Studio-Quality Design And Performance For Multimedia Creation And Entertainment
Built using only premium, high-performance components and featuring convenient front-panel controls, Mackie Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors deliver professional sound quality and features perfect for work, play and everything in between.
• Studio-quality design, sound and performance ideal for multimedia creation and entertainment
• Professional-grade components for optimized sonic performance
• 50 watts of clean, articulate stereo sound
• 3″ polypropylene-coated woofer
• .75″ ferrofluid-cooled silk-dome tweeter
• Ultra-wide frequency range perfect for full-range multimedia (80Hz – 20kHz)
• Choose which side of your desk gets the volume knob with CR3’s convenient speaker placement switch
• Convenient front panel volume knob with lit power ring gives you on/off/volume control and power indication where you need it • Plug your smartphone or other source right into the front of the speakers and listen instantly
• Front-facing headphone jack auto-defeats speaker output and provides tactile headphone volume control
• A choice of inputs for simple connection to almost any audio source (1/4”, 1/8”, RCA)
• Smooth waveguide design delivers unmatched clarity and sound dispersion at all listening levels
• Custom-tuned rear ports for smooth, even bass extension
• All-wood cabinet provides a natural sonic character superior to low-grade plastic designs
• Included accessories
• Acoustic isolation pads minimize boomy bass build-up and provide up/down tilt control for more focused listening
• 1/8″ to stereo RCA cable to connect computer output to speakers
• 1/8″ to 1/8″ cable to connect a smartphone or media player to front panel of speakers
• Speaker-to-speaker cable
Intuitive, ultra-powerful volca sequencer
•A fun to use sequencer with superb improvisatory potential
•Motion sequencer records and plays back up to 11 parameters
•Active Step and Step Jump functions let you insert or remove steps
•Swing function lets you generate grooves
Sculpt samples with the Analog Isolator
•Powerful and great-sounding Analog Isolator
•Reverb effect
New functions of the volca sample
•Record, manage, and download samples from volca sample’s dedicated iOS app
•Song mode allows more dynamic performances
•Reverse function plays sampled sounds backwards
Convenient functions as found on the entire volca series
•Familiar and intuitive panel layout with numerous parameters to edit sounds and sequences
•Synchronized playback with other volca units, electribe, or DAW.
•MIDI In for sample trigger, sync and parameter changes from any MIDI device
•Compact size, battery-powered operation, and built-in speaker for enjoyment anywhere
Designed For People Just Like You
You might be creating professional multimedia one minute and streaming video the next. With Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors, you get the best of both worlds. Studio-quality design and performance in an extremely compact design with smart features perfect for creatives of any level.
Studio-Quality Design
Creative Reference monitors deliver a combination of high-quality components and professional build quality that is typically only found on more expensive studio monitors. From the studio-quality sound of the premium drivers to the rich, natural sound enhanced by the all-wood cabinet design, these monitors are professional in every way.
After all, when creating media, it’s critical that your audio translate accurately across the myriad of speakers people will use to listen. Even if you don’t create media, you want to hear exactly what the product intended. Hear every nuance and detail in a complete full-range experience that only studio monitors can provide.
Small Footprint
Let’s face it… a lot of workspaces are cramped. Maybe you work at home, maybe you like to work remotely or maybe you sit for hours a day in a tiny editing suite. Either way, great-sounding monitors that don’t eat up a ton of desk space would be ideal. The extremely small footprint of Creative Reference monitors is perfect for the modern workspace. They are very compact, but they don’t sacrifice a bit on performance.
Flexible, Convenient Features
Loaded with convenient features, Creative Reference monitors offer flexibility that will save time and hassle.
Unique to the line is a left/right speaker placement switch that lets you decide which side of your workspace has the volume control. Sometimes you just feel more comfortable reaching up to change the volume with a specific hand. Mackie is the first to solve this issue. Maybe it’s because there are so many ambidextrous people here…something in the Seattle water.
It’s also fantastic for home studios, where you can be forced to put the powered monitor on a particular side due to where the power outlet is. Either way, you don’t want to sacrifice proper stereo imaging due to personal preferences or space limitations.
There are also some great front-panel features that make Creative Reference monitors ideal for creative professionals and media junkies.
The front panel volume knob also allows you to turn the monitors off, which is better than reaching around back each time you use them. There’s even a lit power ring around the knob to let you know when the monitors are ready to rock (or jazz, or whatever it is you’re into).
An auxiliary input is perfect for connecting your smartphone or other media device to audition previous mixes or other comparison media. Plus, if you want to quickly watch the latest video your friend shared on Twitter, you can just plug in and enjoy.
A dedicated headphone out provides the opportunity to quickly listen to a different source, which is great for any professional. Plugging in phones defeats the speakers for truly silent work and you can quickly adjust levels with the main volume knob.
Frequency Response (–3 dB)
80 Hz – 20 kHz [CR3] 60 Hz – 20 kHz [CR4]
Frequency Response (–10 dB)
70 Hz – 20 kHz [CR3] 60 Hz – 20 kHz [CR4]
Maximum SPL Peak Per Pair
97 dB [CR3] 100 dB [CR4]
Crossover Frequency
3 kHz
Transducers
Low Frequency
3.0 in / 76 mm polypropylene- coated woofer [CR3]
4.0 in / 102 mm polypropylene- coated woofer [CR4]
High Frequency
0.75 in / 19 mm silk dome tweeter
Amplifiers
Rated Power
28 watts rms
50 watts peak
Design
Class AB
Input / Output
Input Type
Balanced / unbalanced 1/4″ TRS, unbalanced, RCA [Rear] 1/8″ TRS [Front]
Input Impedance
20 kΩ, balanced bridging; 10 kΩ unbalanced
Output Type
1/8″ stereo headphones [Front]
Power Requirements
United States 120 VAC, 60 Hz,Europe 220 – 240 VAC, 50 Hz, Korea 220 VAC, 60 Hz, Japan 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz,Power Consumption 72 watts with music, loud mix
Note: CR Series monitors do not support multiple voltage configurations. Make sure the voltage rating for your particular model (as indicated on the rear panel) corresponds with your local AC mains voltage.
Construction Features
Basic Design
Rectangular
Enclosure Construction
Solid MDF
Finish
Black vinyl wrap
Handles
Port Configuration
Custom-tuned rear port tube
Damping
Adiabatic batting
Display LED (Front)
Power ring(around volume knob)
Operating Temperature
0 – 40 ˚C
32 – 104 ˚F
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