Mackie MR824

An MR Inspired by Mackie's Legacy: The "Studio" Spirit Without Compromise

The MR series was designed to make nearfield listening more accessible while retaining the technological DNA that built the reputation of the HR range. This approach results in a work-oriented speaker, with bi-amplified power, wide bandwidth, and dynamics that allow mixing with confidence. In the spirit of the previous series, this "new MR" maintains a simple philosophy: to offer the essentials of a true studio monitor, adding practical adjustments usually reserved for more expensive models.

Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses? Mixing, Production, and Demanding Home Studios

This Mackie MR 8-inch studio monitor is aimed at producers, beatmakers, sound engineers, and musicians who want more present bass than a 5-inch format without switching to a bulkier system. It is perfectly suited for home studio mixing, electronic music production, and audio editing (vocals, podcasts, sound design), where transient clarity and low-end coherence save time. Thanks to its multiple inputs, it can also serve as a reference speaker in a hybrid setup (audio interface, DJ controller, player, mixing console) while remaining easy to integrate.

Technical specifications

Category	monitoring	Speaker structure	wood
Type	active speaker	Frequency response - start	35 Hz
Peak power	170 W	Frequency response - end	20 kHz
Amplification	Active amplified	Color	Black
Bluetooth	No	Finishing	Satin
Controls	volume, power switch, EQ +/- 2 dB @ 3KHz, proximity control	Power output	85 W
Tweeter	1 "neodymium magnet - silk dome	Quantity	1
EQ	Yes	Weight	10.4 kg
Cut-off frequency	2,0 kHz	Dimensions (mm)	400 x 256 x 320
SPL max	107 dB