Mackie CR4: balance makes no difference when adjusted, CR3 won´t power

Hi,

With regards to the CR3 speakers.

If you have access to a DMM (Digital Multimeter) by using the Ohmmeter function you can test the continuity of the power feed from the AC cord plug to the power board.

With the power cord removed from the power outlet, connect the Ohmmeter test leads to the 2 power pins of the plug (not sure if you have a 2 pin or 3 pin plug - the 3rd pin is the earth pin). Switch on the On/Off switch on the speaker and check if the meter displays a reading at all. (try the various scales in case it is high resistance).

If no reading is displayed there is a problem from the plug, through the switch and onto or in the board.

You will have to open them up and inspect the connections and circuit boards from the power cord in, doing point to point testing with the meter.

DMMs suitable for what you want to do are available from most larger hardware stores from $10 and up.

If you prove the wiring all the way to the board and then cannot go any further, check the board for obvious sings of physical damage or electrical problems, such as burnt out, heat stressed components or dry joints. Take close up pictures of suspected problems (or even of the power board in general) and post back here more more help.

With regards to the CR4BT.

You will have to do the same (inspecting the internal connections and boards that is) as the power seems to be OK.

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