MACKIE CR3-X WHITE - Self-powered studio monitors

MACKIE CR3-X White Polar – Self-Powered Studio Monitors

The limited-edition Mackie CR3-X White Polar delivers professional studio sound in a compact, low-profile design. Each monitor features a 3″ polypropylene-coated woofer and a 0.75″ ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeter, powered by a 50W peak driver that delivers clear performance from 80Hz to 20kHz. A wood cabinet with a rear bass-reflex port extends low end with smooth, controlled operation. The front panel features volume controls and a headphone output for private monitoring, while the rear panel houses balanced 1/4″ TRS, 1/8″ stereo jack, and RCA inputs, ensuring compatibility with any desktop source.

Main features

• 3″ polypropylene woofer: precise reproduction of midrange and bass.
• 0.75″ silk dome tweeter: smooth and detailed highs.
• 50W Peak (25W per monitor): Balanced power for small environments.
• Frequency response: 80 Hz – 20 kHz.
• Rear bass-reflex port: uniform bass extension.
• Flexible inputs: ¼″ TRS balanced, 1/8″ TRS and RCA.
• Front headphone output: latency-free monitoring.
• Front volume control: quick adjustment without menu.
• Wooden cabinet: minimal resonance and natural acoustic character.

Product benefits

The CR3-X White Polar offers the renowned CR Series quality in a sleek white finish that enhances any creative space. Their low profile allows them to be placed directly under your computer monitor, and the combination of inputs ensures immediate connection to PCs, interfaces, consoles, or media players. The headphone output and front-facing control ensure a fluid workflow for both mixing and everyday audio consumption.

Use cases

• Home studio and music production in small spaces.
• Content creation, podcasting, and gaming.
• High fidelity multimedia playback.
• Near-field monitoring for video editing.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use them with my audio interface? Yes, connect the balanced TRS or RCA output depending on your interface.
• How do I adjust the volume? Use the front potentiometer, which also automatically mutes the speakers when you connect headphones.
• Where do I place the bass-reflex port? Leave at least 10 cm of space behind each monitor for the best bass response.
• Are they plug-and-play? Yes, they work without drivers: just plug in the signal and power cable to get started.

Description for projects

Pair of Mackie CR3-X White Polar monitors, 3″ polypropylene woofer, 0.75″ ferrofluid silk tweeter, 50 W peak, 80 Hz–20 kHz frequency, ¼″ TRS, 1/8″ TRS and RCA inputs, rear bass-reflex port, headphone output, front volume control, wooden cabinet.