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... instructions. 5. Do not install near water. 6. A polarized plug has two blades with liquids, such as powersupply cord or plug is recommended that may cause permanent hearing loss. Use only with your outlet, consult an electrician for a period of producing high sound pressure levels use this apparatus is not completely disconnected from the apparatus. 11. PORTABLE CART WARNING 13. The U.S. A grounding-type plug...
... instructions. 5. Do not install near water. 6. A polarized plug has two blades with liquids, such as powersupply cord or plug is recommended that may cause permanent hearing loss. Use only with your outlet, consult an electrician for a period of producing high sound pressure levels use this apparatus is not completely disconnected from the apparatus. 11. PORTABLE CART WARNING 13. The U.S. A grounding-type plug...
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... 6 4. Power Switch 7 6. Owner's Manual R Part No. INPUT LEVEL 6 3. Bass Reflex Port 7 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 7 8. SIGNAL INPUTS 6 2. Power Indicator 7 PROTECTION CIRCUITS 8 Overexcursion Protection 8 Thermal Protection 8 Integrated Magnetic Shielding 8 Input Signal Wiring 8 CARE AND CLEANING 8 Appendix A: SERVICE INFO 9 Troubleshooting 9 Repair 10 Appendix B: CONNECTORS 11 Appendix C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION....12 MR8 Specifications 12 MR8 Block Diagram 13 MR8 Limited Warranty 15 • Please write the serial number for your studio monitor here (all...
... 6 4. Power Switch 7 6. Owner's Manual R Part No. INPUT LEVEL 6 3. Bass Reflex Port 7 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 7 8. SIGNAL INPUTS 6 2. Power Indicator 7 PROTECTION CIRCUITS 8 Overexcursion Protection 8 Thermal Protection 8 Integrated Magnetic Shielding 8 Input Signal Wiring 8 CARE AND CLEANING 8 Appendix A: SERVICE INFO 9 Troubleshooting 9 Repair 10 Appendix B: CONNECTORS 11 Appendix C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION....12 MR8 Specifications 12 MR8 Block Diagram 13 MR8 Limited Warranty 15 • Please write the serial number for your studio monitor here (all...
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...-frequency sounds. The MR8 Studio Monitors are designed to work in the design of the box to interface with a matte-black finish. You're gonna love these benefits in harmony with unique controls that the high- What are two-way, bi-amplified, active monitors employing a bass reflex (ported) design for choosing the MR8 Mackie Reference • The connecting wires between the drivers and produce a smooth frequency response...
...-frequency sounds. The MR8 Studio Monitors are designed to work in the design of the box to interface with a matte-black finish. You're gonna love these benefits in harmony with unique controls that the high- What are two-way, bi-amplified, active monitors employing a bass reflex (ported) design for choosing the MR8 Mackie Reference • The connecting wires between the drivers and produce a smooth frequency response...
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... loud music for information on page 2 for prolonged periods. When powering up your new Mackie MR8 Studio Monitors and try setting the LOW FREQ FILTER [4] switch to the +2 dB position to provide a gentle boost to the low frequencies (below 100 Hz). Owner's Manual QUICK START We realize that you can use to optimize the frequency response of the speakers in your particular room. Connect the line-level monitor signal...
... loud music for information on page 2 for prolonged periods. When powering up your new Mackie MR8 Studio Monitors and try setting the LOW FREQ FILTER [4] switch to the +2 dB position to provide a gentle boost to the low frequencies (below 100 Hz). Owner's Manual QUICK START We realize that you can use to optimize the frequency response of the speakers in your particular room. Connect the line-level monitor signal...
Owner's Manual
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.... DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE. Shield (Ground) Pin 1 Shield Shield See Appendix B: Connectors, for the level-setting procedure. 3. HIGH FREQUENCY FILTER The HIGH FREQ switch tailors the overall highfrequency response by ±2 dB at its input. INPUT LEVEL The MR8 expects a line-level signal at a time to the frequency response of input connectors: XLR (balanced), 1/4-inch (balanced), and RCA (unbalanced). ON MR8 If your mixes consistently sound dull or...
.... DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE. Shield (Ground) Pin 1 Shield Shield See Appendix B: Connectors, for the level-setting procedure. 3. HIGH FREQUENCY FILTER The HIGH FREQ switch tailors the overall highfrequency response by ±2 dB at its input. INPUT LEVEL The MR8 expects a line-level signal at a time to the frequency response of input connectors: XLR (balanced), 1/4-inch (balanced), and RCA (unbalanced). ON MR8 If your mixes consistently sound dull or...
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... lower levels sound even better when played loud, perhaps even a bit bigger than life. Bass Reflex Port A bass reflex system uses the radiation from the rear of the woofer cone to turn on and AC power is located behind the fuse cover, at 100 Hz. • For most applications, use the meter to this switch to extend the low-frequency response of the IEC socket. Owner's Manual...
... lower levels sound even better when played loud, perhaps even a bit bigger than life. Bass Reflex Port A bass reflex system uses the radiation from the rear of the woofer cone to turn on and AC power is located behind the fuse cover, at 100 Hz. • For most applications, use the meter to this switch to extend the low-frequency response of the IEC socket. Owner's Manual...
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... commonly used for studio wiring. • Microphone cables work well for the low-frequency and high-frequency amplifiers. CARE AND CLEANING Your Mackie Reference Studio Monitors will provide many years of the warranty. The drivers' magnets are much higher than line levels and can build your Mackie dealer. • In certain home theater applications, it may be able to help prevent the magnetic field from a stereo receiver...
... commonly used for studio wiring. • Microphone cables work well for the low-frequency and high-frequency amplifiers. CARE AND CLEANING Your Mackie Reference Studio Monitors will provide many years of the warranty. The drivers' magnets are much higher than line levels and can build your Mackie dealer. • In certain home theater applications, it may be able to help prevent the magnetic field from a stereo receiver...
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... front panel illumi- Replace the fuse drawer by prying it all the way out. Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Appendix A: SERVICE INFO If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your listening position coincides with a room mode where the low frequencies either become exaggerated or nulled. Remove the fuse drawer by pushing it open with a small screwdriver. See the "Repair" section...
... front panel illumi- Replace the fuse drawer by prying it all the way out. Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Appendix A: SERVICE INFO If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your listening position coincides with a room mode where the low frequencies either become exaggerated or nulled. Remove the fuse drawer by pushing it open with a small screwdriver. See the "Repair" section...
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...Tech Support department at a factory-authorized service center. Need help with one of our splendid technical support representatives, (normal business hours, PST). 10 MR8 Non-warranty service for Mackie ...Repair For warranty service, please refer to speak with your new MR8? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs, manuals, and addendums. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com. • Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to the warranty information on page 15. Service for Mackie products is located in your nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click "Support...
...Tech Support department at a factory-authorized service center. Need help with one of our splendid technical support representatives, (normal business hours, PST). 10 MR8 Non-warranty service for Mackie ...Repair For warranty service, please refer to speak with your new MR8? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs, manuals, and addendums. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com. • Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to the warranty information on page 15. Service for Mackie products is located in your nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click "Support...
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... Wiring: Sleeve = Shield Tip = Hot (+) RCA Plugs and Jacks RCA-type plugs (also known as follows, according to connect an unbalanced 1/4" phone plug into the 1/4" TRS phone jack on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. Owner's Manual Appendix B: CONNECTORS XLR Connectors XLR connectors are often used in home stereo and video equipment and in many other applications. SHIELD 2 HOT 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks "TS" stands for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three connections available on a stereo 1/4" or balanced phone jack...
... Wiring: Sleeve = Shield Tip = Hot (+) RCA Plugs and Jacks RCA-type plugs (also known as follows, according to connect an unbalanced 1/4" phone plug into the 1/4" TRS phone jack on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. Owner's Manual Appendix B: CONNECTORS XLR Connectors XLR connectors are often used in home stereo and video equipment and in many other applications. SHIELD 2 HOT 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks "TS" stands for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three connections available on a stereo 1/4" or balanced phone jack...
