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MR5

MR5

Appendix C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Equalization

Low Frequency EQ:  

+2 dB/+4 dB @ 100 Hz, shelving

High Frequency EQ:  

±2 dB @ 5 kHz, shelving

AC Power Requirements

US:  

 

120 VAC, 60 Hz 

Europe:    

240 VAC, 50 Hz 

Korea:    

220 VAC, 60 Hz 

Japan:    

100 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Note:

 The MR5 does not support multiple voltage configura-

tions. Make sure the voltage rating for your particular model 
(as indicated on the rear panel near the IEC socket) corre-
sponds with your local AC mains voltage.
AC Connector:  

3-pin IEC 250 VAC, 16 A male

Fuse: 

 

115 VAC: T 1.6AL/250 V 

 

 

230 VAC: T 800 mAL/250 V

Power Consumption: 
 

 

75 watts with music, loud mix 

 

 

10 watts quiescent (idle)

Physical Dimensions and Weight

Enclosure:  

 

0.625 in/16 mm thick MDF with  

 

 

 

0.750 in/19 mm MDF front panel

Damping:  

 

Adiabatic foam

Dimensions: 
 

Height:    

11.25 in/286 mm 

 

 

 

11.50 in/292 mm including top of  

 

 

 

waveguide 

 

Width:    

7.75 in/197 mm 

 

Depth:    

10.50 in/266 mm 

 

Weight:    

14.3 lb/6.5 kg

Disclaimer

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.

MR5 Specifications

Acoustic Performance

Free Field Frequency Response:  
 

 

 

60 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:  

113 dB SPL @ 1m

Transducers

Low Frequency:    

5.25 in/133 mm steel frame  

 

 

 

cone woofer with rubber surround

High Frequency:    

Wave guide loaded 1 in/25 mm silk  

 

 

 

dome tweeter

Amplifiers

Low Frequency Power:  

55 watts, 4 ohm load,  

 

 

 

85 watts peak

High Frequency Power:  

30 watts, 4 ohm load,  

 

 

 

50 watts peak

Slew Rate:  

 

> 15 V/µs

Distortion (THD, SMPTE IMD, DIM 100):  
 

 

 

< 0.035% 

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  
 

Low Frequency:   > 101 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz,    

 

unweighted, referenced to 55 watts into 4 ohms 

 

High Frequency:   > 93 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz,    

 

unweighted, referenced to 30 watts into 4 ohms

Type:  

 

 

Monolithic IC, Class AB with  

 

 

 

DMOS power stage

Electronic Crossover

Crossover Type:    

24 dB/octave

Crossover Frequency:  

4 kHz

Sensitivity:  

 

+4 dBu at 300 Hz for full output

Input Impedance:    

20 k

Ω

, balanced bridging;  

 

 

 

10 k

Ω

 unbalanced

10.50" (266 mm)

11.25"

(286 mm)

11.50"

(292 mm)

MR5

WEIGHT

 14.3 lb

(6.5 kg)

7.75" (197 mm)

Summary of Contents for MR5

Page 1: ...F 4A B 0 D0 3 High Resolution Active Studio Monitor...

Page 2: ...roducing high sound pres sure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in...

Page 3: ..._______________________________ Date of Purchase _____________ Monitor 3 Contents IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS 2 INTRODUCTION 4 QUICKSTART 5 REARPANELDESCRIPTION 6 1 SIGNALINPUTS 6 2 INPUTLEVEL 6 3 HIG...

Page 4: ...sion active studio monitors ever made The MR5 features design elements shared by our HR MK2 Series high reso lution studio monitors providing a level of performance never before available at this pric...

Page 5: ...oduction A lot of fac tors can conspire to thwart the MR5s extended low frequency including room shape room volume and acoustical treatment This is not a cop out or an apology It s plain old physics i...

Page 6: ...the monitors by using the 2 dB position of the switch 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 locati...

Page 7: ...quency energy in the monitors satisfies your ears and the resultant mix has less HF content It s a real rush to mix really loud But remember that the resulting mix only sounds good when you play it at...

Page 8: ...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 MR5 by overdriving t...

Page 9: ...AC cables power transformers or other EMI sources including wall warts and line lumps These sources usually produce hum Is there a light dimmer or other triac based device on the same AC circuit as t...

Page 10: ...pport department at 1 800 898 3211 normal business hours Pacific Time to explain the problem They will tell you where the nearest factory authorized service center is located in your area Service for...

Page 11: ...Ring Cold 2 2 3 1 1 SHIELD COLD HOT SHIELD COLD HOT 3 SHIELD COLD HOT 3 2 1 SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP RING RING TIP SLEEVE RING 1 4 TS Phone Plugs and Jacks TS stands for Tip Sleeve the two connections av...

Page 12: ...components and manufacturing methods Therefore we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice MR5 Specifications Acoustic Performance Free Field Frequency Response 60...

Page 13: ...R5 Block Diagram 2009 LOUD Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved 2 dB 0 2 3 1 2 dB HIGH FREQ XLR BALANCED LINE INPUT RCA UNBALANCED LINE INPUT 1 4 UNBALANCED LINE INPUT INPUT LEVEL CROSSOVER HI FREQ LO...

Page 14: ...GS LOW FREQ FILTER HIGH FREQ FILTER 0 BALANCED BALANCED UNBALANCED 2dB 2dB 2dB 4dB CAUTION REPLACE WITH THE SAME FUSE AND RATING DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE ON NORMAL 0 NORMAL LEVEL IN...

Page 15: ...ice representative will at its option either repair or replace any such nonconforming product provided that Customer gives notice of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at www...

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