Mackie XR624 Owner's Manual

Mackie XR624 Owner's Manual

Professional studio monitors

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XR624 & XR824
Professional Studio Monitors
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L

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  • Page 1 XR624 & XR824 Professional Studio Monitors O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 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 2. Keep these instructions. are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 3.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    • 1” black anodized aluminum tweeter reveals the fi nest details and upper harmonics of your mix. 4. SIGNAL INPUTS ..............7 5. INPUT SENSITIVITY ............8 • 6.5" (XR624) or 8" (XR824) Kevlar® woofer 6. ACOUSTIC SPACE..............8 offers fast transient recovery for incredibly 7. LOW FREQUENCY FILTER ..........8 accurate low frequency response 8.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    It also recesses the tweeter so It’s time to reveal your true mix - Mackie XR™ Series that its active area is on the same axis with the woofer, Professional Studio Monitors.
  • Page 5: Quick Start

    Quick Start Low-Frequency Response When you put your XR series monitors We realize that you can’t wait to hook up your XR in a corner or up against walls, their bass Series Studio Monitors and try them out. Nevertheless, characteristics change. The apparent please take the time to read this page NOW, and the rest loudness of the low frequencies increases when the can wait until you’re good and ready.
  • Page 6: Hookup Diagrams

    Hookup Diagrams 36Hz 36Hz (NORMAL) (NORMAL) 80Hz 80Hz POWER MODE POWER MODE LOW FREQ LOW FREQ (BAL / UNBAL) (BAL / UNBAL) 36Hz 36Hz INPUT MONITOR 2x2 USB RECORDING INTERFACE LINE LINE HI-Z HI-Z SIG/OL SIG/OL MONO PHANTOM POWER STEREO -15dB +45dB -15dB...
  • Page 7: Rear Panel Description

    Rear Panel Description 2. Power Switch Use this switch to turn XR series monitors on or off. It works with the Power Mode [9] switch on the rear panel This is where you connect your signal to the monitor, in the following way: and make adjustments to the frequency response of the speakers to match the monitor’s location and your •...
  • Page 8: Input Sensitivity

    SLEEVE • For applications where a sub-woofer isn’t enhancing Balanced 1/4" Connectors low-frequency output use the 45Hz (XR624) or 36Hz (XR824) setting or the (Normal) position. Unbalanced 1/4" TS • The Low Freq switch affects the low-frequency content of your mix.
  • Page 9: Power Mode

    Front Panel Description Start with the response modification switches in the factory recommended settings (see Quick Start Section). After prolonged listening, if you notice a trend in your mixes, perhaps making some small adjustments as suggested here will help. It’s a real rush to mix really loud.
  • Page 10: Protection Circuits

    Protection Circuits Input Signal Wiring We recommend using high-quality, shielded cables There are several mechanisms designed into XR series to connect the signal source to the signal input jack studio monitors to safeguard the speakers and [4] on all XR series studio monitors. Two types of input amplifiers from inadvertent damage.
  • Page 11: Appendix A: Service Info

    If it sounds bad there, to confirm the problem. Visit the Support section of it’s not the monitor. our website (www.mackie.com/support) where you • Too much bass or not enough bass? Move around the will find lots of useful information such as FAQs and room and see if the bass response changes.
  • Page 12: Repair

    Need help with the XR Series Studio Monitor? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs, manuals, and addendums. • Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to speak with one of our splendid technical support chaps (Monday through Friday, normal business hours, Pacific Time).
  • Page 13: Appendix B: Technical Information

    Acoustic Performance Input Types Frequency Response (–3 dB): Input Impedance: 20 kΩ balanced bridging 45 Hz – 22 kHz [XR624] 10 kΩ unbalanced 36 Hz – 22 kHz [XR824] Input Type: Balanced Differential Sound Pressure Level @ 1 meter, +4 dBu into Balanced Input: (XLR and 1/4"...
  • Page 14: Xr Series Dimensions

    XR624 Dimensions 8.6" / 218 mm 12.6" / 320 mm WEIGHT 23.4 lb / 10.6 kg 13.1" / 333 mm XR824 Dimensions 10.8" / 274 mm 13.8" / 351 mm WEIGHT 34.6 lb / 15.7 kg 16.8" / 427 mm...
  • Page 15: Xr Series Limited Warranty

    The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the product (hereinafter, “Customer,” “you” or “your”). For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com to find contact information for your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage provided by the distributor in your local market.
  • Page 16 16220 Wood-Red Road NE Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA Phone: 425.487.4333 Toll-free: 800.898.3211 Fax: 425.487.4337 www.mackie.com...

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