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XR SERIES MONITORS
XR Series Monit
ors
Introduction
Attention to detail makes all the difference when
it comes to true professional studio monitors, and we
didn’t compromise on any. Rather than a simple bolt-
on rear port, we created a unique mount that allows
it to sit perfectly flush with the chassis which not only
looks better, but contributes to enhanced acoustic
performance. The eco-friendly Auto On/Off puts the
monitor in stand-by after a period of time with no signal
and back on as soon as signal is present. And the bi-
color front-panel LED, set to the perfect non-intrusive
brightness level, provides visual feedback keeping you
informed on the monitor’s status. Adding the finishing
touches are the robust metal toggle switches that offer
excellent durability and the classic wood-grain finish
that looks great in any studio.
It’s time to reveal your true mix - Mackie XR™ Series
Professional Studio Monitors.
A Variety Of Applications...
XR Series Professional Studio Monitors may be used in
a variety of applications. Some examples include:
• Home and project studios – Music production for
solo artists, small bands and DJs.
• Commercial Music Studios – Post-production edit/
mix suites, recording, editing, mixdown, mastering of
everything from spoken word performances to full music
productions.
• A/V broadcast studios – Live broadcast/streaming
of audio-only or AV content such as radio and TV.
Production/Post-production focused on 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 other multimedia – Music
and movie playback, video game sound system, social
function/party system, etc.
You are passionate about your music, your projects and
your mix. XR Series monitors are designed to bring you
closer to your mix than ever before.
The result of countless hours of tuning and
development, XR monitors utilize premium components
with superior acoustic and amplifier design for
incredible accuracy and clarity. We know you will spend
many long nights with these, so we specifically designed
them to translate your mix in a way that feels natural
without the ear fatigue caused by harsh mids and highs
in other monitors.
Hearing every detail makes all the difference. The
logarithmic waveguide matches the high frequency
dispersion pattern to that of the woofer for a seamless
midrange transition. It also recesses the tweeter so
that its active area is on the same axis with the woofer,
providing acoustic alignment of high and low frequencies
for the perfect balance between articulate highs and
midrange clarity. This precise waveguide design provides
a level sensitivity that reveals things you didn’t know
were in your mix before.
XR monitors are engineered for serious professional
level performance. For the most accurate and clean
low end possible, XR series monitors are equipped with
a Kevlar® woofer which provides fast recovery from
transients making muddy low-end a thing of the past by
virtually eliminating resonant frequencies produced by
typical woofer types. Plus, the custom designed ELP™
(Extended Length Port) Bass Reflex System provides
enhanced low frequency response and increased output
capability that enables you to hear all the warm low end
in every mix. This is achieved by an extended length,
internally curved design and a flush-mount, zero-
turbulence exit. High frequencies require precision and
the 1” black anodized aluminum tweeter delivers clear,
shimmering highs that reveal every detail of your mix
with unmatched accuracy. And with their class-leading
160W of power, XR monitors deliver clean, distortion-
free performance at the high output levels required by
modern studios.
No two rooms are the same. XR monitors are easily
adaptable to suit your mixing environment to ensure a
flat frequency response with carefully tuned acoustic
space filters. Whole space, Half Space and Quarter Space
filters allow you to maintain a flat frequency response
for the most common speaker placement configurations.
Also included are low and high frequency filters to
further customize your listening experience.