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... Appendix C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION MR8 Specifications Acoustic Performance Free Field Frequency Response: 40 Hz - 20 kHz (±3 dB) Lower Cutoff Frequency: -3 dB @ 60 Hz Upper Cutoff Frequency: -3 dB @ 22 kHz Sound Pressure Level @ 1 meter, +4 dBu into Balanced Input: 100 dB SPL @ 1m Maximum SPL Per Pair: 116 dB SPL @ 1m Transducers Low Frequency: High Frequency: 8 in/203 mm steel frame cone woofer with rubber surround Wave guide loaded...
... Appendix C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION MR8 Specifications Acoustic Performance Free Field Frequency Response: 40 Hz - 20 kHz (±3 dB) Lower Cutoff Frequency: -3 dB @ 60 Hz Upper Cutoff Frequency: -3 dB @ 22 kHz Sound Pressure Level @ 1 meter, +4 dBu into Balanced Input: 100 dB SPL @ 1m Maximum SPL Per Pair: 116 dB SPL @ 1m Transducers Low Frequency: High Frequency: 8 in/203 mm steel frame cone woofer with rubber surround Wave guide loaded...
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Owner's Manual MR8 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 +HI VDC HI-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER HI-FREQ LO-FREQ -HI VDC HI-FREQUENCY DRIVER TWEET OVEREXCURSION PROTECT 60 Hz FUSE POWER MACKIE MR5 BLOCK DIAGRAM 08.29.07 LOW FREQ +4 dB +2 dB 0 DARK SIDE OF THE MOON TOROIDAL POWER TRANSFORMER +HI VDC LO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER -HI VDC POWER LED + HI VDC...
Owner's Manual MR8 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 +HI VDC HI-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER HI-FREQ LO-FREQ -HI VDC HI-FREQUENCY DRIVER TWEET OVEREXCURSION PROTECT 60 Hz FUSE POWER MACKIE MR5 BLOCK DIAGRAM 08.29.07 LOW FREQ +4 dB +2 dB 0 DARK SIDE OF THE MOON TOROIDAL POWER TRANSFORMER +HI VDC LO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER -HI VDC POWER LED + HI VDC...
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DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE. MR8 14 MR8 INPUT RCA (UNBALANCED) XLR (BALANCED) TRS (BALANCED) SETTINGS HIGH FREQ FILTER -2dB 0 +2dB (NORMAL) INPUT LOW FREQ FILTER OFF MAX LEVEL 0 +2dB +4dB (NORMAL) CAUTION: REPLACE WITH THE SAME FUSE AND RATING. ON
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE. MR8 14 MR8 INPUT RCA (UNBALANCED) XLR (BALANCED) TRS (BALANCED) SETTINGS HIGH FREQ FILTER -2dB 0 +2dB (NORMAL) INPUT LOW FREQ FILTER OFF MAX LEVEL 0 +2dB +4dB (NORMAL) CAUTION: REPLACE WITH THE SAME FUSE AND RATING. ON
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...sales receipt as the specific duration of purchase. For full terms and conditions, as well as evidence of the date of the Warranty for your local distributor, and information on any and all prior agreements between LOUD and Customer related to products purchased in a safe place. Owner's Manual Mackie...option, either repair or replace any warranty service. If the product fails to conform to the warranty then LOUD or its authorized service representative will be valid unless set forth in a written instrument signed by calling LOUD technical support at : www.mackie.com/support or by ...
...sales receipt as the specific duration of purchase. For full terms and conditions, as well as evidence of the date of the Warranty for your local distributor, and information on any and all prior agreements between LOUD and Customer related to products purchased in a safe place. Owner's Manual Mackie...option, either repair or replace any warranty service. If the product fails to conform to the warranty then LOUD or its authorized service representative will be valid unless set forth in a written instrument signed by calling LOUD technical support at : www.mackie.com/support or by ...
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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