Mackie MR5mk2 Recording Equipment User Manual
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1. SIGNAL INPUTS 6 2 INPUT LEVEL coto 1 sassa 3 HIGH FREQUENCY FILTER 4 LOW FREQ FILTER 5 POWER SWIICGN 7 6 MAINS INPUT AND FUSI 7 ZBASSREFIEX PORT cases c tisch 1 nians 7 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 8 POWER INDICATOR PROTECTION CIRCUITS OVEREXCURSION PROTECTION THERMAL PROTECTION 8 INTEGRATED MAGNETIC SHIELDING 8 INPUT SIGNAL WIRING 8 CARE AND CLEANING 8 APPENDIX A SERVICE INFO ccccccccccoceccccssesoscssscocesescecececcececoce TROUBLESHOOTING REPA R I ERR RNC CONOERNC CHE WENN CE desscsscosessscesennseds APPENDIX B CONNECTORS s n APPENDIX C TECHNICAL INFORMNATION 12 MR5MK2 SPECIFICATIONS 12 MR5MK2 BLOCK DIAGRAM 13 MR5MK2 LIMITED WARRANTT 15 Don t forge2. INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION SETTINGS HIGH FREQ FILTER um INPUT TU NORMAL LOW FREQ FILTER om Y O 42dB 4dB RMAL 2d REPLACE WITH THE SAME FUSE AND RATING CAUTION DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place This Limited Product Warranty Product Warranty is provided by LOUD Technologies Inc LOUD and is applicable to products purchased in the United States or Canada through a LOUD authorized reseller or dealer The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the product hereinafter Customer you or your yenueyy SASFUMO For products purchased outside the U S or Canada please visit www mackie com warranty to find contact information for your local distributor and information on any warranty coverage provided by the distributor in your local market LOUD warrants to Customer that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use during the Warranty Period If the product fails to conform to the warranty then LOUD or its authorized service 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 mack
3. connection options and simple acoustic controls for room correction Plus an optimally sized custom waveguide and minimum diffraction molded baffle work in concert to provide superior stereo imaging and depth With unbelievable power performance and clarity the MR5mk2 stands alone in its class Investments in Excellence The MR5mk2s 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 provided on the rear panel to adjust the sound of the monitors 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 MR5mk2 Studio Monitors are extremely accurate and versatile with unique controls that allow you to fine tune the sound to match your individual environment precisely You re gonna love these What are they The Advantages The MR5mk2 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 th
4. during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed fo rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no object tilled with liquids such as vases or beer glasses shall be placed on the apparatus 16 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 17 This apparatus has been designed with Class construction and must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing con nection the third grounding prong Jy RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L USAGER ONFIER L ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE Ci AVIS POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU D ELECTROCUTION N EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE A LA PLUIE OU A L HUMIDITE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral trian
5. selon le cas prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par les ministere des communications du Canada 22 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of time The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart According to OSHA any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in some hearing loss To ensure against potentially danger ous exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pres sure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here Typical Example a 495 SubwoyTigin O 3 W S Duration du i is day in ours pe MEC Very loud classical music 5 12 ae The Ballard Mallard screaming at es Qua bot deadlines about deadlines WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture MR5mk2 Features e High r
6. I FREQUENCY DRIVER M TWEETER HI VDC 4HI VDC LO FREQUENCY DRIVER WOOFER HI VDC v RCA UNBALANCED HI FREQUENCY LINE INPUT POWER AMPLIFIER HIGH FREQ CROSSOVER XLR 2 dB HI FREQ 2 BALANCED o t gt 0 QU gt LO FREQ LINEINPUT NO p AL 2 dB lt INPUT LEVEL 1 2 UNBALANCED J LINE INPUT EA lt E THE MOO LO FREQUENCY OF THE MOON F a ss p LOW FREQ o POWER AMPLIFIER 4 dB L OZ A 2 B 34 Hz Oo pue s USE POWER i oN POWER LED 1 m enam A TOROIDAL POWER TRANSFORMER Lovpc The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc The Mackie logo MR Series and the Running Man This manual also contains names and marks of other companies which belong to those respective companies and are hereby acknowledged 2011 LOUD Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved Owner s Manual 3 O S JOUAA yenueyy MR5mk2 MR5mk2 MESH ACTIVE Aun A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Wi MSDE DE CHOC ECON NE PAS MRE WARNING To aeuce me RISK oF FRE anam SERIAL NUMBER INPUT RCA XLR UNBALANCED BALANCED TRS BALANCED S STUDIO MONITOR THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES FOR THE US AND ICES 003 FOR CANADA OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
