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Mackie MR8 (No Longer Available)

Item ID: MR8

8" Active Studio Monitor with Room Correction Abilities (ea)

Sorry, the Mackie MR8 is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products.

From Our Research Team:

Excellent and Affordable Mackie Monitor!

The MR8 is part of Mackie's new MR series of monitors that offer incredible Mackie power and performance at a very affordable price! Delivering all the essentials critical monitoring demands - including consistent performance, and clear sound across frequencies - the MRs also offer a broad sweet spot, giving you more flexibility to move around your desk while still hearing what you need to hear. You can even use acoustic controls to comepensate for your room's characteristics! At this affordable price, the M8 features active bi-amplified architecture, tight, distortion-free bass, excellent imaging and clarity, and carry the Mackie stamp of approval - which is quite the stamp, considering Mackie's excellent reputation.There's no doubt that these MR8 monitors are worth taking home.



Mackie MR8 Active Monitor at a Glance:
  • Minimum-diffraction molded baffle for a clearer image
  • Special amplifier design
  • Rear-ported cabinent

Minimum-diffraction molded baffle
Mackie's baffle is molded to minimize diffraction, so that sound waves are dispersed evenly and smoothly. What you can expect is a clear image of your mix, and a wide sweet spot - giving you great sound whether you're on axis or off.

Special amplifier design
The amplifier design on the MR5s and the MR8s is matched to the monitor design, featuring Mackie's A/B architecture. Instead of coloring the sound, Mackie designed the amplifier to be neutral, delivering an ultra-flat frequency response. Acoustic controls allow you to adjust high and low frequency settings to compensate for your room's acoustics. Mackie also included both balanced and unbalanced inputs - giving you the ability to handle any material you need.

Rear-ported cabinet
The speaker cabinet features a rear port that's designed to deliver a great bass sound without any audible vent noise. Air can pass through the curved port easily, so you get great bass without distortion - and no build-up of pressure within the cabinet that may affect driver movement. Strong cabinet bracing and MDF construction prevents any unwanted vibrations or resonance.

Mackie MR8 Active Monitor Features:
  • Precision Class A/B 100/50W bi-amplifier with active protection circuits
  • HF and LF acoustic setting switches for room correction
  • XLR, 1/4" and RCA inputs
  • Ultra low distortion 8" steel frame woofer
  • Wave guide loaded 1" high resolution tweeter
  • Minimum diffraction molded baffle
  • All units are tuned to work interchangeably as matched pairs

The MR8 is an ultra-affordable professional monitor from Mackie!

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Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number 2034158-00

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Reviews

Power, Clarity and Inspiration

by Bob Blackwell from Charlotte N.C.
October 25, 2009
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Student
I listen to the Mackie HR624mk2, The Yamaha HS80, The KRK Rokit 8 and The Mackie MR8. When the sound man turned on the Mackie MR8’s, I could not believe my ears.
It was unreal that such power... read more [+] and sound clarity could come from anything at this price point. Now I own them and I'm still amazed every time I go into my project studio. These monitors translate well in the car, home stereo, alarm clock, and the club. close [-]

best in sound

by muhammad kashif qasmi from karachi pakistan
August 15, 2009
Music Background: recording eng & musican
i jus bought these mr8 as i call them 8 mr its sound funny ..well these are the best monitors .i use truth n alesis also but when i trun on my mix on it its sound so honest n clear ..so these r the be... read more [+]st
monitors in this price tag .. i must go for it .. close [-]

WOW!

by en76 from Hawaii
February 3, 2009
Music Background:
very please with them....isnpiring when you can hear everything you put on your mix.....makes you wanna play all night. For sure I am going to get me those HR824mk11 just so that I can have the best ... read more [+]of mackies with me and may add two more of these MR8 after.... yes crazy but thats how much I love em.... close [-]

Glad I Bought em!!!

by Daddijonez from Goldsboro,nc
November 30, 2008
Music Background: hiphop producer,recording engineer,artist
these babies blow me away!!! These speakers give me a really nice representation of my low end along with my 10 inch subwoofer. now i can mix with confidence and nothing beats laying out a bangin beat... read more [+] and being able to crank it for a few minutes to vibe with your material!! plenty of power!!! close [-]

MR8

by KWAME A.K.A EDIFY from
November 21, 2008
Music Background: RECORDING ENGINEER/PRODUCER
I HAVE A PAIR OF THEM AS WELL THEY SOUND GREAT. I ALLSO HAVE THE KRK ROCKET8 & BEHRINGER TRUTH B2031A THEY ALL HAVE THERE OWN SOUND MY EARS ARE AJUSTED TO MIX ON THEM ALL "BUT TO STICK TO THE RATING O... read more [+]F THE MACKIES THEY ARE WORTH MORE THAN WHAT THEY GO FOR. close [-]
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