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All other parts of the headset must be replaced by your Sennheiser agent or the Sennheiser Service Department. Exposure to third parties. y Only replace those parts of the headset whose replacement is capable of higher volume levels or for continuous noise exposure during the working day. y The headset is described in this instruction manual when passing the headset on how to clean the headset. In many countries 85 dB(A) is...
All other parts of the headset must be replaced by your Sennheiser agent or the Sennheiser Service Department. Exposure to third parties. y Only replace those parts of the headset whose replacement is capable of higher volume levels or for continuous noise exposure during the working day. y The headset is described in this instruction manual when passing the headset on how to clean the headset. In many countries 85 dB(A) is...
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Improper use includes: y having read this instruction manual especially the chapter "Safety instructions". y using the headset other than as described in this instruction manual, or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein. 2 Intended use of the headset Intended use means using the headset within the operating conditions as described in this instruction manual.
Improper use includes: y having read this instruction manual especially the chapter "Safety instructions". y using the headset other than as described in this instruction manual, or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein. 2 Intended use of the headset Intended use means using the headset within the operating conditions as described in this instruction manual.
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... acoustic burst y Flexible microphone boom, can be worn on either left or right-hand side y Noise-compensating microphone ensures excellent speech transmission Delivery includes 1 HME 43-3/HME 43-3S headset 1 cable clip 1 carry bag 2 foam earpads HME 43-3 1 foam earpad HME 43-3S 1 wind and pop screen 1 instruction manual 3 The noise-compensating microphone ensures excellent speech transmission even in noisy environments. Designed for air traffic control and other communication...
... acoustic burst y Flexible microphone boom, can be worn on either left or right-hand side y Noise-compensating microphone ensures excellent speech transmission Delivery includes 1 HME 43-3/HME 43-3S headset 1 cable clip 1 carry bag 2 foam earpads HME 43-3 1 foam earpad HME 43-3S 1 wind and pop screen 1 instruction manual 3 The noise-compensating microphone ensures excellent speech transmission even in noisy environments. Designed for air traffic control and other communication...
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Note: The earpads should exert a slight pressure on the ears. ̈ Holding the headset with two hands, carefully bend the headband to adjust it to fit your head size or shape. Operation Wearing the headset ̈ Adjust the length of the headband to a snug but comfortable fit. 4
Note: The earpads should exert a slight pressure on the ears. ̈ Holding the headset with two hands, carefully bend the headband to adjust it to fit your head size or shape. Operation Wearing the headset ̈ Adjust the length of the headband to a snug but comfortable fit. 4
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Positioning the microphone ̈ Bend the flexible microphone boom so that the micro- This allows the headset to be rotated. Note: Maintain a distance of the mouth. phone is placed at the corner of approx. 2 cm between microphone and mouth. 5 Turning the microphone boom The microphone boom can be worn with the microphone boom positioned on either the left or right-hand side of the head.
Positioning the microphone ̈ Bend the flexible microphone boom so that the micro- This allows the headset to be rotated. Note: Maintain a distance of the mouth. phone is placed at the corner of approx. 2 cm between microphone and mouth. 5 Turning the microphone boom The microphone boom can be worn with the microphone boom positioned on either the left or right-hand side of the head.
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Replacing the wind screen If the wind screen shows signs of wear such as tears or holes, replace the wind screen. ̈ Pull the wind screen from the microphone. ̈ Gently slide-on the new wind screen. y Ensure that the wind screen fits securely over the microphone. 6 Notes: y In order to avoid pop noise, always use the microphone with the supplied wind and pop screen!
Replacing the wind screen If the wind screen shows signs of wear such as tears or holes, replace the wind screen. ̈ Pull the wind screen from the microphone. ̈ Gently slide-on the new wind screen. y Ensure that the wind screen fits securely over the microphone. 6 Notes: y In order to avoid pop noise, always use the microphone with the supplied wind and pop screen!
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... the diagram. ̈ Change the microphone sensitivity by turning a screwdriver in the direction of the arrow. 7 CAUTION! Make sure that you can damage your hearing! ̈ Set the volume to the corresponding sockets of producing high sound pressure levels. Adjust the volume directly on the audio system ̈ Connect the headset to a medium level. This headset is capable of your audio system. Higher volumes or longer durations can hear critical sounds...
... the diagram. ̈ Change the microphone sensitivity by turning a screwdriver in the direction of the arrow. 7 CAUTION! Make sure that you can damage your hearing! ̈ Set the volume to the corresponding sockets of producing high sound pressure levels. Adjust the volume directly on the audio system ̈ Connect the headset to a medium level. This headset is capable of your audio system. Higher volumes or longer durations can hear critical sounds...
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Rotate the earcups by 90°. ̈ Use the supplied carrying bag for storage and transportation. 8 Storage and transportation ̈ Turn the microphone into the position shown in the diagram.
Rotate the earcups by 90°. ̈ Use the supplied carrying bag for storage and transportation. 8 Storage and transportation ̈ Turn the microphone into the position shown in the diagram.
