Mackie has released redesigned versions of its MR Series powered studio monitors, including the 5-inch MR524, 6.5-inch MR624, and 8-inch MR824 joined by the 10-inch MRS10 companion powered subwoofer.
“The MR Series has been very popular for a wide array of users and applications thanks to their solid design and professional sound quality,” states Mackie product manager Jon Rundle. “These new MR monitors take everything you know and love about MR to the next level.”
The MR Series incorporates the company’s logarithmic waveguide that’s designed to provide a wide listening “sweet spot” and enhanced stereo imaging. Onboard are precision transducers and high-performance amplifiers, topped with extensive tuning by Mackie acoustic engineers.
Equipped with Acoustic Space Control and HF filters, MR monitors can be optimized for a variety of environments to ensure a flat response. There are three different acoustic space settings that adjust for placement close to walls, in corners, etc.
Further, a high-frequency EQ control allows for further adjustment to ensure an accurate response. Included with each monitor is an acoustic isolation pad that decouples the monitor from the desk or stand for increased performance and accuracy.
“With MR, we saw an opportunity to really take advantage of some of our best studio monitor technology,” Rundle explains. “By borrowing design elements from our flagship HR and XR Series, we can offer incredible fidelity and accuracy at prices that fit into even more conservative budgets.
“With more and more people turning their bedrooms and garages into studios, it is important to have monitors that can adapt,” he concludes. “When you dial in your monitors with the Acoustic Space Control, you can mix with confidence knowing that there won’t be any deceiving boosts or cuts across the frequency spectrum.”
U.S. MSRP: MR524 — $209.99; MR624 — $279.99; MR824 — $349.99; MRS10 — $559.99.
