sides, it 's not the monitor. • Too much bass or not enough bass? Bad Sound • Is the input connector plugged completely into a different AC circuit. For example, if a left output is connected to produce sound. Reduce the signal level at the monitor...
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...), to explain the problem. Non-warranty service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. Need help with one of our splendid technical support representatives, (normal business hours, Pacific Time). 10 MR8mk2 MR8mk2 Repair For warranty service, please refer to find: FAQs, manuals, and addendums. • Email us at a factory-authorized service center. To locate...
...), to explain the problem. Non-warranty service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. Need help with one of our splendid technical support representatives, (normal business hours, Pacific Time). 10 MR8mk2 MR8mk2 Repair For warranty service, please refer to find: FAQs, manuals, and addendums. • Email us at a factory-authorized service center. To locate...
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... the MR8mk2. 1/4" TRS Balanced Wiring: Hot (+) Tip Cold (-) Ring Shield (Ground) Sleeve RING SLEEVE SLEEVE RING TIP TIP Balanced 1/4" Connectors RING TIP SLEEVE RCA Plugs and Jacks RCA-type plugs (also known as follows, according to a 1/4" TS phone plug. RCA Unbalanced Wiring: Hot (+) Tip Shield (Ground) Sleeve SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP RCA Unbalanced Connectors Owner's Manual 11 Owner's Manual Appendix B: Connectors XLR Connectors XLR connectors are used to make balanced connections...
... the MR8mk2. 1/4" TRS Balanced Wiring: Hot (+) Tip Cold (-) Ring Shield (Ground) Sleeve RING SLEEVE SLEEVE RING TIP TIP Balanced 1/4" Connectors RING TIP SLEEVE RCA Plugs and Jacks RCA-type plugs (also known as follows, according to a 1/4" TS phone plug. RCA Unbalanced Wiring: Hot (+) Tip Shield (Ground) Sleeve SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP RCA Unbalanced Connectors Owner's Manual 11 Owner's Manual Appendix B: Connectors XLR Connectors XLR connectors are used to make balanced connections...
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... with DMOS power stage Electronic Crossover Crossover Type: 24 dB/octave Crossover Frequency: 3 kHz Sensitivity: +4 dBu at any time without notice. 10.9" / 277 mm 15.7" / 400 mm 12 MR8mk2 13.0" / 330 mm MR8mk2 WEIGHT 27.6 lb / 12.5 kg MR8mk2 Appendix C: Technical Information MR8mk2 Specifications Acoustic Performance Free Field Frequency Response: 40 Hz - 20 kHz Sound Pressure Level @ 1 meter, +4 dBu into Balanced Input: 107 dB SPL @ 1m Maximum SPL Per Pair: 119...
... with DMOS power stage Electronic Crossover Crossover Type: 24 dB/octave Crossover Frequency: 3 kHz Sensitivity: +4 dBu at any time without notice. 10.9" / 277 mm 15.7" / 400 mm 12 MR8mk2 13.0" / 330 mm MR8mk2 WEIGHT 27.6 lb / 12.5 kg MR8mk2 Appendix C: Technical Information MR8mk2 Specifications Acoustic Performance Free Field Frequency Response: 40 Hz - 20 kHz Sound Pressure Level @ 1 meter, +4 dBu into Balanced Input: 107 dB SPL @ 1m Maximum SPL Per Pair: 119...
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... Mackie logo, MR Series and the Running Man. Owner's Manual 13 All Rights Reserved. LO-FREQUENCY DRIVER WOOFER The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of other companies which belong to those respective companies, and are hereby acknowledged. ©2011 LOUD Technologies Inc. POWER LED + LO VDC - Owner's Manual MR8mk2 Block Diagram RCA UNBALANCED LINE INPUT XLR BALANCED 12 LINE INPUT 3 1/4" UNBALANCED LINE INPUT INPUT LEVEL HIGH FREQ +2 dB 0 -2 dB CROSSOVER...
... Mackie logo, MR Series and the Running Man. Owner's Manual 13 All Rights Reserved. LO-FREQUENCY DRIVER WOOFER The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of other companies which belong to those respective companies, and are hereby acknowledged. ©2011 LOUD Technologies Inc. POWER LED + LO VDC - Owner's Manual MR8mk2 Block Diagram RCA UNBALANCED LINE INPUT XLR BALANCED 12 LINE INPUT 3 1/4" UNBALANCED LINE INPUT INPUT LEVEL HIGH FREQ +2 dB 0 -2 dB CROSSOVER...
