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OWNER’S MANUAL

HR824 MK2

High Resolution Active Studio Monitor

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Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL HR824 MK2 High Resolution Active Studio Monitor ...

Page 2: ...oise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of time The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart According to OSHA any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in some hearing loss To ensure aga...

Page 3: ... for extremely flat frequency response at a reasonable price The HR824 MK2s have been rede signed with modern components for improved accuracy and an extended low frequency response InvestmentsinExcellence When we decided it was time to update the HR824s we turned to our expert loudspeaker and transducer de sign engineering team at EAW to determine how to make an already excellent studio monitor e...

Page 4: ...l so you really know what they do For now just leave them at the factory default settings ACOUSTIC SPACE WHOLE LOW FREQ 49Hz HIGH FREQ 0 except for the POWER MODE 6 switch Be sure it is set to the STANDBY position 1 Connect the line level monitor signal from your mixer preamp or other signal source to the SIGNAL INPUT 1 jack on the HR824 MK2 Studio Monitor 1 4 inch PHONE XLR or RCA 2 Connect the s...

Page 5: ...ESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE WA USA MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE COPYRIGHT 2005 MACKIE FR SERIES AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC PATENT PENDING SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE DEBRA...

Page 6: ...ition If you find it necessary to place the speakers in a horizontal position on their sides place them so that the woofers are toward the inside that is so the woofers are closest to each other This provides the best low frequency summing and overall imaging The HR824 MK2s can also be wall mounted using the mounting hardware located on the bottom of the cabi net This is designed to be used with t...

Page 7: ...ties doing work in broadcast music or multi media applica tions HR824 MK2 THX pm3 Certification When we submitted the HR824 MK2s for THX pm3 Certification they passed on the first try with no modifi cations Anyone seeking THX Certification for their studio or striving to maintain THX standards can use the HR824 MK2s and rest assured that their facility is in full compliance Contents IMPORTANTSAFET...

Page 8: ...tion to reduce the low frequency output by 4 dB to compensate for the quarter space placement If you use the HR824 MK2s free standing away from walls and corners whole space 3C set the ACOUS TIC SPACE switch to the C position NORMAL 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 env...

Page 9: ...icting the low frequency content allows raising the mid frequency level some what If your client insists on mixing LOUD this may be a workable strategy 5 HIGHFREQFILTER AUTO STANDBY ON ON ACOUSTIC SPACE LOW FREQ HIGH FREQ POWER MODE NORMAL OFF HALF QUARTER WHOLE NORMAL 37Hz 80Hz 0 NORMAL 2dB 2dB 47Hz INPUT SENSITIVITY LOW CUT 10dB NORMAL THX 0 dB The HIGH FREQ FILTER switch tailors the overall hig...

Page 10: ...F content The timbre of your monitors affects the way that your mixes play on other equipment Remember that the moni tors have a mirroring effect on the mix if the monitors make something too loud in the mix it usually results in not enough of that thing on tape Start with the response modification switches in the factory recommended settings see Quick Start Sec tion After prolonged listening if y...

Page 11: ...or more The HR824 MK2 is a bass reflex 6th order system Rather than use ports the vent takes the form of a pas sive radiator a mass loaded flat piston coupled to the air trapped within the enclosure You can t see the passive radiator because it is located at the rear of the cabinet behind the power amplifier assembly Simple ports or ducts must have sufficient surface area to prevent the velocity o...

Page 12: ...anel power switch turns the HR824 MK2 on even when there is no signal present If there is no signal after about two minutes the auto off function is activated and the amplifiers go into Standby mode indicated when the power ring goes off 10 PowerRingandOverloadIndicator The power ring around the power switch illuminates when the power amplifiers are on and turns off when the amplifiers are in Stan...

Page 13: ...y induced noise like EMI and RFI Route the cable away from AC power cords and outlets These are common sources for hum in an audio signal Wall warts and line lumps are especially insidious hum inducers You can purchase quality cables from your Mackie dealer In certain home theater applications it may be nec essary to connect the speaker outputs from a stereo receiver to the inputs of the HR824 MK2...

Page 14: ...nal from the mixer Bad Sound Is the input connector plugged completely into the jack If using a 1 4 TS or TRS plug make sure it is plugged all the way in Is it loud and distorted Reduce the signal level at the mixer If possible listen to the signal source with headphones plugged into the preamp stage If it sounds bad there it s not the monitor Too much bass or not enough bass Move around the room ...

Page 15: ...damage that occurs due to non factory packaging 5 Include a legible note stating your name shipping address no P O boxes daytime phone number Service Request Number and a detailed description of the problem including how we can duplicate it 6 Write the Service Request Number in BIG PRINT on top of the box Units sent without the Service Request Number will be refused 7 Tech Support will tell you wh...

Page 16: ...tection Low Line Voltage Shut Down 60 of Nominal Line Thermal Protection Amplifier Shut Down Auto Reset Muting 5 seconds at turn on Driver Protection Independent LF and HF Detection Overall Compression HR824 MK2 Specifications Enclosure Materials and Construction 3 4 inch 19 mm thick MDF cabinet construction with internal bracing to add to cabinet stiffness Piano black gloss finish Die cast alumin...

Page 17: ...watts Physical Properties Height 16 8 in 42 5 cm Width 10 8 in 27 3 cm Depth Enclosure 11 4 in 29 0 cm Depth Overall 13 8 in 35 1 cm Weight 34 6 lb 15 7 kg LOUD Technologies is always striving to improve our products by incorporating new and improved materials components and manufacturing methods Therefore we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice Graphs 11 4 2...

Page 18: ... ON AUTO STANDBY 15VDC SIGNAL SENSE MUTE ON OFF CONTROL MUTE THERMAL SWITCH LOW AC VOLTS SENSE POWER SWITCH FRONT PANEL POWER MODE SWITCH POWER RING POWER WHITE OVERLOAD RED HIGH MUTE OFF LOW MUTE ON MACKIE HR824 MK2 BLOCK DIAGRAM 030207 OUTER SPACE The following are trademarks or registered trade marks of LOUD Technologies Inc The Mackie logo HR Series Zero Edge Baffle and the Running Man THX and...

Page 19: ...ne of the LOUD Technologies factory authorized service centers and deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced within thirty days of receipt LOUD Technologies and its authorized service centers may use refurbished parts for repair or replacement of any product Products returned to LOUD Technologies that do not meet the terms of this Warra...

Page 20: ... 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 ...

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