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Broadcast HME 26(4) Instruction manual
Broadcast HME 26(4) Instruction manual
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... the Sennheiser Service Department. • Only replace those parts of the product whose replacement is capable of higher volume levels or for continuous noise exposure during the working day. For information on to third parties. • The product is described in this manual. Exposure to sounds of producing sound pressure levels exceeding 85 dB(A). Use only a slightly damp cloth for cleaning. Safety instructions...
... the Sennheiser Service Department. • Only replace those parts of the product whose replacement is capable of higher volume levels or for continuous noise exposure during the working day. For information on to third parties. • The product is described in this manual. Exposure to sounds of producing sound pressure levels exceeding 85 dB(A). Use only a slightly damp cloth for cleaning. Safety instructions...
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... even in this instruction manual. Delivery includes 1 headset 1 cable clip 1 wind and pop screen for indoor use 1 wind and pop screen for outdoor use , e.g. The microphone has a cardioid pickup pattern. 2 for broadcast use 1 instruction manual HME 26 The HME 26 headsets feature dynamic, closed headphones. The headsets have been designed for outdoor broadcast or broadcast van applications. Intended use Intended use means using the product within the operating conditions as described...
... even in this instruction manual. Delivery includes 1 headset 1 cable clip 1 wind and pop screen for indoor use 1 wind and pop screen for outdoor use , e.g. The microphone has a cardioid pickup pattern. 2 for broadcast use 1 instruction manual HME 26 The HME 26 headsets feature dynamic, closed headphones. The headsets have been designed for outdoor broadcast or broadcast van applications. Intended use Intended use means using the product within the operating conditions as described...
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... ear pads • ActiveGard™ (switchable) safeguards you from volume peaks above 105 dB • "Flip-away" headphone allows single-sided listening • Detailed, linear sound reproduction for demanding applications • Flexible microphone boom, can be worn on either left or right-hand side • Noise-compensating pre-polarized condenser microphone ensures excellent speech transmission • Single-sided cable • Cable...
... ear pads • ActiveGard™ (switchable) safeguards you from volume peaks above 105 dB • "Flip-away" headphone allows single-sided listening • Detailed, linear sound reproduction for demanding applications • Flexible microphone boom, can be worn on either left or right-hand side • Noise-compensating pre-polarized condenser microphone ensures excellent speech transmission • Single-sided cable • Cable...
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Operation Turning the microphone boom The microphone boom can be worn with the microphone boom positioned on either the left or right-hand side of the head. This allows the headset to prevent disturbing noise. 4 Switching the microphone transmission off If, during turning, the microphone boom is in the middle position (90°), the microphone transmission will be switched off in order to be rotated by 180°.
Operation Turning the microphone boom The microphone boom can be worn with the microphone boom positioned on either the left or right-hand side of the head. This allows the headset to prevent disturbing noise. 4 Switching the microphone transmission off If, during turning, the microphone boom is in the middle position (90°), the microphone transmission will be switched off in order to be rotated by 180°.
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Putting on the headset When putting on the headset, the patented two-piece headband adjusts automatically. Positioning the microphone Bend the flexible microphone boom so that the microphone is placed at the corner of approx. 2 cm between microphone and mouth. Maintain a distance of the mouth. Always use the supplied wind and pop screen. 5
Putting on the headset When putting on the headset, the patented two-piece headband adjusts automatically. Positioning the microphone Bend the flexible microphone boom so that the microphone is placed at the corner of approx. 2 cm between microphone and mouth. Maintain a distance of the mouth. Always use the supplied wind and pop screen. 5
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In addition, moisture can adversely affect the sound and performance of your mouth as it locks into place with an audible click. Make sure not to cover the sound inlet. Flipping away one earcup The headset features a "flip-away" earcup for single-sided listening. 6 Do not position the microphone directly in front of your mouth. When attaching the sound inlet basket, make sure that it will pick up your breathing and plosive noises from your microphone.
In addition, moisture can adversely affect the sound and performance of your mouth as it locks into place with an audible click. Make sure not to cover the sound inlet. Flipping away one earcup The headset features a "flip-away" earcup for single-sided listening. 6 Do not position the microphone directly in front of your mouth. When attaching the sound inlet basket, make sure that it will pick up your breathing and plosive noises from your microphone.
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... high sound pressure levels. This headset is factory-preset to "on the audio system Connect the headset to the upper position using a pointed tool. 7 You can hear critical environmental sounds. Set the volume to high volumes! Switching ActiveGard™ on the audio system. ActiveGard™ is capable of your hearing! Adjusting the volume directly on ". Make sure that you can switch ActiveGard™ off ActiveGard™ safeguards your ears from volume peaks...
