Sennheiser HMDC 26, HME 26, HMD 26 User Manual
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HMD 26
HMDC 26
HME 26
Instruction manual
Safety instructions
y Please read these instructions carefully and completely
before using the headset.
y Make these instructions easily accessible to all users at
all times.
y Always include these instructions when passing the
headset on to third parties.
y The headset 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 permanently damage your
hearing!
y Never repair or attempt to repair a defective headset
yourself. Contact your Sennheiser agent or the
Sennheiser Service Department.
y Only replace those parts of the headset whose
replacement is described in this manual. All other parts
of the headset must be replaced by your Sennheiser
agent.
y Protect the headset from wetness. Use only a slightly
damp cloth to clean the headset. For information on
how to clean the headset, contact your Sennheiser
agent.
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Intended use of the headset
Intended use includes:
• having read this instruction manual especially the
chapter “Safety instructions”.
• using the headset within the operating conditions as
described in this instruction manual.
Improper use
Improper use means using the headset other than as
described in this instruction manual, or under operating
conditions which differ from those described herein.
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HMD 26 / HME 26 / HMDC 26
The HMD 26/HMe 26/HMDC 26 headsets feature
dynamic, closed headphones. The noise-compensating
microphone of the HMD 26 and HMEC 26 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 features NoiseGard™
active noise compensation. The HME 26 is fitted with an
omni-directional condenser microphone and is ideally
suited for studio use.
Features
y Lightweight
y Extremely comfortable to wear, even for extended
listening, due to the patented two-piece automatic
headband and soft ear pads
y ActiveGard™ (switchable) safeguards you from
volume peaks above 105 dB
y “Flip-away” headphone allows single-sided listening
y Detailed, linear sound reproduction for demanding
applications
y Flexible microphone boom, can be worn on either left
or right-hand side
y Noise-compensating dynamic microphone ensures
excellent speech transmission (HMD/HMDC)
y Omni-directional condenser microphone with
extremely linear frequency response (HME)
y Single-sided cable, easy to exchange
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Delivery includes
y 1 HMD 26 / HME 26 / HMDC 26 headset
y 1 cable clip
y 1 wind and pop screen
y 1 instruction manual
Operation
Turning the microphone boom
The microphone boom can be rotated by 180°. This allows
the headset to be worn with the microphone boom
positioned on either the left or right-hand side of the
head.
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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 prevent disturbing noise.
Putting on the headset
When putting on the headset, the patented two-piece
headband adjusts automatically.
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Positioning the microphone
Bend the flexible microphone boom so that the microphone is placed at the corner of the mouth. Maintain a
distance of approx. 2 cm between microphone and mouth.
Always use the supplied wind and pop screen.
Flipping away one earcup
The headset features a “flip-away” earcup for singlesided listening.
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