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Danger of water! Water entering the housing of the headset can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. ̈ Use only a slightly damp cloth to the ingress of short-circuit due to clean the headset. Care and maintenance Cleaning the headset Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the headset from time to time. CAUTION! Do not use a cloth dampened with mild, soapy water. If the headset is very dirty, use any solvents or cleansing agents. 9
Danger of water! Water entering the housing of the headset can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. ̈ Use only a slightly damp cloth to the ingress of short-circuit due to clean the headset. Care and maintenance Cleaning the headset Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the headset from time to time. CAUTION! Do not use a cloth dampened with mild, soapy water. If the headset is very dirty, use any solvents or cleansing agents. 9
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Repeat for the other earcup. Cable assignment Headset connector Screen red: Microphone+ white: Microphone- Slide the new earpad onto the earcup. CAUTION! green: Headphones- If you pull too sharply, or jerk them, you may damage the new earpads. ̈ Grasp the edge of hygiene, the earpads should be replaced from the earcup. black: Headphones+ 10 Replacing the earpads For reasons of the foam earpad behind the earcup as shown and peel it up and away from time to time.
Repeat for the other earcup. Cable assignment Headset connector Screen red: Microphone+ white: Microphone- Slide the new earpad onto the earcup. CAUTION! green: Headphones- If you pull too sharply, or jerk them, you may damage the new earpads. ̈ Grasp the edge of hygiene, the earpads should be replaced from the earcup. black: Headphones+ 10 Replacing the earpads For reasons of the foam earpad behind the earcup as shown and peel it up and away from time to time.
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No. 517619 Cat. No. 529726 Cat. No. 091532 Cat. No. 091551 Cat. Product variants Variant (Cat. No. 091529 Cat. No. 091540 Cat. No. 532729 11 No.) HME 43-3 502148 HME 43-3S 502593 Description Headset with condenser mic Single-sided headset with condenser mic Single-sided round cable with open ends, length 1.90 m with open ends, length 1.90 m Accessories Cable clip Leatherette earpads Foam earpads Wind screen Carry bag Headband padding (1 pair) Temple support (HME 43-3S only) Cat.
No. 517619 Cat. No. 529726 Cat. No. 091532 Cat. No. 091551 Cat. Product variants Variant (Cat. No. 091529 Cat. No. 091540 Cat. No. 532729 11 No.) HME 43-3 502148 HME 43-3S 502593 Description Headset with condenser mic Single-sided headset with condenser mic Single-sided round cable with open ends, length 1.90 m with open ends, length 1.90 m Accessories Cable clip Leatherette earpads Foam earpads Wind screen Carry bag Headband padding (1 pair) Temple support (HME 43-3S only) Cat.
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Specifications General data Model Connection cable Weight without cable Operating temperature Storage temperature HME 43-3 HME 43-3S single-sided round cable, length 1.90 m approx. 95 g -5 °C to +45 °C -55 °C to 6,000 Hz 94 dB SPL 102 dB SPL 103 dB SPL..., closed < 1% at < 1% at 1 kHz/1 V Max. SPL (ActiveGard™) at 1 kHz Ear coupling THD at 1 kHz Contact pressure Nominal impedance Size of earcups dynamic 100 Hz to +70 °C Headphones Transducer principle Frequency response Sound pressure level at 1 kHz/1 mW at 105 dB SPL 102 dB SPL approx. 1.5 N 150 : mono...
Specifications General data Model Connection cable Weight without cable Operating temperature Storage temperature HME 43-3 HME 43-3S single-sided round cable, length 1.90 m approx. 95 g -5 °C to +45 °C -55 °C to 6,000 Hz 94 dB SPL 102 dB SPL 103 dB SPL..., closed < 1% at < 1% at 1 kHz/1 V Max. SPL (ActiveGard™) at 1 kHz Ear coupling THD at 1 kHz Contact pressure Nominal impedance Size of earcups dynamic 100 Hz to +70 °C Headphones Transducer principle Frequency response Sound pressure level at 1 kHz/1 mW at 105 dB SPL 102 dB SPL approx. 1.5 N 150 : mono...
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Microphone Model Transducer principle Frequency response Output voltage Supply voltage Terminating impedance BKE 43 pre-polarized condenser, noise compensating 400 Hz to 2,200 : 13 adjustable from 40 to 500 mV/Pa 8 to 16 V DC 150 to 4,500 Hz 300 mV/Pa at a distance of approx. 2 cm (1") between microphone and mouth (factory pre-set);
Microphone Model Transducer principle Frequency response Output voltage Supply voltage Terminating impedance BKE 43 pre-polarized condenser, noise compensating 400 Hz to 2,200 : 13 adjustable from 40 to 500 mV/Pa 8 to 16 V DC 150 to 4,500 Hz 300 mV/Pa at a distance of approx. 2 cm (1") between microphone and mouth (factory pre-set);