Mackie MC-450 Professional Open-Back Headphones

Hear every detail of your mix – wide, open and natural. The Mackie MC-450 are professional open-back headphones for critical listening and mixing. The open design gives an ultra-wide soundstage and clear detail without sounding harsh or artificial.

Why customers choose it

• Open-back sound: spacious, immersive listening with an ultra-wide soundstage.
• Reference accuracy: high-headroom, reference-quality transducers reproduce your mix and music accurately.
• All-day comfort: premium leather adjustable headband and memory foam ear pads.
• Three detachable cables: long fabric cable for the studio, coiled cable, and a short cable with phone control and mic – all with locking bayonet connectors.
• Built for pros: rugged design for the studio or on location, with a protective case.

Who it is for

Mixing and mastering engineers, music producers, home-studio owners, and audiophiles who want accurate, open sound for long sessions.

What’s in the box

• MC-450 headphones
• 9.8 ft (3 m) fabric-jacketed straight cable
• 4 ft (1.2 m) coiled cable
• 4 ft (1.2 m) straight cable with phone control and mic
• Gold-plated 1/4″ adapter
• Protective case

Specifications

Good to know

• Open-back headphones let sound in and out – best for quiet rooms, not for recording next to a live mic.
• The 4 ft cable with mic and controls works for phone calls and music on the go.

FAQ

Are these good for mixing?

Yes. Mackie designed them for critical listening and mixing.

Can I use them with my phone?

Yes – use the 4 ft straight cable with phone control and mic.