MACKIE MR8MK2 - Manual (Page 3)

Part No. SW0894 Rev. C 08/11
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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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Contents MR8mk2 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