Mackie MR5mk2 MR5mk2 Features, Contents, Owner’s Manual

MR5mk2 Features

•High-resolution, powered studio reference monitor

•Ultra-low distortion 5.25" 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: 55W for LF / 30W 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

Contents
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

Manual Owner’s

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Part No. SW0893 Rev. B 05/11

Owner’s Manual