Mackie MR5 INTRODUCTION

MR5

INTRODUCTION

• The connecting wires between the ampliﬁer outputs

and the drivers are kept to an absolute minimum,

so the damping factor of the ampliﬁer isn’t compro-

mised by the resistance of long speaker cables.

• The acoustic sum of the outputs from the two driv-

ers are optimized electronically, as well as physi-

cally, so the amplitude response is unity and the

phase difference is minimal.

In short, all the complex interconnected components

in the system are designed to work in harmony with

each other to produce the best possible sound.

The Transducers...

The MR5s feature a 5.25-inch high-precision, low-dis-

tortion woofer and a 1-inch high-resolution

tweeter.

The high-frequency driver is mounted on a molded

bafﬂe/waveguide, which reduces diffraction and results

in wide, controlled

dispersion of high-frequency sounds.

This widens the “sweet spot” and improves the time

domain characteristics of the system.

The Cabinet...

The cabinet is made of MDF with a matte-black ﬁnish.

Internal bracing increases the strength and rigidity

(stiffness) of the box. An open-cell adiabatic foam mate-

rial ﬁlls the inside of the box to absorb internal reﬂec-

tions and dampen standing waves.

Power Ampliers...

The low-frequency ampliﬁer produces up to 55 watts

continuous before clipping, while the high-frequency

ampliﬁer produces up to 30 watts continuous. Both am-

pliﬁers are Class A/B with power MOSFET outputs and

active protection circuits.

Thank you for choosing the MR5 Mackie Reference

Studio

Monitors. Just as we revolutionized the studio

monitor market with our ﬂagship HR824 Studio Monitor,

we have done it again with the most affordable precision

active studio monitors ever made. The MR5 features

design elements shared by our HR MK2 Series high reso-

lution studio monitors, providing a level of performance

never before available at this price.

Investments in Excellence...

The MR5s were designed by our expert loudspeaker

and transducer engineering teams at Mackie and EAW.

These compact studio monitors can be used in a variety

of applications, including small project studios, surround

sound editing, home theater playback, and desktop

audio workstations (DAWs).

High-frequency and low-frequency switches are pro-

vided on the rear panel to adjust the sound of the moni-

tors to the characteristics of the room. Three types of

input connectors are provided, XLR, 1/4-inch, and RCA,

to interface with virtually any application you may have.

The result? The MR5 Studio Monitors are extremely ac-

curate and versatile, with unique controls that allow you

to ﬁne-tune the sound to match your individual environ-

ment precisely. You’re gonna love these!

What are they? The Advantages...

The MR5 Studio Monitors are

two-way, bi-ampliﬁed,

active monitors employing a bass reﬂex (ported) design

for an extended low-frequency response. There are

many beneﬁts to integrating an active crossover, power

ampliﬁers, and drivers into a single cabinet, and we’ve

taken full advantage of these beneﬁts in the design of

the MR5.

•

The crossover point is designed so that the high- and

low-frequency drivers are fed only the frequencies

they are best able to reproduce.

• The ampliﬁers are designed to provide maximum

acoustic output from the speakers, yet minimize

the danger of speaker damage due to overdriving.

• In addition, the ampliﬁers’ gain and frequency re-

sponses are individually hand-trimmed to compen-

sate for typical manufacturing tolerances between

the drivers and produce a smooth frequency

response from 60 Hz to 20 kHz.