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MR8

•   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 compro-
mised by the resistance of long speaker cables. 

•   The acoustic sum of the outputs from the two driv-

ers are optimized electronically, as well as physi-
cally, 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.

The MR8s feature an 8-inch high-precision, low-dis-

tortion woofer and a 1-inch high-resolution tweeter.

The high-frequency driver is mounted on a molded 

baffle/waveguide, which reduces diffraction and results 
in wide, controlled dispersion of high-frequency sounds. 
This widens the “sweet spot” and improves the time 
domain characteristics of the system. 

The cabinet is made of MDF with a matte-black finish. 

Internal bracing increases the strength and rigidity 
(stiffness) of the box. An open-cell adiabatic foam mate-
rial fills the inside of the box to absorb internal reflec-
tions and dampen standing waves.

The low-frequency amplifier produces up to 100 watts 

continuous before clipping, while the high-frequency 
amplifier produces up to 50 watts continuous. Both am-
plifiers are Class A/B with active protection circuits.

Thank you for choosing the MR8 Mackie Reference 

Studio Monitors. Just as we revolutionized the studio 
monitor market with our flagship HR824 Studio Monitor, 
we have done it again with the most affordable precision 
active studio monitors ever made. The MR8 features 
design elements shared by our HR MK2 Series high reso-
lution studio monitors, providing a level of performance 
never before available at this price.

The MR8s 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 pro-

vided on the rear panel to adjust the sound of the moni-
tors 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 MR8 Studio Monitors are extremely ac-

curate and versatile, with unique controls that allow you 
to fine-tune the sound to match your individual environ-
ment precisely. You’re gonna love these!

The MR8 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 the design of 
the MR8.

•   The crossover point is designed so that the high- and 

low-frequency drivers are fed only the frequencies 
they are best able to reproduce.

•   The amplifiers are designed to provide maximum 

acoustic output from the speakers, yet minimize 
the danger of speaker damage due to overdriving. 

•   In addition, the amplifiers’ gain and frequency re-

sponses are individually hand-trimmed to compen-
sate for typical manufacturing tolerances between 
the drivers and produce a smooth frequency 
response from 40 Hz to 20 kHz.