Mackie CR4.5

Active 4.5" Studio Monitors with Tone Control!

The active 4.5" Creative Reference studio monitors Mackie CR4.5 combine professional studio-quality sound with a tone control to seamlessly switch between studio reference use, music listening, and party mode. With multiple input options and switchable desktop and bookshelf modes, these speakers deliver clear and powerful sound in any room. Starting from the transparent response you expect from professional studio monitors, you can shape the sound with the tone control as needed, gradually adding more bass punch and sparkle in the highs. Whether used for professional work, enjoyment, or both – the Mackie CR4.5 might be the only speakers you'll ever need.

Your Speakers for Work and Play

Adjust the sound of your Mackie CR4.5 speakers in no time to mix a podcast episode, listen to music, or throw a house party as a DJ – all with the same compact speaker set.

Two Speakers. Everything You Want to Hear

Content Creation & Gaming

Add a pair of our Creative Reference monitors to your setup for immersive sound you can tailor as you like. Simply connect your speakers to your gaming PC, audio interface, or streaming interface and adjust the tone control until you hear every step, every line of dialogue, and every epic soundtrack in full effect.

Music Production

The CR4.5 studio monitors deliver the clear, precise sound you need for producing and recording music. Turn the tone control fully left for a balanced frequency response ideal for monitoring and mixing. Turn it right to hear more bass and sparkle.

Casual Listening

When your room doubles as an office, recording studio, streaming space, living area, and more, you need speakers that can do it all. That’s why the CR series monitors feature versatile functions like the tone control and position switch to quickly tailor your listening experience to any situation.

Control Your Sound. Change Your Location. Connect to Everything.

Tone Control

Based on the transparent response expected from studio monitors, the sound can be shaped as needed with the tone control. Turning the control up gradually boosts bass and emphasizes sparkle in the highs, making the CR4.5 ideal for immersive gaming, everyday music listening, or lively parties.

Position Switch

The position switch lets you toggle between desktop and bookshelf modes to optimize the CR4.5 for your setup. Desktop mode is recommended for nearfield listening (e.g., in the studio), while bookshelf mode suits listening from a greater distance (e.g., from the sofa).

Right Connection for Everything

Audio interfaces, mixers, turntables, and other playback devices can be connected via TRS jack, RCA, and 3.5 mm mini-jack inputs. The built-in headphone output lets you switch to silent listening by muting the speaker audio when you plug in your headphones.

Headphone Output

The built-in headphone output lets you switch to silent listening by muting the speaker audio when you plug in your headphones.