Mackie CR3-XBT 3 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 CR3-XBT is a pair of Bluetooth-enabled Creative Reference Series 3″ multimedia monitors offering a compact solution for quality audio playback in home studios and gaming setups. With 50W of amplification driving 3″ woofers and 0.75″ tweeters, the CR3-XBT monitors work well whether you’re creating content or casually enjoying some tunes.
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 CR3-XBT can accept 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 CR3-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, 304E EQ, and 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
- RCA and 1/4″ inputs accommodate balanced or unbalanced stereo line-level signals from your audio interface, mixer, soundcard, or mobile device
- Front-panel 3.5mm headphone port auto-defeats speaker output
- 50W of amplification drive the 3″ 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 and a speaker cable to connect the left and right monitors
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 modeled optical 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 CR3-XBT Specs
Monitor Type | Active 2-Way |
Enclosure | Bass-Reflex |
Power Rating | 50 W Peak |
Drivers | LF Driver: 1 x 3″ / 7.62 cm Polypropylene Cone HF Driver: 1 x 0.75″ / 1.91 cm Silk Dome |
Amplification | 1 x Full-Range Amplifier: Class-D50 W Peak |
Frequency Range | 70 Hz to 20 kHz (at -10 dB) 80 Hz to 20 kHz (at -3 dB) |
Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL) | 97 dB |
Phase Adjustment | None |
EQ | None |
Filters | None |
Parametric EQ | None |
Crossover Frequency | 3 kHz |
I/O | 2 x 1/4″ TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Female Analog Input 1 x 2RCA 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 | 60 W |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Enclosure Material | MDF |
Mounting Points | None |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.5 x 8.1 x 7.1″ / 14 x 20.6 x 18 cm (Each) |
Weight | 7.8 lb / 3.5 kg (Pair) |
Package Weight | 9.28 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 15.5 x 10.4 x 8″ |