The MR524 is Mackie's entry into the competitive 5-inch studio monitor market, and it arrives well-specified for the price. Each cabinet is a bi-amplified two-way design — 30 watts driving a 5.25-inch polypropylene woofer, 20 watts driving a 1-inch natural silk dome tweeter — with Mackie's Log port bass reflex tuning for extended low-frequency response from a compact enclosure. The front panel hosts a single volume knob, power LED, and a headphone output with independent level control for silent monitoring. Around back you get XLR and 1/4" inputs with a level trim, plus three acoustic space controls for compensating for boundary effects near walls and corners: high frequency shelving (+/-2dB), low frequency shelving (0/-2/-4dB), and a mid frequency cut. Total system power is 100 watts per cabinet. Accurate, honest monitors at a practical price point — a solid choice for a project studio or home recording setup.
This pair is in mint condition — both cabinets look and perform as new, original boxes and power cables included. No hiss, no hum, fully functional throughout.
- Make: Mackie
- Model: MR524
- Type: bi-amplified 2-way powered studio monitor, sold as pair
- Woofer: 5.25" polypropylene cone
- Tweeter: 1" natural silk dome
- Woofer amplifier: 30W Class A/B
- Tweeter amplifier: 20W Class A/B
- Total power per cabinet: 100W
- Frequency response: 65Hz - 20kHz (-3dB)
- Maximum SPL: 105dB peak
- Inputs: XLR balanced, 1/4" TRS balanced
- Input sensitivity trim: rear panel
- Acoustic space controls: high shelf +/-2dB, low shelf 0/-2/-4dB, mid cut
- Headphone output: front panel, 1/4", independent level control
- Bass reflex: front-ported Log port design
- Power: IEC inlet, 115/230V switchable
- Dimensions: 9.6" H x 6.7" W x 7.8" D (per cabinet)
- Weight: 9.7 lbs per cabinet
- Modifications: none
- Includes: original boxes, power cables — sold as a pair
Ships carefully packed and insured for full value.
International buyers are welcome — please contact us for a shipping quote before purchasing.
About Mill River Music
Mill River Music is an independent, human-powered music shop located in downtown Northampton, MA, run by a team of players, enthusiasts, and certified repair technicians. Every piece of used gear we sell is personally inspected, tested, and set up before it ships — we don't list it until we'd be happy to play it ourselves.
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