Shure Incorporated Table of Contents Cable connections AONIC 50 Gen 2 Wireless Headphones Care and Maintenance General Description Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ Features Storage Bluetooth® Pairing Multipoint pairing Accessories Furnished Accessories Using the Buttons Replacement Parts LED indicator Specifications...
Shure Incorporated AONIC 50 Gen 2 Wireless Headphones General Description Engineered from decades of stage and studio experience, the second generation of the AONIC 50 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones deliver premium, high-fidelity audio with improved active noise cancelling technology. New Spatialized Audio takes your listening experience outside of your headphones to a whole new level by replicating the experience of listening through high-end speakers. A modern “all-black” design and up to 45 hours of battery life keep the music going in comfort and ...
Press and hold the AONIC 50 power button for 5 seconds When you hear "Bluetooth pairing mode," release the button Select "Shure AONIC 50" on the first mobile device When successfully paired, you hear "Connected" Disable Bluetooth on that mobile device...
Shure Incorporated Using the Buttons Power button Power on Press and hold, 2 seconds Power off Press and hold, 2 seconds Turn off the headphones Pair Bluetooth Press and hold, 5 seconds Check battery status Double press (audible status notification)
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Shure Incorporated Music Play/Pause Press once Next track Press two times Restart track Press three times after at least 6 seconds of music Previous track Press three times Activate voice assistant Press and hold, 2 seconds Phone Answer a call...
Shure Incorporated Environment mode/ANC switch Environment mode Push switch up No Environment mode or Active Noise Centered Cancellation Active Noise Cancellation Push switch down ™ Note: You can customize the button controls in the ShurePlus PLAY app available for iOS and Android.
The ShurePlus PLAY Mobile Listening App is a high-resolution music player with advanced EQ controls. Play uncompressed audio files with your iOS or Android mobile device using the music tab. Use built-in Shure EQ presets to customize the sound, or create your own EQ presets in the settings tab. Unlock environment mode and ANC features by connecting to Shure wire- less and True Wireless products in the device tab.
Shure Incorporated Hear myself on calls The Hear myself on calls setting allows you to hear your own voice on phone calls at a volume based on your Environment Mode setting. When switched off, the mics in the headphones still pick up your voice for phone calls, it's just that you are not able to hear yourself.
Shure Incorporated USB Audio Mode AONIC 50, Gen 2 headphones have two different USB modes, selectable in the PLAY app: • Communication - Standard, default mode, mic available ◦ Communication Mode supports playback up to 24-bit, 384kHz • Hi-Res Listening - Hi-Res audio, mic not available ◦...
Shure Incorporated Notice: iOS USB playback requires a Camera Connection kit. Mic Selection with a Computer When using AONIC 50, Gen 2 headphones with a computer connected through a USB cable, use Device Manager > Audio inputs and outputs to specify • Headset - to use the mics in the AONIC 50 •...
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Shure Incorporated The Default settings are: • Top - Environment mode • Middle - None (bypass / passive isolation) • Bottom - Active Noise Cancellation The ANC Modes are: • Top - MaxAware (Active Noise Cancellation and Environment mode) • Middle - Light Active Noise Cancellation •...
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Shure Incorporated The Spatializer settings are: • Top - Music • Middle - Cinema • Bottom - Podcast There are default Equalizer settings when you first select the Equalizer option: • Top - Loudness • Middle - Bass Boost •...
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Shure Incorporated You can change the default settings to any of the equalizer options Select the slider position you want to change Choose from the equalizer preset settings: ◦ Bass Boost ◦ Bass Cut ◦ Treble Boost ◦ Treble Cut ◦...
Tap Save to name and save your new custom preset. Custom presets will show up after the list of Shure presets. Duplicate a Preset You can duplicate both Shure and custom presets. Duplicating a preset is convenient if you like the way a preset sounds but you want to make and keep adjustments to the sound.
Shure Incorporated Adjusting EQ Select and adjust frequency, gain, and bandwidth in the equalizer. Equalization Explained The 4-band parametric equalizer is used to adjust the volume of independent, adjustable frequency ranges, to precisely shape the frequency response. The equalizer can be bypassed for a flat frequency response.
Clarity for listening at low volume. Both the bass and treble frequencies are boosted to make Loudness the overall sound feel louder. Update the Firmware for Shure AONIC Products To take advantage of additional features and design enhancements, connect your AONIC product to a mobile device running the ShurePlus PLAY app, available for Android and iOS.
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Shure Incorporated Wait until the “Update Completed” confirmation screen appears. ◦ Do not power off the AONIC product until the update completes. ◦ Do not put earphone adapters back into their case. It will cancel the update. Confirm the new firmware version (Settings > Firmware > Firmware Version).
Shure Incorporated Contact Shure Service and Repair if you experience any issues. Cable connections The headphones can also use two different cables to access audio instead of using the wireless feature: • USB-C: ◦ Charge the headphones ◦ Connect to digital audio •...
Shure Incorporated Weight 334 g (11.8oz.) Operating Temperature 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) Storage Temperature -10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F) Antenna Type Internal Monopole Gain +2.60 dBi Operating Frequency 2402 MHz-2480 MHz Modulation Type FHSS RF Output Power +13.92 dBm ( EIRP) Supported Codecs aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Voice, SBC, AAC, LDAC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using this product, please read and save the enclosed warnings and safety instructions.
Shure Incorporated • Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or product failure. • Do not use when a failure to hear your surroundings could be dangerous, such as while driving, or when biking, walking, or jogging where traffic is present and accidents could occur.
Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or product failure. Note: Battery replacement to be performed only by Shure authorized service personnel. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
At its sole option, Shure will repair or replace the defective product and promptly return it to you. In order for this warranty to be valid, the consumer must, at the time the product is returned, provide proof of purchase in the form of the original purchase re- ceipt directly from Shure or from a Shure-authorized reseller. If Shure elects to replace the defective product, then Shure re-...