Shure SHA900-US User's Guide

SHA900

PORTABLE LISTENING
AMPLIFIER

USER GUIDE

Le Guide de l’Utilisateur

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Portable Listening Amplifier

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of
electric shock is present within this unit.

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and
maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. READ these instructions.

2. KEEP these instructions.

3. HEED all warnings.

4. FOLLOW all instructions.

5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.

6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.

7. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Allow sufficient distances for adequate
ventilation and install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as open flames, radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not place any
open flame sources on the product.

9. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.

13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.

14. REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.

15. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping and splashing. DO NOT put objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

16. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

17. The airborne noise of the Apparatus does not exceed 70dB (A).

18. Apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet
with a protective earthing connection.

19. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.

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

21. Operate this product within its specified operating temperature range.

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING: Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts
inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. The safety certifications do not
apply when the operating voltage is changed from the factory setting.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated could void your
authority to operate this equipment.

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 Occupational
Safety Health Administration (OSHA) on maximum time exposure to sound pressure
levels before hearing damage occurs.

90 dB SPL

at 8 hours

110 dB SPL

at ½ hour

Note: Use only with the included power supply or a Shure-approved equivalent.

WARNING

• Battery packs may explode or release toxic materials. Risk of fire or burns. Do not open,
crush, modify, disassemble, heat above 140°F (60°C), or incinerate.

• Follow instructions from manufacturer

• Only use Shure charger to recharge Shure rechargeable batteries

• WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same
or equivalent type.

• Never put batteries in mouth. If swallowed, contact your physician or local poison
control center

• Do not short circuit; may cause burns or catch fire

• Do not charge or use battery packs other than Shure rechargeable batteries

• Dispose of battery packs properly. Check with local vendor for proper disposal of used
battery packs.

• Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like

• There is no mercury content in the product

Note: Battery replacement to be performed only by Shure authorized service personnel.

Please follow your regional recycling scheme for batteries, packaging, and electronic
waste.

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

© 2015 Shure Incorporated

27A25731 (Rev. 3)

Printed in China

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General Description

LINE IN

① Control Knob

② Power / Previous Screen

③ Hold

The Shure SHA900 is a compact, portable headphone amplifier that
is compatible with both analog and digital audio sources. Audiophile­quality conversion delivers an exceptionally detailed audio signal over
a micro-B USB connection, while premium analog components provide
a clean, uncolored signal path for analog audio sources. A full set of
furnished accessories includes a Lightning® cable, micro-B USB cable,
two 3.5 mm cables, and an AC power adapter.

Features

• Connects to digital (USB) and analog audio sources

• Supports up to 24-bit, 96 kHz digital audio

• Powered by an internal, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery

• Four band parametric equalizer, limiter, and input pad

• Factory and custom user presets

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Controls and Navigation

Powering on / off: Long press the power button ②

Adjusting volume: Turn the control knob ①

Accessing the menu: Double-click the control knob ①

Scroll through the menu: Turn the control knob ①

Select an item: Press the control knob button ①

Return to previous screen: Press the power button ②

Lock / unlock the controls: Slide the hold switch ③ to lock and

unlock the power button and control knob. When switch displays
red background, hold is enabled.

LINE USB

INPUT

Setup

LINE IN

MENU

LINE IN

Step 1: Connect a pair of headphones or earphones to
the amplifier

Plug into the amplifier with the amplifier powered off.

USB (digital audio and power)

Use the USB cable when listening to music from a computer or
other USB-equipped device and set the INPUT switch to USB.
When connected to a computer, USB simultaneously streams
digital audio and charges the amplifier battery.

Note: You have the option to disable automatic charging in the
Utilities menu.

Step 2: Connect a sound source to the amplifier

Set the INPUT switch to LINE for analog 3.5 mm sources or USB for
digital sources.

3.5 mm input (analog audio)

Plug the audio device into the LINE IN input and set the INPUT
switch to LINE.

To charge the battery while using an analog source, connect the
amplifier to a computer or external battery.

Connecting to an Analog Source

Connecting to a USB Source

Step 3: Power on the amplifier

The driver automatically installs when the amplifier is first plugged into
a device. The SHA900 should take over as the default audio device.

Note: Volume controls are disabled on Windows, Mac, and iOS.
Volume should be adjusted only by using the amp volume knob for
best performance. Ensure that volume is maximized in iTunes or the
Windows Media Player.

Firmware

Firmware is embedded software in each component that controls
functionality. Periodically, new versions of firmware are developed to
incorporate additional features and enhancements. To take advantage
of design improvements, new versions of the firmware can be
downloaded and installed using the Shure Update Utility tool. Software
is available for download from http://www.shure.com/americas/
products/software/utilities/shure-update-utility.

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Specifications Certifications

Bit Depth

16-bit / 24-bit

Sampling Rate

44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz

Frequency Response

10 Hz to 50 kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

up to 107 dB A-weighted

Adjustable Gain Range

-60 dB to +17 dB

THD+N

0.05% (1 kHz)

Output Power

Maximum, 1% THD

16 Ω 135 mW + 135 mW

42 Ω 95 mW + 95 mW

Output Impedance

0.35 Ω

Headphone Impedance Range

6 Ω to 600 Ω

Limiter

Selectable Analog RMS Limiter

Equalizer

4-band Parametric

USB Input

USB Micro-B Receptacle

Line-In Input

3.5 mm (1/8")

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Headphone Output

3.5 mm (1/8")

Charging Requirements

USB-powered: 5 V, 0.5 A to 1 A

Housing

Chrome Plated Aluminum

Net Weight

182.0 g (6.42 oz.)

Dimensions

111 x 59 x 21 mm H x W x D

Battery Specifications

Battery Type

Rechargeable Li-Ion

Nominal Voltage

3.6V DC

Battery Life

Analog in (BYPASS
EQ)

USB Input (Analog
EQ mode)

Battery Charging Temperature
Range

0 to 45 degrees C (32 to 113
degrees F)

Operating Temperature Range

-18 to 57 degrees C (0 to 135
degrees F)

up to
20 hours

up to
10 hours

Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance Label: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Note: Testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable types. The use of

other than shielded (screened) cable types may degrade EMC performance.

This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and
is eligible for CE marking.

The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from: www.shure.com/europe/
compliance

Authorized European representative:
Shure Europe GmbH
Headquarters Europe, Middle East & Africa
Department: EMEA Approval
Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12
75031 Eppingen, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Android Compatibility

The Portable Listening Amplifier is compatible with Android devices
that support USB Audio Class 2.0 and Micro-B OTG (On-The-Go)
connectivity. Not all Android devices are compatible. Android is a
trademark of Google Inc.

"Made for iPod," "Made for iPhone," and "Made for iPad" mean that an
electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod,
iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer
to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the
operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory
standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod,
iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.

iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, and Retina are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
iPad Air and iPad mini are trademarks of Apple Inc. The trademark
"iPhone" is used with a license from Aiphone K.K.

Mac® and Lightning® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

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