Mackie MR8MK2 Speaker System User Manual


 
Part No. SW0894 Rev. B 05/11
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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
MR8MK2 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................12
MR8MK2 BLOCK DIAGRAM ..................................................13
MR8MK2 LIMITED WARRANTY .....................................................15
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ContentsMR8mk2 Features
High-resolution, powered studio reference monitor
Ultra-low distortion 8" woofer
Long voice coil winding length allows high output
with controlled low frequency performance
Optimally sized inverted dust cap stiffens cone for
smooth response
Hyperbolic curved cone profile reduces severe
cone resonances
High-output 1" silk dome tweeter
Neodymium magnet minimizes distortion and
handles fast transients in dynamic source material
Ferro-fluid cooling protects against power
compression
Acoustic absorption backing material provides
smooth, reflection-free performance
Precision Class A/B amplification with Active
protection circuits: 100W for LF / 50W for HF
Optimally sized custom waveguide provides seamless
transition of HF and LF
Minimum-diffraction molded baffle imparts superior
stereo imaging and depth
Adjustable HF and LF acoustic controls offer sonic
tailoring to your mixing space
Flexible inputs include XLR, TRS and RCA
connections
Magnetic shielding allows safe placement near
computers and video monitors
Precisely tuned to work interchangeably with other
MRmk2 monitors