Mackie CR8-XBT 8 inch Multimedia Monitors with Bluetooth
CR-X Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors
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CR-X monitors are designed to meet the needs of modern musicians, content creators, video production, and beyond. Stunning looks, studio-quality sound, and convenient features make these the best choice for anyone that wants professional sound without breaking the bank.
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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. The sleek design of CR-X features a brushed metal panel and a distinct outline that stands out. Available in a vast range of sizes from 3” to 8” with Bluetooth® option plus an 8” subwoofer with Bluetooth, CR-X has the perfect match for your needs. Upgrade your listening experience with Mackie CR-X Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors.
The Mackie CR8-XBT is a pair of Creative Reference Series 8″ multimedia monitors offering an affordable solution for powerful audio playback in home studios, production rooms, and gaming setups. With 160W of amplification driving 8″ woofers and 0.75″ tweeters, the CR8-XBT monitors deliver even more volume and bass than the smaller CR5-XBT.
The pair consists of one passive speaker and one powered speaker that connect with an included speaker cable. Each monitor incorporates a custom-tuned rear port to smoothly extend the low end and a specially designed waveguide for clarity and proper dispersion of high frequencies.
With plenty of I/O provided, the CR8-XBT can accept either a wired connection from your audio interface or computer soundcard or a wireless stream via Bluetooth from your mobile device. Either way, your music can be pumped out to the drivers or your favorite headphones.
The CR8-XBT features a download for ProTools | First and The Musician’s Collection plug-in package including 23 high-quality plug-ins with BBD Delay, Eleven Lite, the 304E EQ, and the 304C Compressor.
General Features
- For recording, mixing, sound design, gaming, and casual listening
- All-wood cabinet with a brushed-metal front panel
- Built-in Bluetooth receiver enables wireless music streaming from your smartphone, tablet, or Bluetooth-enabled computer
- 3.5mm, RCA, and 1/4″ inputs accommodate balanced or unbalanced stereo line-level signal from your audio interface, mixer, soundcard, or mobile device
- Front-panel 3.5mm headphone port auto-defeats speaker output
- 160W of amplification drive the 8″ polypropylene-coated woofers and 0.75″ ferrofluid-cooled, silk-dome tweeters
- Speaker placement switch lets you choose which side to use for the on/off/volume control
- Includes a 3.5mm to stereo RCA cable for connecting your computer to the speakers, a standard 3.5mm cable to plug in your smartphone, and a speaker cable to connect the left and right monitors
- Included monitor isolation pads minimize boomy bass buildup and provide up/down tilt control for more focused listening
Avid Pro Tools | First and Other Included Software
In addition to the powerful plug-ins within Pro Tools | First, this mixer comes with the exclusive Mackie Musician Collection featuring 23 fantastic plug-ins:
- Avid 304E EQ: Add musical warmth with a treble and bass equalizer with sweepable mid control
- Avid 304C Compressor: Tweak the clarity, balance, and rhythmic feel of music with this optical-modeled compressor
- BBD Delay: Create delay, chorus, and vibrato effects based on a classic guitar pedal
- Black Op Distortion: Add rich distortion based on a classic distortion pedal
- Black Shiny Wah: Achieve the famous classic tones of a respected wah wah pedal
- Black Spring Reverb: Get the twang and space of a vintage amplifier
- C1 Chorus: Emulates a classic chorus pedal
- DC Distortion: Dial up a range of overdriven tones with this Avid custom distortion effect
- Eleven Lite: Get the sound of popular guitar amps and speaker cabinets
- Flanger: Create esoteric sounds with this homage to vintage and modern flangers
- Graphic EQ: Sculpt frequencies with ease
- Gray Compressor: Add warmth to tracks based on a vintage Ross compressor
- Green JRC Overdrive: Get the coveted sounds of a classic IC overdrive pedal
- In-Tune: Keep your instruments in tune with this digital tuner
- Orange Phaser: Create interesting effects with this phase shifter based on a classic design
- Roto Speaker: Recreate the sounds of a Leslie rotary speaker cabinet
- Sci-Fi: Add analog synth-type ring and frequency modulation
- Studio Reverb: Create natural-sounding reverb and ambient effects
- Tape Echo: Add vintage analog delay and chorus effects
- Tri-Knob Fuzz: Get the Hendrix tone with this fuzz box based on one of the first fuzz pedals
- Vari-Fi: Create the effect of audio changing tape speed
- Vibe Phaser: Add phase-shift and rotary speaker effects
- White Boost: Boost gain without coloring tone
Mackie CR8-XBT Specs
| Monitor Type | Active 2-Way |
| Enclosure | Bass-Reflex |
| Power Rating | 160 W Peak |
| Drivers | LF Driver: 1 x 8″ / 20.32 cm Polypropylene Cone HF Driver: 1 x 0.75″ / 1.91 cm Silk Dome |
| Amplification | 1 x Full-Range Amplifier: Class-D160 W Peak |
| Frequency Range | 40 Hz to 20 kHz (at -10 dB) 47 Hz to 20 kHz (at -3 dB) |
| Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL) | 108 dB |
| Phase Adjustment | None |
| EQ | None |
| Filters | None |
| Parametric EQ | None |
| Crossover Frequency | 2 kHz |
| I/O | 2 x 1/4″ TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Female Analog Input 1 x 2RCA Unbalanced Female Analog Input 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Female Analog Input 2 x Push Terminal Unbalanced Female Analog Output 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Female Analog Output |
| AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Enclosure Material | MDF |
| Mounting Points | None |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 9.9 x 14.8 x 13.6″ / 25.1 x 37.6 x 34.5 cm |
| Weight | 35.2 lb / 16.0 kg |
| Package Weight | 43.1 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 25.4 x 19 x 16.8″ |
Speedy Shipping and professional packaging
Because of our long-standing partnership in a long-standing partnership with UPS, FedEx, DHL and a variety of other world-class carriers, we can provide various shipping options. Our warehouse personnel will pack every item to our exacting specifications. Prior to shipping, your goods are carefully examined and safely secured. We deliver to thousands of clients every day in a variety of countries. The fact that we are committed to becoming the biggest online retailer in the World is clear. We have distribution centers as well as warehouses located in Europe and in the USA.
Note: Orders with more than one item are assigned a processing period in accordance with the item.
Before shipping, we will inspect the ordered items thoroughly. The majority of orders are shipped within 48 hrs. The expected delivery time is between 3 and 7 days.
Returns
The inventory is always changing and we do not completely manage it because multiple stakeholders are involved, including our warehouse and factory. The levels of stock can change at any time. Be aware that it's possible for your order to be out of stock after you have placed the order.
Our policy lasts thirty days. If 30 days have passed since you purchased your item, we will not be able to offer you a return or exchange.
To be returned it must be in its original packaging, unopened and in the condition you received it in. It should also be in the original packaging.
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