Mackie CR3.5 BT
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Mackie
CR3.5 BT
Product Info
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These Mackie CR3.5 BTs are a solid entry-level option for bedroom producers, podcasters, or anyone needing nearfield monitoring on a budget. The Bluetooth connectivity is genuinely useful, and the overall sound is surprisingly balanced for their size, though don't expect a full-range, studio-grade experience. They're a great starting point, but seasoned engineers will likely want to upgrade eventually.
Product Description
- Mackie CR3.5 BT
- Active 3.5" Studio Monitors with Bluetooth 5.0
- Fabric woofer 3.5"
- silk dome tweeter and protective grille
- Frequency range: 70 - 20
- 000 Hz
- Max. sound pressure level: 97 dB
- Class-D power amplifier with 50 W peak total power
- Controls for adjusting the tone
- Volume control
- Position switch for desktop and bookshelf modes
- Position switch L/R
- Built-in switched-mode power supply 100 - 240V / 50 - 60 Hz
- Inputs: 2 x Line 6.3 mm jack
- 2 x RCA (L/R stereo) and 1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
- Headphone output: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
- Speaker terminal for connecting both monitors
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 206 x 140 x 180 mm
- Weight: 3.7 kg
- Price per pair
- • Fabric woofer offers a surprisingly controlled and dampened low-end response.
- • Bluetooth 5.0 provides a stable, low-latency wireless connection for easy streaming.
- • Silk dome tweeter delivers a smooth, extended high-frequency response, avoiding harshness.
- • Compact size and desktop/bookshelf switch make them versatile for small spaces.
- • Limited power restricts headroom at higher volumes; not ideal for loud mixing.
- • Plastic enclosure feels a bit flimsy, impacting overall perceived build quality.
- • Bass response, while controlled, lacks the impactful depth of larger monitors.
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