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..., DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE. AND ICES-003, FOR CANADA. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. INPUT RCA (UNBALANCED) XLR (BALANCED) TRS (BALANCED) SETTINGS HIGH FREQ FILTER INPUT -2dB 0 +2dB (NORMAL) LOW FREQ FILTER OFF MAX LEVEL 0 +2dB +4dB (NORMAL) CAUTION: REPLACE WITH THE SAME FUSE AND RATING. MR8mk2 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE -
..., DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE. AND ICES-003, FOR CANADA. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. INPUT RCA (UNBALANCED) XLR (BALANCED) TRS (BALANCED) SETTINGS HIGH FREQ FILTER INPUT -2dB 0 +2dB (NORMAL) LOW FREQ FILTER OFF MAX LEVEL 0 +2dB +4dB (NORMAL) CAUTION: REPLACE WITH THE SAME FUSE AND RATING. MR8mk2 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE -
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...sales receipt as the specific duration of purchase. No amendment, modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this product, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty. Owner's Manual 15 For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to find contact information...warranty then LOUD or its authorized service representative will at its option, either repair or replace any such nonconforming product, provided that the product will be valid unless set forth in a written instrument signed by calling LOUD technical support at 1.800.898.3211 (...
...sales receipt as the specific duration of purchase. No amendment, modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this product, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty. Owner's Manual 15 For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to find contact information...warranty then LOUD or its authorized service representative will at its option, either repair or replace any such nonconforming product, provided that the product will be valid unless set forth in a written instrument signed by calling LOUD technical support at 1.800.898.3211 (...
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16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA United States and Canada: 800.898.3211 Europe, Asia, Central and South America: 425.487.4333 Middle East and Africa: 31.20.654.4000 Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com E-mail: sales@mackie.com
16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA United States and Canada: 800.898.3211 Europe, Asia, Central and South America: 425.487.4333 Middle East and Africa: 31.20.654.4000 Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com E-mail: sales@mackie.com
Owner's Manual (Deutsch)
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... USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. SERIAL NUMBER REVISION THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES FOR THE U.S. AND ICES-003, FOR CANADA. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. MR8mk2...
... USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. SERIAL NUMBER REVISION THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES FOR THE U.S. AND ICES-003, FOR CANADA. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. MR8mk2...
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und Südamerika: 425.487.4333 Mittlerer Osten und Afrika: 31.20.654.4000 Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com E-Mail: sales@mackie.com 16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA Vereinigte Staaten und Kanada: 800.898.3211 Europa, Asien, Zentral-
und Südamerika: 425.487.4333 Mittlerer Osten und Afrika: 31.20.654.4000 Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com E-Mail: sales@mackie.com 16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA Vereinigte Staaten und Kanada: 800.898.3211 Europa, Asien, Zentral-
Owner's Manual (Español)
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... SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. MR8mk2 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - DO NOT REMOVE COVER. SERIAL NUMBER REVISION THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES FOR THE U.S. ON 14 MR8mk2 INPUT RCA (UNBALANCED) XLR (BALANCED) TRS (BALANCED) SETTINGS HIGH FREQ FILTER INPUT -2dB 0 +2dB (NORMAL) LOW FREQ FILTER OFF MAX LEVEL 0 +2dB +4dB (NORMAL) CAUTION: REPLACE WITH THE SAME FUSE AND RATING...
... SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. MR8mk2 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - DO NOT REMOVE COVER. SERIAL NUMBER REVISION THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES FOR THE U.S. ON 14 MR8mk2 INPUT RCA (UNBALANCED) XLR (BALANCED) TRS (BALANCED) SETTINGS HIGH FREQ FILTER INPUT -2dB 0 +2dB (NORMAL) LOW FREQ FILTER OFF MAX LEVEL 0 +2dB +4dB (NORMAL) CAUTION: REPLACE WITH THE SAME FUSE AND RATING...
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16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA United States and Canada: 800.898.3211 Europe, Asia, Central and South America: 425.487.4333 Middle East and Africa: 31.20.654.4000 Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com E-mail: sales@mackie.com
16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA United States and Canada: 800.898.3211 Europe, Asia, Central and South America: 425.487.4333 Middle East and Africa: 31.20.654.4000 Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com E-mail: sales@mackie.com