Sennheiser HD 26 PRO, HMD 26-II, HMDC 26-II, HME 26-II User Manual

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HMD 26-II

HMDC 26-II

HME 26-II

HD 26 PRO

Instruction manual

Important safety instructions

Important safety instructions

• Please read this instruction manual carefully and com­pletely before using the product.

• Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users
at all times.

• Always include this instruction manual when passing the
product on to third parties.

• The product is capable of producing sound pressure levels
exceeding 85 dB(A). In many countries 85 dB(A) is the
maximum legally permissible level for continuous noise
exposure during the working day. Exposure to sounds of
higher volume levels or for longer durations can perma
nently damage your hearing.

• Never repair or attempt to repair a defective product
yourself. Contact your Sennheiser partner or the
Sennheiser Service Department.

• Only replace those parts of the product whose replace­ment is described in this instruction manual. All other
parts of the product must be replaced by your Sennheiser
agent.

• Protect the product from humidity. Use only a dry cloth to
clean the product. For information on how to clean the
headset, contact your Sennheiser partner.

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Important safety instructions

Intended use

Intended use includes :

• having read and this instruction manual, especially the
chapter “Important safety instructions”.

• using the product within the operating conditions and
limitations described in this instruction manual.

Improper use

Improper use means using the product other than as
described in this instruction manual, or under operating con

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ditions which differ from those described herein.

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The 26-II headset series and the HD 26 PRO headphones

The 26-II headset series
and the HD 26 PRO headphones

The HMD 26-II/HME 26-II/HMDC 26-II headsets and the
HD

26 PRO headphones feature dynamic, closed head­phones. The noise-compensating microphone of the
HMD

26-II and HMDC 26-II ensures excellent speech trans­mission even in noisy environments. The headsets have been
designed for broadcast use, e.g. for outdoor broadcast or
broadcast van applications. The HMDC
Gard™ professional active noise compensation. The HME 26-II
is available with an omni-directional or a cardioid micro
phone, making it suitable for either outdoor or studio use.

Features

• Lightweight

• Extremely comfortable to wear, even for extended lis-

tening, due to the patented two-piece automatic head­band and soft ear pads

• ActiveGard™ (switchable) safeguards you from volume

peaks above 105 dB (HME 26-II/HMD 26-II/HD 26 PRO)

• NoiseGard™ professional active noise compensation

reduces ambient noise by up to 18 dB (HMDC 26-II)

• “Flip-away” headphone allows single-sided listening

• Detailed, linear sound reproduction for demanding

applications

26-II features Noise-

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Package contents

• Flexible microphone boom, can be worn on either left or
right-hand side

• Noise-compensating dynamic microphone ensures excel­lent speech transmission (HMD 26-II/HMDC 26-II)

• Omni-directional or cardioid condenser microphone with
extremely linear frequency response (

• Single-sided cable, easy to replace

HME 26-II)

Package contents

1 HMD 26-II / HME 26-II / HMDC 26-II / HD 26 PRO

1 cable clip

1 wind and pop screen (except HD 26 PRO)

1 headband padding, large

1 instruction manual

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Operation

Operation

Turning the microphone boom

The microphone boom can be rotated, allowing the micro­phone to be worn on the left or right-hand side of the head.

Putting on the headset

When putting on the headset, the patented two-piece head­band adjusts automatically.

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Operation

Positioning the microphone

Bend the flexible microphone boom so that the microphone
is placed at the corner of the mouth. Maintain a distance of
2

cm between microphone and mouth. Always use the sup-

plied wind and pop screen.

Do not position the microphone directly in front of
your mouth as it will pick up your breathing and
plosive noises from your mouth. In addition, moisture
can adversely affect the sound and performance of
your microphone.

When attaching the sound
inlet basket, make sure
that it locks into place
with an audible click.

Make sure not to cover the
sound inlet.

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Operation

approx. 45°

3.5 mm

6.3 mm

Flipping away one ear cup

The headset’s “flip-away” ear cup can be flipped backwards
by approx. 45°, allowing for singled-sided listening.

Connecting the HD 26 PRO headphones to the audio system

왘 If necessary, screw the screw-on adapter for ¼“ (6.3 mm)

jack plug onto the 3.5 mm jack plug.

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Operation

Adjusting the volume on the audio system

Connect the headset to the corresponding sockets of your
audio system.

왘 Adjust the volume directly on the audio system.

CAUTION

Hearing damage due to high volumes!

This headset is capable of producing high sound
pressure levels. Higher volumes or longer durations
can damage your hearing!

왘 Set the volume to a medium level. Make sure

that you can hear critical environmental sounds.

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Operation

Switching ActiveGard on and off (HME 26-II/HMD 26-II/HD 26 PRO)

ActiveGard™ safeguards your ears from volume peaks above
105 dB, which can be transmitted via the audio system or
radio equipment.

왘 Slide the switch for the ActiveGard function to the desired

position by using a pointed object:

Position Function

up ActiveGard is switched off (factory default setting).

down ActiveGard is switched on.

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