Mackie XR824 moniteur actif 8"

The Mackie XR824 is an 8-inch active studio monitor from the Mackie XR series. Each speaker is self-powered: it has its own 160 W bi-amplified power amp, so it connects straight to an interface or a console. It combines an 8-inch woofer with a 1-inch tweeter, plus room-optimization features to tailor the response to the listening space. For home studios and compact control rooms.

The essentials in 10 seconds

• Type: 8-inch active studio monitor
• Drivers: 8-inch woofer + 1-inch tweeter
• Amplification: 160 W bi-amplified
• Ideal for: home studio, compact control room, secondary mix/mastering

For a home studio or a compact control room looking for a reference monitor, the XR824 offers a flat frequency response, a built-in amplifier in each speaker and settings to compensate for room acoustics. It connects, for instance, to a monitor output of a Big Knob Studio+ interface.

• 8-inch woofer for generous low end
• 1-inch tweeter for the high frequencies
• 160 W amplification, bi-amplified and built into the speaker
• Room optimization: settings to adapt the response to the acoustics of the space
• Flat response across the frequency spectrum

Does the XR824 need an external amplifier?

No. The speakers are self-powered: each one has 160 W of bi-amplified power built in.

What drivers does it use?

An 8-inch woofer for the low end and a 1-inch tweeter for the highs.

Can the sound be adapted to my room?

Yes. The XR824 has room-optimization features that let you adjust the frequency response to the acoustics of your space.

How does it differ from the XR624?

The XR624 is smaller than the XR824 while still delivering plenty of bass. The XR824 is the 8-inch model of the series.