Headphone correction · over-ear

Mackie MC-250 EQ settings for Mac

Mackie MC-250 is an over-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -7.7 dB preamp to bring it toward the Harman target. Low end: it leaves it close to neutral; treble: it leaves it close to neutral. Biggest single move: +15.9 dB at 105 Hz (Low shelf).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Peak50 Hz0.42-14.8 dB
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+15.9 dB
Peak419 Hz1.71+5.7 dB
Peak905 Hz1.42-2.0 dB
Peak1370 Hz3.02-0.7 dB
Peak1892 Hz4.71+1.7 dB
Peak4207 Hz4.10+4.5 dB
Peak5862 Hz6.00-2.6 dB
Peak8939 Hz3.53-1.7 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70+0.3 dB

Preamp -7.7 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.

Mackie MC-250 FAQ

Does Earwave support the Mackie MC-250?

Yes. It is one of 812 measured models in Earwave's catalog. Pick it once and everything you play inherits the correction until you switch output.

Do I need the Mackie MC-250 correction to use Earwave?

No. The 31-band EQ, presets, stereo width and room ambience work on any headphones or speakers. Calibration is a bonus for models someone has measured.

Does the Mackie MC-250 profile cost extra?

No. Headphone correction is part of Earwave rather than an add-on: no account, no extra purchase, no subscription.

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