Hi folks

A while ago there was a thread regarding the Mackie SRM450. Part of the threat asking for actual things that users say rather than mackie itself.

Well, I had a spare minute or two so I went hunting for some user opinions.

here's the link.

http://www.zzounds.com/productreview--MACSRM450

I haven't figured out how to do it as an actual link yet, so you'll have to cut and paste into your browser's address bar.

Darren

How much are these in the uk and has anybody used them.

Howdy

Cheapest I've seen a pair for in the UK is £1050. Average is around £1250.

I've been using them for 12 months now and they really pack a surprising punch.

Only last week I was doing a wedding and checkign the sound from the back of the function room, and they easily sounded as good, if not better than my older system that had base bins.

If you suffer from serious DJ penis envy, you migh wish to consider getting the mackie Active Base bin too, just for a rounder sound, but in the majority of cases, you won't need it.

There is an apparent issue with overheating if driven hard, however I've never had to drive them hard enough to overheat them. they have an auto cut off system if over heating is going to happen. this has only ever kicked in once for me, but the room was extraordinarily hot and badly ventilated.

I am considering investing in some powered base bins next year so I can take on larger venues, but will put it off for as long as I can, as cash is tight at the moment

Also, for active cabs they're surprisingly not that weighty, about 21kg, or erm...erm...where's me calculator...ah work it out yourself.

I know several live artists that use srm450's also and they wouldn't be without them now, and same goes for me.

Hope that answers your question.

Darren

I use active speakers, HK audio Elias system. These have proved themselves time and time again.

i quite like the Mackie stuff, and would certainly consider them should ( and its a BIG should) i wish to change systems.

I have been using Mackies since early summer and since starting to use them I have had quite a number of comments about the quality of my sound system. There ideal for smaller gigs and all I do for the bigger gigs is to turn out my trusty Beringher bx1800 bins and I only need these when I intend to pump out a lot of Dance music my system now sounds seriously good.

Can't you now buy special fans that go into the psu specially for the 450s?

I have a pair of 15 cm 240 v fans puchased from [Edited] electronics , wired onto the inside of the mains connector.

There is no official fix a mackie still say they is no problem with overheating LOL !!

Just Bought a pair of the Mackie Subs SW1501's to go with my SRM450's. Best money I've spent in years. This system is very loud and punchy sounds brilliant and the tops hardly even get warm let alone hot. Just need a new quality mixer now. Any suggestions?

what wheight are the subs and how much wonga cos im looking to buy a pair for my fbt maxx speakers

Subs are about 40 Kgs and I got the pair for £1400

cheers WOODYO, a bit too heavy for me.

Would not be without our Mackie SRM 450

But that's only our opinion...

Ho Hum...back to renovating our little ole cottage somewhere in Suffolk...

Warmest Regards
Cristina and Barry

Gotta admit, for one reason, or another - theses have got to be the most talked about speakers of the moment.

Still run hot though !

I have just purchased a second set up of active speakers, and brought the Warrior system at 400w each, cost around £450 but I would rather have 4 Warrior 400w (1600w) for the same price as 2 Mackies, at less wattage, and less versitile too.
I have 2 set up now, each at 800w, that can be in two places at the same time.

I have used a few active speakers over the last 18 months, namely warrior L300's & L400's, the Proel Nezt 12's and recently after a problem with the proels, I have been using Mackies.

take it from me the mackies are far better, and I will be buying a pair for myself

Ive run pair of mackies loud with a sub for a month now and im made up with them so far, only thing that was worrying was the sub was clipping a little on some tracks but it was high at the time, great bit of kit and cheaper than ever now @ £800 each for mackies and £500 for sub (15inch unit) may even get them cheaper than that?