7. MR5mk2 High Resolution Powered Studio Monitor OWNER S MANUAL MACKIE e MR5mk2 Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions ge Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 2 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer PORTABLE CART WARNING 12 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over A 1 4 U 13 Unplug this apparatus
8. be necessary to move the speakers a few inches away MR5mk2 Input Signal Wiring You should use high quality shielded cable to connect the signal source to the signal input jack 1 on the MR5mk2 e For balanced signals foil shielded cables such as Belden 8451 8761 or 9501 are commonly used for studio wiring Microphone cables work well for the XLR input e The better the shield the better the immunity from externally induced noise like EMI and RFI Route the cable away from AC power cords and outlets These are common sources for hum in an audio signal Wall warts and line lumps are especially insidious hum inducers Quality cables may be purchased from Mackie dealers ncertain home theater applications it may be necessary to connect the speaker outputs from a stereo receiver to the inputs of the MR5mk2 if the receiver doesn t have preamp outputs or other line level output connections y CAUTION Do not attempt to connect a gt speaker output directly to the input of the MRb5mk2 Speaker levels are much higher than line levels and can damage the input circuitry in the MR5mk2 RY IMPORTANT However it is possible to insert a speaker level to line level signal attenuator between the receiver s speaker output and the MRdmk2 s input The local Mackie dealer should be able to assist or you can build your own Care and Cleaning Mackie Reference Studio Monitors will provide many years of reliable servic
9. ce Equalization Low Frequency EQ High Frequency EQ 11 3 287 mm E x 7 8 197 mm y 4 dBu at 300 Hz for full output 20 kQ balanced bridging 10 kQ unbalanced 2 dB 4 dB 100 Hz shelving 2 dB 5 kHz shelving US 120 VAC 60 Hz Europe 240 VAC 50 Hz Korea 220 VAC 60 Hz Japan 100 VAC 50 60 Hz Note The MR5mk2 does not support multiple voltage configurations Make sure the voltage rating for your particular model as indicated on the rear panel near the IEC socket corresponds with your local AC mains voltage AC Connector 3 pin IEC 250 VAC 16 A male Fuse 115 VAC T 1 6AL 250 V 230 VAC T 800 mAL 250 V Power Consumption 75 watts with music loud mix 10 watts quiescent idle Physical Dimensions and Weight Enclosure 0 625 in 15 mm thick MDF with 0 625 in 15 mm MDF front panel Damping Adiabatic batting Dimensions Height 11 5 in 292 mm Width 7 8 in 197 mm Depth 10 6 in 269 mm Weight 14 3 1b 6 5 kg Disclaimer LOUD Technologies is always striving to improve 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 WEIGHT 14 3 Ib 10 6 l ys 269 mm B MR5mk2 Block Diagram HI VDC H
10. cs of the system Precision Power Amplifiers The low frequency amplifier produces up to 55 watts continuous before clipping while the high frequency amplifier produces up to 30 watts continuous Both amplifiers are Class A B with power MOSFET outputs and active protection circuits Cabinet Design The cabinet is made of MDF with a textured matte black finish Internal bracing increases the strength and rigidity of the box An open cell adiabatic foam material fills the inside of the box to absorb internal reflections and dampen standing waves 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 Turnthe 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 14 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 en
11. d 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 my 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 O S JOUAA IMPORTANT This is not a cop out or an apology It s plain old physies 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 yenuey Low Frequency Resp
12. e design of the MR5mk2 e The crossover point is designed so that the high and low frequency drivers are fed only the frequencies they are best able to reproduce e The amplifiers are designed to provide maximum acoustic output from the speakers yet minimize the danger of speaker damage due to overdriving MR5mk2 e naddition the amplifiers gain and frequency responses are individually hand trimmed to compensate for typical manufacturing tolerances between the drivers and produce a smooth frequency response from 50 Hz to 20 kHz e 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 compromised by the resistance of long speaker cables e The acoustic sum of the outputs from the two drivers are optimized electronically as well as physically 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 All New Transducers The MR5mk2s feature a 5 25 inch high precision low distortion woofer and a 1 inch neodymium silk dome tweeter The high frequency driver is mounted on a molded baffleAvaveguide which reduces diffraction and results in wide controlled dispersion of high frequency sounds This widens the sweet spot and improves the time domain characteristi
13. e if you follow these guidelines e Avoid exposing the monitors to moisture Avoid exposure to extreme cold below freezing temperatures e Use a dry cloth to clean the cabinets Only do this when the power is turned off Appendix A Service Information No Sound If you think your Mackie product has a problem please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem Visit the Support section of our website www mackie com support where you will find lots of useful information such as FAQs and documentation You may find the answer to the problem without having to send your Mackie product away Troubleshooting No Power e Our favorite question Is it plugged in e Make sure the power cord is securely seated in the IEC socket 6 and plugged all the way into the AC outlet e Make sure the AC outlet is live check with a tester or lamp e sthe power 5 switch on the rear panel in the ON position e sthe power indicator 8 on the front panel illuminated If not make sure the AC outlet is live If so refer to No Sound below e Ifthe power indicator is not illuminated and you are certain that the AC outlet is live it is possible the fuse has blown To remove and replace the fuse l Disconnect the power cord from the IEC socket 2 Remove the fuse drawer by prying it open with a small screwdriver It will slide all the way out 9 Remove the fuse and replace it wit
