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Part No. SW1198 Rev. A  06/17

 

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Owner’s Manual

Owner’

s Manual

Contents

MR Features

•  Designed for superior mix translation and accuracy  
 

for professional results in any studio

•  Equipped with Mackie’s proven logarithmic  
 

waveguide design  

 

o  Ultra-wide dispersion for enhanced stereo   

 

 

imaging and listening sweet spot 

 

o  Precise acoustic alignment offers incredibly  

 

 

balanced sound across the entire frequency  

  spectrum

•  1" silk dome tweeter provides fast transient  
 

response for detailed high end and vocal clarity

•  Polypropylene woofer delivers responsive,  
 

dynamic low frequency response 

 

o  MR524 – 5.25" 

 

o  MR624 – 6.5" 

 

o  MR824 – 8"

•  Bi-amplified Class A/B amplification 
 

o  MR524 – 50 watts 

 

o  MR624 – 65 watts 

 

o  MR824 – 85 watts

•  Frequency response:  
 

o  MR524 – 45 Hz – 20 kHz 

 

o  MR624 – 38 Hz – 20 kHz 

 

o  MR824 – 35 Hz – 20 kHz 

•  Optimize MR monitors for your mixing environment  
 

o  Adjustable acoustic space filters maintain flat  

 

 

response in typical placement configurations 

 

o  HF filter applies boost or cut to compensate  

 

 

for particularly dull or bright sounding rooms

•  Professional MDF cabinet design built to last    
 

and look great in any studio 

 

o  Custom designed internal bracing adds  

 

 

stiffness for reduced distortion and enhanced  

 

 

low frequency response

•  Flexible inputs for simple connection to almost  
 

any audio source

•  Acoustically optimized with sound-tightening  
 

acoustic absorption material

•  Add the companion MRS10 studio subwoofer  
 

for powerful, deep low frequency extension  

 

perfect for electronic music, hip-hop and more

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Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................2
Table Of Contents .............................................................................3
Features ..........................................................................................3
Introduction .....................................................................................4
Quick Start.......................................................................................5
Hookup Diagram ..............................................................................6
Rear Panel Description  ....................................................................7

1. Power Connection And Fuse ..............................................7
2. Power Switch ...................................................................7
3. Signal Inputs ....................................................................7
4. Acoustic Space ..................................................................8
5. High Frequency Filter ........................................................8
6. Input Level .......................................................................8
7. Custom-Tuned Rear Port ...................................................8

Front Panel Description ....................................................................8

8. Front Panel LED ................................................................8

Protection Circuits ............................................................................9

Overexcursion Protection ......................................................9
Thermal Protection ...............................................................9
Integrated Magnetic Shielding ...............................................9
Input Signal Wiring ...............................................................9

Care And Cleaning ............................................................................9
Appendix A: Service Information ....................................................10

Troubleshooting ..................................................................10
Repair ................................................................................11

Appendix B: Technical Information ..................................................12

MR Specifications ..................................................................12
MR Dimensions ......................................................................13
MR Block Diagram .................................................................14

Limited Warranty ...........................................................................15

Summary of Contents for MR524

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL Powered Studio Monitors...

Page 2: ...found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resident...

Page 3: ...design built to last and look great in any studio o Custom designed internal bracing adds stiffness for reduced distortion and enhanced low frequency response Flexible inputs for simple connection to...

Page 4: ...n podcasts or other streaming audio Voiceovers too Video post production Edit suites for small productions such as commercials budget films or multimedia for internet broadcast etc Home theater and ot...

Page 5: ...Room MRs achieve the best bass response in a room that s optimized for bass reproduction A lot of factors can conspire to thwart the MR s extended low frequency including room shape room volume and ac...

Page 6: ...y so let s take a quick look at a fairly typical setup In this example whatever sources you desire are plugged into the Big Knob Studio s inputs Next the main L R outputs from a Big Knob Studio are co...

Page 7: ...Connectors This is where the signal is connected to the monitor and adjustments are made to the frequency response of the speakers to match the monitor s location and the room s environment 1 Power Co...

Page 8: ...ly designed with respect to the volume of the cabinet and the characteristics of the woofer to produce low frequency extension Front Panel Description 8 Front Panel LED This LED will illuminate solid...

Page 9: ...to the MR studio monitors to safeguard the speakers and amplifiers from inadvertent damage CAUTION The protection circuits are designed to prevent damage to the speakers under reasonable and sensible...

Page 10: ...ed near 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 circu...

Page 11: ...or distributors If you do not have access to our website please call our Tech Support department at 1 800 898 3211 normal business hours Pacific Time to explain the problem They will tell you where t...

Page 12: ...6 in 320 mm Weight 23 0 lb 10 4 kg Damping Adiabatic batting MR524 624 824 Disclaimer LOUD Technologies Inc is always striving to improve our products by incorporating new and improved materials comp...

Page 13: ...Manual MR524Dimensions MR624Dimensions MR824Dimensions 15 7 400 mm 10 1 256 mm 12 6 320 mm WEIGHT 23 0 lb 10 4 kg 12 9 328 mm 8 3 210 mm 11 2 284 mm WEIGHT 16 5 lb 7 5 kg 11 1 281 mm WEIGHT 10 2 lb 4...

Page 14: ...ledged 2017 LOUD Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved MRBlockDiagram 2 dB 0 2 3 1 2 dB HIGH FREQ XLR BALANCED LINE INPUT RCA UNBALANCED LINE INPUT 1 4 BALANCED UNBALANCED LINE INPUT INPUT LEVEL CROSSO...

Page 15: ...service 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...

Page 16: ...16220 Wood Red Road NE Woodinville WA 98072 USA Phone 425 487 4333 Toll free 800 898 3211 Fax 425 487 4337 www mackie com...

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