Shure IH 6500 User Manual

IH 6500 -- IH 6500 Interpreter Headset

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The possible results of incorrect use are marked by one of the two symbols—"WARNING" and "CAUTION"—de

pending on the imminence of the danger and the severity of the damage.

WARNING: Ignoring these warnings may cause severe injury or death as a result of incorrect
operation.

CAUTION: Ignoring these cautions may cause moderate injury or property damage as a result
of incorrect operation.

CAUTION

• Never disassemble or modify the device, as failures may result.

• Do not subject to extreme force and do not pull on the cable or failures may result.

• Keep the product dry and avoid exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity.

WARNING

• If water or other foreign objects enter the inside of the device, fire or electric shock may result.

• Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or product failure.

This device is able to produce sound volume higher than 85 dB SPL. Please check your maximum allowed contin

uous noise exposure level based on your national employment protection requirements.

WARNING

LISTENING TO AUDIO AT EXCESSIVE VOLUMES CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE. USE AS
LOW A VOLUME AS POSSIBLE. Over exposure to excessive sound levels can damage your ears resulting in

permanent noiseinduced hearing loss (NIHL). Please use the following guidelines established by the Occupation
al Safety Health Administration (OSHA) on maximum time exposure to sound pressure levels before hearing dam

age occurs.

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90dBSPL

at 8 hours

110dBSPL

at ½ hour

95dBSPL

at 4 hours

115dBSPL

at 15 minutes

100dBSPL

at 2 hours

120dBSPL

Avoid or damage may occur

105dBSPL

at 1 hour

IH 6500 Interpreter Headset

The IH 6500 Interpreter Headset provides exceptional audio quality, comfort, and durability for interpreters. The
condenser microphone delivers natural, highly-intelligible vocal reproduction.

• Dual-sided headset designed for use with Shure DIS interpreter stations

• Supra-aural design with comfortable, lightweight construction

• Directional condenser microphone for clear, intelligible speech during important events

• Meets the European Union ISO requirement for interpreter headsets

• Flexible boom microphone pivots 270 degrees for left or right side wear and precise positioning

• Removable ear pads allow easy cleaning and are optional during use

• Terminates to two 3.5 mm connectors and includes adapter for backwards compatibility with older DIS inter

preter stations

• Legendary Shure durability designed under rigorous quality standards to withstand the demands of everyday
professional use

Care and Maintenance

Clean using a soft, damp cloth.

CAUTION: Do not use cleansers that contain solvents. Keep liquid and foreign objects out of the driver openings.

Wearing the Headset

Adjust the headband for a comfortable fit.

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Position the boom so the microphone is within 13 mm (1/2 inch) of the corner of your mouth. To avoid "popping" or
other breath noise, do not place directly in front of mouth.

The boom swivel allows the headset to be worn on either side of your face.

Find More Information Online

For more information, visit http://www.shure.com

Replacement Parts

1 pair of replacement earcup pads for IH6500 IHAEC6500

Replacement windscreen for IH6500 IHAWS1

Cable adapter for two 1/8" (3.5 mm) female jacks to 9pin DIN connector. Com

patible with DIS legacy interpreter stations.

Cable adapter for two 1/8" (3.5 mm) female jacks to one 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRRS
male plug

IHAC3.5MM-DIN

IHAC3.5MM-TRRS

Specifications

Weight

Net (without cable) 135 g (4.75 oz.)

Packaged 455 kg (16.0 lbs)

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