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Part No. SW0893 Rev. B  05/11

 

©2011 LOUD Technologies Inc.  All Rights Reserved.

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Owner’s Manual

Owner’

s Manual

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for more information about this and other Mackie products.

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 .................................................6
4. LOW FREQ FILTER ............................................................7
5. POWER SWITCH ..............................................................7
6. MAINS INPUT AND FUSE ..................................................7
7. BASS REFLEX PORT ..........................................................7

FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................................7

8. 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

MR5MK2 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................12
MR5MK2 BLOCK DIAGRAM ..................................................13

MR5MK2 LIMITED WARRANTY .....................................................15

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human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural 

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Contents

MR5mk2 Features

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High-resolution, powered studio reference monitor

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Ultra-low distortion 5.25" woofer

 

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Long voice coil winding length allows high output  

    with controlled low frequency performance

 

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Optimally sized inverted dust cap stiffens cone for  

    smooth response

 

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Hyperbolic curved cone profile reduces severe  

    cone resonances

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High-output 1" silk dome tweeter

 

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Neodymium magnet minimizes distortion and  

    handles fast transients in dynamic source material

 

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Ferro-fluid cooling protects against power    

    compression

 

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Acoustic absorption backing material provides  

    smooth, reflection-free performance

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Precision Class A/B amplification with Active  

protection circuits: 55W for LF / 30W for HF

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Optimally sized custom waveguide provides seamless 

transition of HF and LF

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Minimum-diffraction molded baffle imparts superior 

stereo imaging and depth

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Adjustable HF and LF acoustic controls offer sonic 

tailoring to your mixing space

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Flexible inputs include XLR, TRS and RCA  

 

connections

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Magnetic shielding allows safe placement near  

computers and video monitors

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Precisely tuned to work interchangeably with other 

MRmk2 monitors

Summary of Contents for mr5mk2

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL High Resolution Powered Studio Monitor MR5mk2 ...

Page 2: ...experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by LOUD Technologies Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules 21 This apparatus does not exceed the Class A Class B whichever is applicable limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the ...

Page 3: ... hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE At the same time your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office waste authority or your household waste disposal service Contents MR5mk2 Features ...

Page 4: ...ssional monitoring system The completely re voiced MR5mk2 features all new high end drivers and provides unmatched frequency response performance in its category The MR5mk2 s precision Class A B amplification 55W LF 30W HF offers class leading power tons of connection options and simple acoustic controls for room correction Plus an optimally sized custom waveguide and minimum diffraction molded ba...

Page 5: ...sponse in a room that s optimized for bass reproduction A lot of factors can conspire to thwart the MR5mk2s 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 in action Luckily we ve armed you with some compensating controls that you can use to optimize the frequency response of the speakers in your particular...

Page 6: ... of input connectors XLR 1 4 inch and RCA Since all three of them are connected together electrically do not connect more than one signal at a time to the input jacks The XLR connector and 1 4 inch TRS tip ring sleeve connector accept a balanced signal while the RCA connector accepts an unbalanced signal A balanced signal provides better noise rejection and is the preferred method especially if us...

Page 7: ...the characteristics of the woofer to produce low frequency extension Conversely if the mixes are consistently too bright then adding some additional high frequency 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 least that loud However strange it may sou...

Page 8: ...ers 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 MR5mk2 by overdriving them Such damage is beyond the scope of the warranty OverexcursionProtection A 12 dB octave high pass filter at 50...

Page 9: ...ted 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 circuit as the monitor Dimmers cause buzzing noises Use an AC line filter or plug the monitor into a different AC circuit Excessive hiss is an indication of an incorrect gain setting somewhere before the ...

Page 10: ... Support 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 Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors Need help with your new MR5mk2 Visit www mackie com and click Support to find FAQs manuals and...

Page 11: ...SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP RING RING TIP SLEEVE RING 1 4 TS Phone Plugs and Jacks 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 MR5mk2 1 4 TS Unbalanced Wiring Hot Tip Shield Ground Sleeve RCA Plugs and Jacks RCA type plugs also known as ph...

Page 12: ...e 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 MR5mk2 Specifications Acoustic Performance Free Field Frequency Response 50 Hz 20 kHz Sound Pressure Level 1 meter 4 dBu into Balanced Input 104 dB SPL 1m Maximum SPL Per Pair 116 dB SPL 1m Transducers Low Frequency...

Page 13: ...ged MR5mk2 Block Diagram 2011 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 FREQ HI FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER HI FREQUENCY DRIVER LO FREQUENCY DRIVER TWEETER HI VDC HI VDC OVEREXCURSION PROTECT LO FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER WOOFER HI VDC LO VDC TOROIDAL POWER TRANSFOR...

Page 14: ...E FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION WARNING TO REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSETHIS EQUIPMENTTO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ...

Page 15: ...vice 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 mackie com support or by calling LOUD technical support at 1 800 898 3211 toll free in the U S and Canada during normal business hours Pacific Time excluding weekends or LOUD holidays Please retain t...

Page 16: ... 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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