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Owner’s Manual

Owner’

s Manual

Quick Start

We realize that you can’t wait to hook up your new 

Mackie MR5mk2 Studio Monitors and try them out.  
Nevertheless, please take the time to read this page 
NOW, and the rest can wait until you’re good and ready.

1.  Turn the INPUT LEVEL [2] control on the back of the 

cabinet down (fully counterclockwise) before turning 
on the monitor for the first time.

2.  Set the power switch [5] on the back panel off. This will 

prevent you from accidentally connecting a hot signal 
source to the monitor and getting a rude surprise.

3.  Leave the High Freq [3] and Low Freq [4] Filter 

switches at their Normal positions. 

4.  Connect the line-level monitor signal from your mixer, 

preamp, or other signal source to the INPUT [1] jack on 
the MR5mk2 Studio Monitor (1⁄4-inch PHONE, XLR, or 
RCA).

5.  Connect the supplied AC power cord to the IEC socket 

[6] on the back of the monitor. Plug the other end into 
an AC outlet properly configured with the voltage    
corresponding to the markings next to the IEC socket.

6.  Start your signal source (tape deck, CD, DAW, or 

whatever), but leave the master volume control on your 
mixer or preamp down. 

7.  Turn on the power switch [5] on the MR5mk2. The 

power LED [8] on the front panel will illuminate.

8.  Slowly turn up the INPUT LEVEL [2] control on the 

back of the monitor to its fully clockwise position 
(MAX). 

9.  Adjust the master volume on your mixer or preamp to 

a comfortably loud listening level. If the MR5mk2 gets 
loud really fast, turn down the INPUT LEVEL control to 
its center position (12 o’clock) to provide more volume 
control on your mixer or preamp.

Enjoy the silky smooth highs and authoritative,    

commanding lows of the MR5mk2. Then read the rest of 
this manual.

An Extremely Important Note on 

MR5mk2 Bass Response and Your 

Control Room.

Your new MR5mk2s achieve their best bass 
 response 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 
room. Consider the following:

Low-Frequency Response

When you put your MR5mk2s in a corner or up against 

walls, their bass characteristics change. The apparent 
loudness of the low frequencies increases when the 
monitors are placed close to a wall, and even more so 
when they are placed in a corner.

If you have placed the monitors away from the walls 

and corners and you would like to hear a little more 
bass, try setting the LOW FREQ FILTER [4] switch to 
the +2 dB position to provide a gentle boost to the low 
frequencies (below 100 Hz). If it’s still not enough bass, 
try the +4 dB position to provide a little more bass boost.

High-Frequency Response

The MR5mk2s are designed to provide a smooth 

frequency response throughout the mid and high range. 
Nevertheless, you may decide that you need a little more 
or a little less high frequencies in your monitors while 
you are mixing. The HIGH FREQ FILTER [3] switch 
provides a gentle boost or cut in the frequencies above 
5 kHz. Remember that boosting the high frequencies in 
the monitors can result in a duller mix, while reducing 
the high frequencies can result in a brighter overall mix.

Additional Tidbits of Wisdom

•  Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods. Please 

see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for information on 
hearing protection.

•  

When you shut down your equipment, turn off the 
MR5mk2 studio monitors first to prevent thumps and 
other noises generated by any upstream equipment from 
coming out the speakers. When powering up, turn on the 
monitors last.

•   Save the shipping box! You may need it someday.
•  Save your sales receipt in a safe place. It’s your    

warranty!

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Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

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