14. ensitivity of the input section according to the signal strength at its input e The MR5mk2 is designed to operate with a 4 dBu sig nal when the input level control is in the max position In other words wide open Refer to the Quick Start section on page 5 for the level setting procedure 3 HIGH FREQUENCY FILTER This switch tailors the overall high frequency response by 2 dB at 5 kHz and above Leave this switch in the 0 NORMAL position unless e You want to subtly brighten or darken the sound of the speakers e Perhaps you have hearing loss caused by too many nights in front of a double Marshall stack e You just like to mix on the bright side or dull side If the mixes consistently sound dull or dark when you listen elsewhere this usually indicates that the monitors are too bright relative to your normal hearing A bit less high frequency energy usually fixes this and the mix may be forced in this direction by reducing the high frequency output of the monitors by using the 2 dB position of the switch SETTINGS bad HIGH FREQ FILTER m INPUT 2dB 0 2dB amp NORMAL OFF MAX LEVEL LOW FREQ FILTER pm t O 2dB 4dB IORMAL MR5mk2 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 rememb
15. er that the resulting mix only sounds good when you play it at least that loud However strange it may sound mixes made at lower levels sound even better when played loud perhaps even a bit bigger than life Get that sound level meter out Decide what level to mix at and use the meter to help keep mixing at that level Your ears will thank you and your mixes will be better for it 4 LOW FREQUENCY FILTER This switch tailors the overall low frequency response by 2 dB or 4 dB at 100 Hz e For most applications use the 0 NORMAL setting This takes the equalization circuit out of the signal path If a little extra low frequency output is necessary use the 2 dB setting If even more low frequency output is necessary use the 4 dB setting Remember how things work in reverse so boosting the deep bass content on playback may actually decrease it in the final mix Front Panel Description 8 Power Indicator The power indicator lights up when the power switch 5 on the back of the MR5mk2 is turned on and AC power is available at the mains input 6 5 POWER SWITCH Switch up to turn the MRbmk2 on Make sure the level control is down before you turn it on When the power switch is turned on and the MR5mk2 is plugged into an AC outlet the power LED on the front of the monitor lights up to let you know the MR5mk2 is ready to go O S JOUAA Press the bottom of this switch to put the speaker into standby m
16. erated or nulled If so try moving the monitors to a different position or moving your listening position Noise Hum Buzz Check the signal cable between the mixer and the monitor Make sure all connections are secure These problems usually produce crackling noises hum or buzz If connecting an unbalanced output to the MR5mk2 balanced input make sure the shield is connected to the unbalanced ground of the source and to pins 1 and 3 of the XLR If a CATV cable is connected to the system try disconnecting it If the hum goes away call your cable carrier to check for proper grounding of the cable Make sure the signal cable is not routed 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 speaker If possible listen to the signal source with headphones plugged in If it sounds noisy there it s not the monitor Owner s Manual a Repair For warranty service please refer to the warranty information on page 15 Non warranty service for Mackie products is available at a factory authorized service center To locate your nearest service center visit www mackie com click Sup
17. esolution powered studio reference monitor e 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 e High output 1 silk dome tweeter e Neodymium magnet minimizes distortion and handles fast transients in dynamic source material e Ferro fluid cooling protects against power compression e Acoustic absorption backing material provides smooth reflection free performance e Precision Class A B amplification with Active protection circuits 55W for LF 30W for HF e Optimally sized custom waveguide provides seamless transition of HF and LF e Minimum diffraction molded baffle imparts superior stereo imaging and depth e Adjustable HF and LF acoustic controls offer sonic tailoring to your mixing space e Flexible inputs include XLR TRS and RCA connections e Magnetic shielding allows safe placement near computers and video monitors e Precisely tuned to work interchangeably with other MRmk2 monitors Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 INTRODUCII0N 4 QUICK START u Z u u u Susu a 22 5 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION 6 1