... high sound pressure levels. This headset is factory-preset to "on the audio system Connect the headset to the upper position using a pointed tool. 7 You can hear critical environmental sounds. Set the volume to high volumes! Switching ActiveGard™ on the audio system. ActiveGard™ is capable of your hearing! Adjusting the volume directly on ". Make sure that you can switch ActiveGard™ off ActiveGard™ safeguards your ears from volume peaks...
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... and pull sharply. Attach the new ear pad to time. Liquids entering the housing of hygiene, the ear pads should be replaced from time to the earcup by pressing firmly around the ear pad until you hear all latches lock into place. Cleaning the headset Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the headset from time to clean the product. Repeat for...
... and pull sharply. Attach the new ear pad to time. Liquids entering the housing of hygiene, the ear pads should be replaced from time to the earcup by pressing firmly around the ear pad until you hear all latches lock into place. Cleaning the headset Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the headset from time to clean the product. Repeat for...
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Cleaning the sound inlet basket ̈ Carefully pull the sound inlet basket from the capsule. ̈ Moisten a small brush (bristle brush or toothbrush) with isopropyl alcohol. ̈ Carefully brush off the sound inlet basket. ̈ Allow the sound inlet basket to air dry for approx. 1 hour so that it locks into place with an audible click. When attaching the sound inlet basket, make sure not to the capsule so that the remaining isopropyl alcohol can evaporate. ̈ Reattach the sound inlet basket to cover the sound inlet. 9
Cleaning the sound inlet basket ̈ Carefully pull the sound inlet basket from the capsule. ̈ Moisten a small brush (bristle brush or toothbrush) with isopropyl alcohol. ̈ Carefully brush off the sound inlet basket. ̈ Allow the sound inlet basket to air dry for approx. 1 hour so that it locks into place with an audible click. When attaching the sound inlet basket, make sure not to the capsule so that the remaining isopropyl alcohol can evaporate. ̈ Reattach the sound inlet basket to cover the sound inlet. 9
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No. 500836 502360 502533 502461 502462 502459 502460 502457 502458 502456 Cables* -6 -7 -H-6 -X4F -X5 -X3K1 -X3K1-P48 -H-X4F -H-X5 -H-X3K1 515629 Headband paddings 1 pair 529766 529767 532724 Ear pads leatherette, 1 pair leatherette, 100 pairs velour, 1 pair 502595 504062 HZH 26 hygiene pads white, 200 items black, 200 items * By changing the cable, you can simply retrofit your headset (see "Product variants" on page 12). 10 Accessories Cat.
No. 500836 502360 502533 502461 502462 502459 502460 502457 502458 502456 Cables* -6 -7 -H-6 -X4F -X5 -X3K1 -X3K1-P48 -H-X4F -H-X5 -H-X3K1 515629 Headband paddings 1 pair 529766 529767 532724 Ear pads leatherette, 1 pair leatherette, 100 pairs velour, 1 pair 502595 504062 HZH 26 hygiene pads white, 200 items black, 200 items * By changing the cable, you can simply retrofit your headset (see "Product variants" on page 12). 10 Accessories Cat.
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077408 535803 530895 535804 534729 044740 525787 Carry bags Carry bag Wind and pop screens for BKE 4-4 small (indoor use) 1 item small (indoor use) any quantity large (outdoor use) 1 item large (outdoor use) any quantity Cable clips MZQ 2002 HZC 08 HZC 08 (for round cable only) MZQ 2002 (for round or flat cable) 11
077408 535803 530895 535804 534729 044740 525787 Carry bags Carry bag Wind and pop screens for BKE 4-4 small (indoor use) 1 item small (indoor use) any quantity large (outdoor use) 1 item large (outdoor use) any quantity Cable clips MZQ 2002 HZC 08 HZC 08 (for round cable only) MZQ 2002 (for round or flat cable) 11
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Cable -X3K1/cable -H-X3K1 XLR-3 connector ¼" (6.3 mm) jack plug 1 2 3 Solder side 1 Screen 2 Microphone Hi 3 Microphone Lo 12 3 Solder side 1 Audio Hi left 2 Audio Hi right 3 Audio Lo Cable -X3K1-P48* XLR-3 connector 3 ¼" (6.3 mm) jack plug 1 2 12 3 Solder side 1 Ground/screen 2 Microphone Hi/48 VDC 3 Microphone Lo/48 VDC Solder side 1 Audio Hi left 2 Audio Hi right 3 Audio Lo * Together with the cable -X3K1-P48, the HME 26 is designed for P48 phantom powering as per DIN 45596. 14
Cable -X3K1/cable -H-X3K1 XLR-3 connector ¼" (6.3 mm) jack plug 1 2 3 Solder side 1 Screen 2 Microphone Hi 3 Microphone Lo 12 3 Solder side 1 Audio Hi left 2 Audio Hi right 3 Audio Lo Cable -X3K1-P48* XLR-3 connector 3 ¼" (6.3 mm) jack plug 1 2 12 3 Solder side 1 Ground/screen 2 Microphone Hi/48 VDC 3 Microphone Lo/48 VDC Solder side 1 Audio Hi left 2 Audio Hi right 3 Audio Lo * Together with the cable -X3K1-P48, the HME 26 is designed for P48 phantom powering as per DIN 45596. 14
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...; stereo 105 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW 107 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V 115 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V (ActiveGard switched off) 105 dB SPL at 1 kHz (ActiveGard switched on) 127 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 200 mW 128 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 200 mW (ActiveGard switched off) < 0.5 % at 1 kHz approx. 3.6 N 15 Specifications HME 26-600(4)/-100(4) Headphones Transducer principle Ear coupling...
