Mackie MC-250 Professional Studio Headphones
Owner's Manual
Introduction
The Mackie MC-250 headphones are designed for professional studio monitoring, DJs, and personal listening. They offer a precise, studio-reference sound with high-performance monitoring capabilities, allowing users to hear every nuance of their audio. The headphones feature 50mm transducers with high headroom for accurate audio reproduction and an ultra-wide soundstage created by a precision-tuned enclosure for deep bass and enhanced high-frequency detail.
A pair of Mackie MC-250 professional closed-back studio headphones. They feature black over-ear earcups with the Mackie logo and a stylized 'X' symbol. The headphones have a padded, adjustable headband and a thick, black audio cable extending from the left earcup.
Specifications
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Sensitivity: 100 dB
- Impedance: 38 Ohm
- Special Features: Microphone, Adjustable headband
- Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.5 x 3.75 inches
- Item Weight: 1.1 pounds
- Frequency Response: 15 Hz – 20 kHz, 10 Hz – 20 kHz
- Sensitivity: 93 dB/mW, 100 dB/mW
- Maximum Input Power: 20 mW
- Impedance: 33 ohm, 38 ohm
- Driver Type: Dynamic
- Input Type: 1/8" or 1/4" stereo male
- Output Type: L/R Headphones
- Cable Length: 117.6 inches • 2987 mm
- Weight: 0.6 pounds • 0.3 kg
High-Performance Monitoring Headphones
- Experience the signature Mackie studio sound in headphones that reveal every detail.
- High-headroom, reference-quality 50mm transducers provide an accurate reproduction of your mix and your music.
- Precision-tuned enclosure delivers deep, punchy bass and enhanced high frequency detail for an ultra-wide soundstage.
Professional Design
- The soft padded adjustable headband and conforming ear pads provide an ergonomic fit for hours of comfort while ensuring optimal low-end and sound isolation.
- The rugged design is built to last and meet the demands of professionals in the studio or on location.
Take Them Anywhere
- The collapsible fold-up design allows for easy storage and compact portability when travelling.
- Perfect for mixing, studio recording, critical listening, and personal listening.
- 9.8 ft. detachable, high-quality, straight cable with locking bayonet connector.
- Gold plated 1/4" adapter and carry bag included.
Getting Started
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The headphones come with a cable. One end of the cable has an 1/8" connector with two notches opposite each other. Line these up with the notches on the headphones, push in gently and twist clockwise 1/4 turn to lock.
[Diagram: Headphones with cable connector detail showing alignment and locking mechanism. It shows a 3.5mm (1/8-inch) connector with two notches designed to align with corresponding slots on the headphone jack, followed by a quarter-turn twist to secure the connection.]
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Plug the other end of the 1/8" connector into the device.
NOTE: If the device has a 1/4" input, attach the included adapter to the 1/8" connector and turn clockwise until snug.
[Diagram: 1/8" to 1/4" adapter and connector. It shows a 3.5mm (1/8-inch) connector with a threaded collar, which can be screwed onto a 1/4-inch adapter for compatibility with larger audio jacks.]
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Your ears are important! Be careful of permanent hearing damage. Lower the volume on your device. Even intermediate levels may be painfully loud. Always turn the volume all the way down before connecting the headphones or doing anything new that may affect the headphone volume. Then turn it up slowly as you listen carefully.
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Place the headphones over your ears. The L/R markings are located above each ear piece (with the cable attached to the left side).
[Diagram: Headphones shown on a human head, indicating L/R placement and cable position. The left earcup is shown with the audio cable attached. The 'L' and 'R' markings are indicated as being located above each earcup.]
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The cable of both models may be located on your front or rear side.
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Raise the volume on your device up to a comfortably loud listening level and enjoy!
Limited Warranty
- Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place.
- This Limited Product Warranty is provided by LOUD Audio, LLC ("LOUD") and is applicable to products purchased in the United States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized reseller or dealer. The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser.
- For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com to find contact information for your local distributor and information on any warranty coverage provided by the distributor in your local market.
- LOUD warrants the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use during the Warranty Period. If the product fails to conform to the warranty, LOUD or its authorized service representative will, at its option, either repair or replace any such nonconforming product.
- Customer gives notice of noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at: www.mackie.com or by calling LOUD technical support at 1-800-898-3211 (toll-free in the U.S. and Canada) during normal business hours Pacific Time, excluding weekends or LOUD holidays. Please retain the original dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase. You will need it to obtain any warranty service.
