Mackie MR824 8-Inch Powered Studio Monitor with Acoustic Space Control
The MR824 is the 8 inch model in the Mackie MR series, and the extra cone area is the point: it reaches down to 35 Hz, so low end you would otherwise guess at is actually audible while you mix. It carries the same logarithmic waveguide and Acoustic Space Control as the rest of the range.
- 8 inch polypropylene woofer for responsive, dynamic low-frequency response.
- 1 inch silk dome tweeter with fast transient response for detailed highs and vocal clarity.
- 85 watts of bi-amplified Class A/B power driving the two-way design.
- Frequency response: 35 Hz to 20 kHz.
- Logarithmic waveguide: ultra-wide dispersion for a wider sweet spot and enhanced stereo imaging.
- Acoustic Space Control: adjustable filters that keep response flat in typical placement positions.
- HF filter that boosts or cuts to compensate for a dull or bright sounding room.
- All-wood cabinet with custom internal bracing and acoustic absorption material inside.
- Flexible inputs for connection to almost any source.
The Mackie MR824 is the 8 inch powered monitor in the MR series, designed for mix translation: the goal is a mix that still works once it leaves your room. Precise acoustic alignment gives balanced sound across the frequency spectrum, and the pairing of a 1 inch silk dome tweeter with an 8 inch polypropylene woofer covers 35 Hz to 20 kHz.
What the 8 inch woofer changes
Low-frequency extension is the practical difference between this and the smaller MR models. Reaching 35 Hz means kick weight, bass fundamentals and sub-heavy programme material are things you can hear and judge instead of infer. The woofer is driven as part of an 85 watt bi-amplified Class A/B design, with separate amplification for each driver.
Imaging and the sweet spot
Mackie's logarithmic waveguide gives ultra-wide dispersion, which widens the listening sweet spot and sharpens the stereo image. That helps when you are not welded to one chair, and when a client or a bandmate is sitting slightly off centre.
Tuning the monitor to your room
- Acoustic Space Control filters maintain flat response in typical placement configurations, such as against a wall or in a corner.
- The HF filter applies boost or cut to compensate for a particularly dull or bright sounding room.
- Add the companion MRS10 studio subwoofer for deeper low-frequency extension on electronic music, hip-hop and similar material.
Cabinet and connections
The enclosure is a professional all-wood design with custom internal bracing for stiffness, which reduces distortion and helps the low end. Sound-tightening acoustic absorption material is fitted inside. Inputs are flexible enough for simple connection to almost any audio source, from an interface to a mixer to a playback device.