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MR8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. Use a non-scratch cloth to protect the finish. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
Owner’s Manual Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............2 INTRODUCTION..................................................4 QUICK START.............................................................................5 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION ..............................6 1. SIGNAL INPUTS................................................................ 6 2. INPUT LEVEL..................................................................... 6 3. HIGH FREQUENCY FILTER.........................................
MR8 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the MR8 Mackie Reference Studio Monitors. Just as we revolutionized the studio monitor market with our flagship HR824 Studio Monitor, we have done it again with the most affordable precision active studio monitors ever made. The MR8 features design elements shared by our HR MK2 Series high resolution studio monitors, providing a level of performance never before available at this price.
We realize that you can’t wait to hook up your new Mackie MR8 Studio Monitors and try them out. Nevertheless, please take the time to read this page NOW, and the rest can wait until you’re good and ready. 1. Turn the INPUT LEVEL [2] control on the back of the cabinet down (fully counterclockwise) before turning on the monitor for the first time. 2. Set the power switch [5] on the back panel off.
MR8 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION This is where you connect your signal to the monitor, and make adjustments to the frequency response of the speakers to match the monitor’s location and your room’s environment. 2. INPUT LEVEL The MR8 expects a line-level signal at its input. Use this control to adjust the sensitivity of the input section according to the signal strength at its input. 1.
It’s a real rush to mix really loud. But remember that the resulting mix only sounds good when you play it at least that loud. However strange it may sound, mixes made at lower levels sound even better when played loud, perhaps even a bit bigger than life. Get that sound level meter out. Decide what level you’re going to mix at and use the meter to help keep you mixing at that level. Your ears will thank you, and your mixes will be better for it. 4.
MR8 PROTECTION CIRCUITS There are several protection mechanisms designed into the MR8 to safeguard the loudspeakers and amplifiers from inadvertent damage. CAUTION: The protection circuits are designed to prevent damage to the loudspeakers under reasonable and sensible conditions. Should you choose to ignore the warning signs (i.e., excessive distortion), you can still damage the speakers in the MR8 by overdriving them. Such damage is beyond the scope of the warranty.
If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support section of our website (www.mackie.com/support) where you will find lots of useful information such as FAQs, documentation, and user forums. You may find the answer to the problem without having to send your Mackie product away.
MR8 Repair For warranty repair or replacement, refer to the warranty information on page 15. Non-warranty repair for Mackie products is available at a factory-authorized service center. To locate your nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click “Support” and select “Locate a Service Center.” Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors.
XLR Connectors 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks XLR connectors are used to make balanced connections to the MR8. They are wired as follows, according to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). “TS” stands for Tip-Sleeve, the two connections available on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. They are used for unbalanced signals. It is okay to connect an unbalanced 1/4" phone plug into the 1/4" TRS phone jack on the MR8.
MR8 Appendix C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION MR8 Specifications Acoustic Performance Equalization Free Field Frequency Response: 40 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) Low Frequency EQ: +2 dB/+4 dB @ 100 Hz, shelving High Frequency EQ: ±2 dB @ 5 kHz, shelving Lower Cutoff Frequency: –3 dB @ 60 Hz Upper Cutoff Frequency: –3 dB @ 22 kHz AC Power Requirements 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:
RCA UNBALANCED LINE INPUT XLR BALANCED LINE INPUT HI-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER HIGH FREQ 1 CROSSOVER +2 dB 0 –2 dB 2 3 INPUT LEVEL +HI VDC HI-FREQUENCY DRIVER HI-FREQ TWEET LO-FREQ 1/4" UNBALANCED LINE INPUT –HI VDC OVEREXCURSION PROTECT 60 Hz DARK SIDE OF THE MOON LO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER LOW FREQ +HI VDC Owner’s Manual MR8 Block Diagram LO-FREQUENCY DRIVER +4 dB +2 dB 0 WOOF –HI VDC FUSE POWER POWER LED + HI VDC – MACKIE MR5 BLOCK DIAGRAM 08.29.
MR8 DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA MANUFACTURED IN CHINA • FABRIQUE EN CHINE COPYRIGHT©2007 • "MACKIE" AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. • PATENT PENDING. CAUTION! SERIAL / DATE CODE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. A. LOUD Technologies Inc. warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. You may purchase an additional 24-month Extended Warranty (for a total of 36 months of coverage). Visit our website and follow the “Product Registration” links for details (www.mackie.com).
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