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6. Input Level

The MRmk3 studio monitors expect a line-level signal

at its input. Use this control to adjust the sensitivity of

the input section according to the signal strength at its

input.

• The MRmk3 studio monitors are designed to operate

with a +4 dBu signal when the input level control is in

the max position. In other words, wide open.

• Refer to the Quick Start section on page 5 for the

level-setting procedure.

7. Custom-Tuned Rear Port

The custom-tuned rear port uses the radiation from

the rear of the woofer cone to extend the low-frequency

response of the speaker. The size of the port is carefully

designed with respect to the volume of the cabinet

and the characteristics of the woofer to produce

low-frequency extension.

Front Panel Description

8. Running Man Logo LED

The Running Man logo illuminates when the power

switch [2] on the back of the MRmk3 studio monitor

is turned on and AC power is available at the mains

input [1].

4. Low Frequency Filter

This switch tailors the overall low-frequency

response

by +2 dB or +4 dB at 100 Hz.

• For most applications, use the “0 (NORMAL)” setting.

This takes the equalization circuit out of the signal path.

• If a little extra low-frequency output is necessary, use

the +2 dB setting.

• If even more low-frequency output is necessary,

use the +4 dB setting. Remember how things work in

reverse, so boosting the deep bass content on playback

may actually decrease it in the ﬁnal mix.

5. High Frequency Filter

This switch tailors the overall high-frequency

response by:

±2 dB at 3 kHz and above [MR5mk3]

±2 dB at 3.25 kHz and above [MR6mk3]

±2 dB at 3 kHz and above [MR8mk3]

Leave this switch in the “0 (NORMAL)” position

unless:

• You want to subtly brighten or darken the sound of the

speakers.

• Perhaps you have hearing loss caused by too many

nights in front of a double Marshall stack.

• You just like to mix on the bright side or dull side.

If the mixes consistently sound dull or dark when

you listen elsewhere, this usually indicates that the

monitors are too bright, relative to your normal hearing.

A bit less high-frequency energy usually ﬁxes this, and

the mix may be forced in this direction by reducing the

high-frequency output of the monitors by using the –2 dB

position of the switch.

Conversely, if the mixes are consistently too bright,

then adding some additional high-frequency energy in

the monitors satisﬁes your ears, and the resultant mix

has less HF content.

It’s a real rush to mix really loud. But remember that

the resulting mix only sounds good when you play it at

least that loud. However strange it may sound, mixes

made at lower levels sound even better when played

loud, perhaps even a bit bigger than life.

Get that sound level meter out. Decide what level to

mix at and use the meter to help keep mixing at that

level. Your ears will thank you, and your mixes will be

better for it.

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