- For full terms and conditions, as well as the specific duration of the Warranty for this product, please visit www.mackie.com.
- The Product Warranty, together with your invoice or receipt, and the terms and conditions located at www.mackie.com, constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes any and all prior agreements between LOUD and Customer related to the subject matter hereof. No amendment, modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Product Warranty will be valid unless set forth in a written instrument signed by the party to be bound thereby.
Need Help with the Headphones?
- Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs, manuals, and addendums.
- Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to speak with one of our technical support representatives (Monday through Friday, normal business hours, Pacific Time).
Important Safety Instructions
Read, follow, and keep these instructions. Heed all warnings.
- Do not use in or near dangerous environments. This includes driving, cycling, walking, jogging, and other areas where traffic is present and accidents could occur.
- Keep this product and its accessories out of reach of children. Handling or use by children may pose a risk of death or serious injury. Contains small parts and cords that may pose a risk of choking or strangulation.
- Set the volume level of the audio device to a minimum, and then, after connecting the earphones, adjust the volume gradually. Sudden exposure to loud noises could cause hearing damage.
- Keep headphones clean. To clean the headphones, wash outside with a mild detergent solution.
- Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or product failure.
- Do not immerse in water, such as while taking a shower, bath, or washing your face. Otherwise, sound deterioration or failures may result.
- Do not use while sleeping as accidents may result.
- Use a slow twisting motion to remove the earphones. Never pull on the earphone cord.
- Stop using the earphones immediately if they are causing great discomfort, irritation, rash, discharge, or any other uncomfortable reaction.
- If you are currently receiving ear treatment, consult your physician before using this device.
- Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in the chart. According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in some hearing loss.
Noise Level Exposure Chart (OSHA)
| Duration, per day in hours | Sound Level |
|---|---|
| 8 | 90 dB |
| 6 | 92 dB |
| 4 | 95 dB |
| 3 | 97 dB |
| 2 | 100 dB |
| 1.5 | 102 dB |
| 1 | 105 dB |
| 0.5 | 110 dB |
| 0.25 or less | 115 dB |
FAQs
- How reliable are Mackie headphones?
- The Mackie MC-250 are excellent entry-level studio headphones that cost less than $100. They are among the best-sounding headphones in their price range since their performance is better than their asking price. Their construction is the only aspect about which to be concerned.
- What can studio headphones be used for?
- Studio headphones have sound characteristics that are best suited for recording or mixing because they are designed primarily for professional use. Nevertheless, they are frequently adaptable enough to provide for excellent entertaining listening.
- Can I use studio headphones to listen to music?
- As a result, over the years as both an audio engineer and a writer, I've discovered that the headphones I use in the studio for my audio work are also excellent for listening to music or talks, especially during prolonged listening sessions.
- Should you listen to music using studio headphones?
- In response to the question, yes, you can use any headphones to listen to your music, including studio reference headphones if you happen to have them on hand (or to head).
- What distinguishes studio headphones from standard headphones?
- It is important to be able to hear everything clearly when using studio headphones since they are used by persons who are attempting to identify and correct flaws in source audio. This includes having a considerably wider range of frequencies to detect problems in unexpected places in the audio.
- Do studio headphones work with mobile devices?
- You can use studio headphones for casual listening, without a doubt. Because they have a closed rear, those KRKs could even be taken outside without disturbing other persons in public spaces.
- What distinguishes studio headphones from monitor headphones?
- All frequencies are balanced in monitor headphones (lows, mids, highs). As a result, the listening experience is more accurate because no portion of the sound spectrum is amplified. If you use headphones with increased bass, you'll miss out on certain aspects.
- When recording, are headphones important?
- A performance is affected by headphones. You'll become aware of how much vocalists react to what they hear in their cans if you work with them long enough. Singers enjoy slipping into a different reality while tracking. They frequently aim to make it sound fantastical.
- Why are headphones necessary when recording?
- In order to isolate their voice from other noises and allow them to hear the other tracks or instruments they are singing with without affecting the quality of their own recorded voice, performers in recording studios frequently wear headphones.
- Are studio headphones surround sound capable?
- Gaming is best done with studio headphones. You may enjoy a more robust and intense gaming experience thanks to their improved surround sound and audio components. They are also more adaptable than typical gaming headphones because you can add a microphone separately.
