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

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HMD 26-II

HMDC 26-II

HME 26-II

HD 26 PRO

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

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• Always include this instructio
product on to third parties.

• The product is capable of prod
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 perma­nently damage your hearing.

• Never repair or attempt to repair a defective product

ourself. Contact your Sennheiser partner or the

y
Sennheiser Service Department.

• Only replace those parts of the product whose replace­ment is described in this instruction manual. Only use

ttachments, accessories or spare parts specified by

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Sennheiser. All other parts of the product must be
replaced by your Sennheiser agent.

• Protect the product from humidity. Use only a dry cloth to

lean the product. For information on how to clean the

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headset, contact your Sennheiser partner.

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ucing sound pressure levels

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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
imitations described in this instruction manual.

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Improper use

Improper use means using the product other than as
descr

ibed in this instruction manual, or under operating con-

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 26-II features NoiseGard™ professional active noise
compensation. The HME 26-II is available with an omni-direc­tional or a cardioid microphone, making it suitable for either
outdoor or studio use.

Features

• Lightweight

• Extremely comfortable to wear, even for extended lis­tening, due to the patented two-piece automatic head­band and soft ear pads

• ActiveGard™ (switchable) safeguards you from volume
peaks above

• NoiseGard™ professional active
reduces ambient noise by up to 18 db (HMDC 26-II)

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

105 db (HME 26-II/HMD 26-II/HD 26 PRO)

noise compensation

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Package contents

• Detailed, linear sound reproduction for demanding appli­cations

• Flexible microphone boom, can b
right-hand side

• Noise-compensating dynamic m
lent speech transmission (HMD 26-II/HMDC 26-II)

• Omni-directional condenser microphone with e
linear frequency response (HME 26-II)

• Single-sided cable, easy to replace

e worn on either left or

icrophone ensures excel-

xtremely

Package contents

1HMD 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-

iece headband adjusts

p
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 sup­plied 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°

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.

6.3 mm

3.5 mm

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