Mackie CR5-X Creative Reference Monitors Overview
Mackie CR5-X Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors
CR Series Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors offer studio-quality sound with cosmetics that compliment any desk whether you’re making music, creating content, or just relaxing to your favorite tunes. CR5-X 5” monitors feature a sleek design with a brushed-metal panel and distinct outline. Convenient front panel headphone out and volume control make daily use easy. Flexible rear panel inputs include balanced 1/4" TRS, 1/8” Stereo, and RCA. High-quality cables are included in the box to get you up and running quickly. Upgrade your listening experience with Mackie CR5-X monitors.
• Signature CR Series Sound
o Professional studio-quality sound
o Great for home studios, content creators, gaming, and more
• Fresh New Look
o Brushed metal front panel
o Distinct outlined design
• Plug and Play
o Choose which side of your desk gets the volume knob with the convenient speaker placement switch
o Convenient front panel volume knob with on/off/volume control
o Plug your smartphone or other source into the 1/8” Aux input and listen instantly
o Front-facing headphone jack auto-defeats speaker output
o Flexible inputs - 1/4”, 1/8”, and RCA
• Professional-grade components and design for optimized sonic performance
o 80 watts of clean, articulate stereo sound
o 5″ polypropylene-coated woofer
o .75″ ferrofluid-cooled silk-dome tweeter
o Specially designed waveguide delivers unmatched clarity and sound dispersion at all listening levels
o Custom-tuned rear ports for smooth, even bass extension
o All-wood cabinet provides a natural sonic character superior to low-grade plastic designs
• Pro Tools® | First and exclusive plugin collection included
o The Musician Collection includes 23 plugins like BBD Delay, Eleven Lite, 304E EQ, and 304C Compressor
• Included accessories
o Acoustic isolation pads minimize boomy bass build-up and provide up/down tilt control for more focused listening
o 1/8″ to stereo RCA cable to connect computer output to speakers
o 1/8″ to 1/8″ cable to connect a smartphone or media player
o Speaker-to-speaker cable