Mackie have announced their new HR824
mk2 and HR624 mk2 active monitors.
With their ultra-accurate, incredibly natural sound, Mackie's new HR824
mk2 and HR624 mk2
high-resolution Active studio monitors are the perfect union of form
and function. The precisely engineered curvature of the new cast
aluminum Zero Edge Baffle™ minimizes diffraction for a
crystal clear image of your mix, and effectively guides sound waves so
you get detailed lows, full, articulate mids, and shimmering highs.
Working in concert with the baffle's contours, the HRmk2's unique
passive radiator design delivers astonishing bass extension
that’s super-tight and always distortion-free. Wide, even
dispersion of all frequencies, as well as incredible depth of field,
allow you to accurately hear your mix—whether
you’re up close or at a distance, on axis or
off—transforming your studio’s sweet spot into a
full-on sweet zone. And the high-gloss piano black wood cabinet not
only looks hot, but adds just that bit of warmth so your sound is
true—not sterile.
Building on Mackie's classic HR monitors' legacy of
excellence, the
THX pm3™ approved Mackie HR824 mkII and Mackie HR624 mkII
deliver superior performance and
design, making them a truly pro monitoring solution for today's studio.
Paul White (SOS, September 2007) comments:
“As a studio monitor, I really like the original Mackie 824s. I had been a bit worried that Mackie might change everything just for the sake of marketing, but it seems those fears were unfounded. Despite the change in drivers and the switch to titanium for the tweeter dome material, the HR824 Mk2 manages to keep essentially the same family sound as its predecessor, and though some HF detail, such as ride cymbal hits, comes through a little more dynamically than before, the overall sound is still smooth and well-balanced, and it doesn't start to sound brash unless the mix itself is over-aggressive. So if you like the original Mackie monitors, you'll have no trouble adapting to these. The mid-range retains clarity and detail at least as well as before — and possibly a little better — while the smooth, deep bass always impresses, particularly for speakers of this size.”
“I know that some users criticise the performance of Mackie monitors, but in my experience this usually comes down to room problems or placement issues. The fact that the passive radiator is at the rear means that mounting too close to walls is never a great idea, and because the bass extension is so impressive, corner-mounting is definitely to be avoided.”
“I also know that you may be able to find more accurate monitors if you're prepared to extend your budget. But what really matters is that I always seem to end up with well-balanced mixes when I use my Mackie monitors. I've had the original 824s and 624s for some years now, and though I have tried other monitors, I keep coming back to the Mackies, as they somehow just feel comfortable to work with.”
First UK shipment is expected September/October 2007, pre-order today from DV. Alternatively, grab yourself a pair of the original HR624 for only £499 inc.vat (limited stock). We're sorry but the end-of-line deal on the original HR824 has now finished.