...; stereo 105 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW 107 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V 115 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V (ActiveGard switched off) 105 dB SPL at 1 kHz (ActiveGard switched on) 127 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 200 mW 128 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 200 mW (ActiveGard switched off) < 0.5 % at 1 kHz approx. 3.6 N 15 Specifications HME 26-600(4)/-100(4) Headphones Transducer principle Ear coupling...
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Microphone Type Transducer principle Frequency response Output voltage Terminating impedance Supply voltage BKE 4-4 pre-polarized condenser microphone, cardioid 40 to 20,000 Hz 4 mV/Pa ± 2.5 dB min. 4.7 kΩ 5 to 15 V DC General data Ambient temperature Weight without cable operation: -15 °C to 55 °C storage: -55 °C to 70 °C approx. 200 g 16
Microphone Type Transducer principle Frequency response Output voltage Terminating impedance Supply voltage BKE 4-4 pre-polarized condenser microphone, cardioid 40 to 20,000 Hz 4 mV/Pa ± 2.5 dB min. 4.7 kΩ 5 to 15 V DC General data Ambient temperature Weight without cable operation: -15 °C to 55 °C storage: -55 °C to 70 °C approx. 200 g 16
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For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.sennheiser.com. In compliance with • RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) CE Declaration of 24 months on this product. Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of Conformity • • EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) The declarations are available at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. Before putting the product into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations. 17
For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.sennheiser.com. In compliance with • RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) CE Declaration of 24 months on this product. Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of Conformity • • EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) The declarations are available at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. Before putting the product into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations. 17
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser.com Printed in Germany Publ. 07/09 535307/A01
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser.com Printed in Germany Publ. 07/09 535307/A01
Product sheet
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... microphone boom can be used on either the left or right-hand side Microphone mutes by positioning the microphone boom vertically Cable, microphone boom and earpads can be replaced easily 2 year warranty HME 26 (4) Another important feature is its high feedback rejection. The headsets are dimensioned for particularly high sound pressure levels. The condenser microphone with a cardiod pick-up to 20 kHz. Professional headphone with condenseR microphone...
... microphone boom can be used on either the left or right-hand side Microphone mutes by positioning the microphone boom vertically Cable, microphone boom and earpads can be replaced easily 2 year warranty HME 26 (4) Another important feature is its high feedback rejection. The headsets are dimensioned for particularly high sound pressure levels. The condenser microphone with a cardiod pick-up to 20 kHz. Professional headphone with condenseR microphone...
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.... www.sennheiser.com Technical Data HME 26 (4) Headphones Transducer principle Ear coupling Frequency response Impedance THD Nominal SPL Max. microphone cardioid HME 26-100 502454 100 O per system, - microphone omni-directional HME 26-600 (4) dynamic, closed supra-aural 20 - 18,000 Hz 50 O mono/100 O stereo < 0,5 % at 1 kHz 105 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW 115 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V (ActiveGard™ switched off) 105...
.... www.sennheiser.com Technical Data HME 26 (4) Headphones Transducer principle Ear coupling Frequency response Impedance THD Nominal SPL Max. microphone cardioid HME 26-100 502454 100 O per system, - microphone omni-directional HME 26-600 (4) dynamic, closed supra-aural 20 - 18,000 Hz 50 O mono/100 O stereo < 0,5 % at 1 kHz 105 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW 115 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V (ActiveGard™ switched off) 105...