18. gle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons Le symbole clair avec point de fl che l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est utilis pour alerter l utilisateur de la pr sence l int rieur du coffret de voltage dangereux non isol d ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d l ctrocution user of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Le point d exclamation l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est employ pour alerter les utilisateurs de la pr sence d instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l entretien service dans le livret d instruction accompagnant l appareil The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the P us 18 This apparatus has been equipped with a rocker style AC mains power switch This switch is located on the rear panel and should remain readily accessible to the user 19 The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable 20 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
19. h an equivalent type fuse 115 VAC unit 1 6 amp slo blo T 1 6 AL 250V 230 VAC unit 800 milliamp slo blo T 800 mAL 250V 4 Replace the fuse drawer by pushing it all the way back into the IEC socket If two fuses blow in a row then something is very wrong See the Repair section on the next page to find out how to proceed Is the power indicator 8 on the front panel illuminated If not refer to No Power above Is the input level 2 control turned up Isthe signal source turned up Make sure the signal level from the mixing console or whatever device immediately precedes the studio monitor is high enough to produce sound If it s a stereo pair try switching them around For example if a left output is presumed dead switch the left and right cords at the monitor end If the problem switches sides it s not the monitor It could be a bad cable or no signal from the mixer yenueyy Sd uAAO Bad Sound Is the input connector plugged completely into the jack If using a 4 plug make sure it is plugged all the way in Is it loud and distorted Reduce the signal level at the mixer If possible listen to the signal source with headphones plugged into the preamp stage If it sounds bad there it s not the monitor Too much bass or not enough bass Move around the room and see if the bass response changes It s possible your listening position coincides with a room mode where the low frequencies either become exagg
20. harmful interference in a residential installation This equip ment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an 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 2 This apparatus does not exceed the Class A Class B whichever is applicable limits for radio noise emissions trom digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications ATTENTION Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant las limites applicables aux appareils num riques de class A de class B
21. ie 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 the original dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase You will need it to obtain any warranty service For full terms and conditions as well as the specific duration of the Warranty for this product please visit www mackie com warranty The Product Warranty together with your invoice or receipt and the terms and conditions located at www mackie com warranty constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes any and all prior agreements between LOUD and Customer related to the subject matter hereof No amendment modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Product Warranty will be valid unless set forth in a written instrument signed by the party to be bound thereby Owner s Manual 5 MACKIE e 16220 Wood Red Road NE Woodinville WA 98072 USA United States and Canada 800 898 3211 Europe Asia Central and South America 425 487 4333 Middle East and Africa 31 20 654 4000 Fax 425 487 4337 www mackie com E mail sales mackie com
22. just prior to the low frequency amplifier prevents very low frequencies from being amplified Excessive low frequency energy below 50 Hz can damage the woofer by causing it to bottom out also known as overexcursion which is equivalent to a mechanical form of clipping Thermal Protection All amplifiers produce heat The MRdmk2 is designed to be efficient both electrically and thermally e Iffor some reason the heatsink gets too hot a thermal switch activates and turns off the amplifier This protection operates independently for the low frequency and high frequency amplifiers Therefore it is possible for only the low frequency or high frequency amplifier to shut down while the other remains on e When the heatsink cools down to a safe temperature the thermal switch resets and normal operation resumes e Ifthe heatsink temperature again gets too hot the shutdown process repeats Should this happen make sure that airflow to the rear of the cabinet is not restricted Integrated Magnetic Shielding The MR5mk2 contains drivers with large magnetic structures The drivers magnets are shielded to help prevent the magnetic field from radiating out into the environment and playing havoc with computer monitors or TV screens Unshielded speakers can cause distortion in both the shape and color of the picture if placed too close to a CRT cathode ray tube If you have a particularly sensitive computer monitor or TV screen it may
23. nd Jacks 4 TRS Phone Plugs and RCA type plugs also known as phono plugs and J k jacks are often used in home stereo and video acKs equipment and in many other applications They are DRS stands for Tip Ring Sleeve the three unbalanced and electrically equivalent to a 1 4 TS connections available on a stereo 1 4 or balanced phone plug phone jack or plug TRS jacks and plugs are used to RCA Unbalanced Wiring make balanced connections to the MR5mk2 Hot Tip 1 4 TRS Balanced Wiring Shield Ground Sleeve Hot Tip Cold Ring SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP Shield Ground Sleeve Ga R i RCA Unbalanced Connectors RING A SLEEVE Balanced 1 4 Connectors Owner s Manual m MR5mk2 Appendix C Technical Information MR5mk2 Specifications Acoustic Performance AC Power Requirements Free Field Frequency Response 50 Hz 20 kHz Sound Pressure Level 1 meter 4 dBu into Balanced Input Maximum SPL Per Pair 104 dB SPL 1m 116 dB SPL 1m Transducers Low Frequency 5 25 in 133 mm hyperbolic curved cone woofer High Frequency Neodymium magnet driven 1 in 25 mm silk dome tweeter Amplifiers Low Frequency Power 55 watts 4 load 110 watts peak High Frequency Power 30 watts 8 Q load 60 watts peak Type Monolithic IC Class AB with DMOS power stage Electronic Crossover Crossover Type 24 dB octave Crossover Frequency 3 kHz Sensitivity Input Impedan
24. ode It will not function but the circuits are still live To remove AC power either turn off the AC supply or unplug the power cord from the speaker and the AC supply Jenueyw 6 MAINS INPUT AND FUSE Connect the power cord to this IEC socket securely and plug the other end into a live AC outlet Make sure the AC outlet has the correct voltage indicated next to the IEC socket The fuse is located behind the fuse cover at the bottom of the IEC socket See the Troubleshooting section on page 9 for information about replacing the fuse 7 BASS REFLEX PORT bass reflex system uses the radiation from the rear of the woofer cone to extend the low frequency response of the speaker The size of the port is carefully designed with respect to the volume of the cabinet and the characteristics of the woofer to produce low frequency extension Owner s Manual MR5mk2 Protection Circuits There are several protection mechanisms designed into the MR5mk2 to safeguard the loudspeakers and amplifiers from inadvertent damage CAUTION The protection circuits are Ty 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 VERY IMPORTAN Overexcursion Protection A 12 dB octave high pass filter at 50 Hz
25. onse 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 MRdmk2s 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 e Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for information on hearing protection e When you shut down your equipment turn off the MRdmk2 studio monitors first to prevent thumps and other noises generated by any upstream equipment from coming out the speakers When powering up
26. port and select Locate a Service Center MR5mk2 If you do not have access to our website please call our Tech 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 addendums Email us at techmail mackie com Telephone 1 800 898 3211 to speak with one of our splendid technical support representatives normal business hours PST MR5mk2 O Appendix B Connectors 3 D XLR Connectors 1 4 TS Phone Plugs and Jacks vA XLR connectors are used to make balanced TS stands for Tip Sleeve the two connections connections to the MR5mk2 They are wired as follows available on a mono 1 4 phone jack or plug They are lt according to standards specified by the AES Audio used for unbalanced signals It is okay to connect an CU Engineering Society unbalanced 1 4 phone plug into the 1 4 TRS phone 5 XIR jack on the MR5mk2 Hot Pin 2 1 4 TS Unbalanced Wiring Cold Pin 3 f Hot Tip Sine around Enel Shield Ground Sleeve SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP TI y TIP SLEEVE Unbalanced 1 4 Connectors Balanced XLR Connectors RCA Plugs a
27. t to visit our website at www mackie com for more information about this and other Mackie products Correct disposal of this product This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste according to the WEEE Directive 2002 9 6 EC and your national law This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment EEE Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially 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 Part No SW0893 Rev B 05 11 2011 LOUD Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved Owner s Manual O S JOUAA yenueyy MR5mk2 E Introduction The MR5mk2 Mackie Reference Monitor is the perfect solution for those ready to step up to a truly professional 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
28. turn on the monitors last e Save the shipping box You may need it someday e Save your sales receipt in a safe place It s your warranty Owner s Manual 5 MR5mk2 Rear Panel Description This is where the signal is connected to the monitor and adjustments are made to the frequency response of the speakers to match the monitor s location and the room s environment 1 SIGNAL INPUTS There are three types 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 e 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 using a cable longer than 20 feet 6 meters e The 1 4 inch TRS jack may also accept an unbalanced signal from a 1 4 inch TS tip sleeve plug The connectors are wired as follows per the AES IEC standard XLR TRS RCA Hot Pin2 Tip Tip Cold Pin3 Ring Shield Ground Pin1 Shield Shield For more information on these connectors see Appendix B on page 11 bad INPUT RCA XLR UNBALANCED BALANCED CAUTION REPLACE WITH THE SAME FUSE AND RATING DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE 2 INPUT LEVEL The MR5mk2 expects a line level signal at its input Use this control to adjust the s
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