Roland CS-10EM - Binaural Microphones/Earphones Manual

Introduction

The CS-10EM is a microphone/earphone that combines back-electret stereo microphones with in-ear headphones, allowing you to make binaural recordings when the CS-10EM is inserted in your ears.

• Before using this product, carefully read the sections entitled: "Using the Unit Safely" and "Important Notes." These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the product. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new product, this manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Connecting to Your Recorder

Red: Microphone plug
Connect this to the mic input jack of your recorder. headphones.
Black: Earphone plug
Connect this to the headphone jack.

• The CS-10EM's microphones use plug-in power. They cannot be used with a device that does not provide plug-in power. You must make sure that the mic input jack of the device to which the CS-10EM is connected is a 3.5 mm stereo mini, plug-in powered jack.
• If you're using an EDIROL R-09 series or Roland R-09/R-05 series unit, turn on the plug-in power of the R-05/R-09 series unit.
• You must minimize the volume before making connections. If the volume of the connected device is raised when you make connections, you might damage the earphones, cause acoustic feedback, or cause some other problem with your playback system.
• To prevent cable breakage, grasp the base of the plug when connecting or disconnecting it.

Wearing the Earphones

• Make sure to turn the volume control for the headphones all the way down before you put them on. Otherwise, if the volume is at a raised level when you put on the headphones, you risk harming your ears due to unexpected acoustical feedback or contact noise produced when putting on the
  
  Slide tube
  The earphones will stay in your ears more securely if you adjust the slide tube to the appropriate position.

Exchanging the Ear Pieces

The CS-10EM will sound differently depending on how tightly the ear piece is inserted in your ear.
In order to enjoy the best possible sound, insert the ear piece so that it fits snugly and is sufficiently inside your ear.
When shipped from the factory, the M-size ear pieces are attached. If the ear pieces do not fit your ears, try exchanging them with the included L-size or S-size ear pieces.
To remove the ear piece, grasp the main body of the earphone, and gently pull the tip of the ear piece.

Caution when recording

• Since this device contains a microphone and earphone in a single unit, acoustic feedback may occur if you turn on a recording monitoring function and raise the recording level or headphone volume. Acoustic feedback is also more likely to occur if you cover the unit with the palm of your hand.
  High-volume acoustic feedback may damage your hearing, so please adjust the volume to an appropriate level.
• If you use this device near a computer or other electronic device, or connect it to a recorder that is connected to an AC adaptor, noise might be heard in the recording. In this case, move away from the electronic device, or operate your recorder on battery power.
• The microphone section is designed to minimize contact noise from the cable, but contact noise might be heard if the cable is subjected to excessively rough handling.
• The microphone section is designed to minimize wind noise, but wind noise might be heard in conditions of strong wind.

Specifications

Microphone

• Element: Electret Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
• Frequency Response: 20–20,000 Hz
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -40 dB 1V/Pa
• S/N: Greater Than 60 dB
• Impedance: 2.2 kΩ
• Current Consumption: 500 μA
• Power Requirements: 2 V–10 V
• Weight: 4.5g (without cord)
• Cord: 1.5 m
• Plug: Stereo mini (gold-plated) x 2
• Accessories: Carrying Pouch, Ear pieces (S, M, L)

* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

Using the Unit Safely

• Do not disassemble or modify this device.
• Do not drop this device, or subject it to strong impact.
• Do not subject this device to strong impact during use, or use it at high volume for an extended period of time. Doing so may cause permanent damage to your hearing. If you notice any loss of hearing or any ringing in your ears, immediately stop using this product, and consult an audiologist.
• In the interests of traffic safety, never use this device while driving a car or other vehicle.
• When using this device as earphones, do not use it in locations where it might be hazardous for you to be unable to hear surrounding sounds (e.g., at a railroad crossing or railroad platform, in a factory, or on a street with passing cars).

Important Notes

• This device cannot be used with a personal computer.
• If you experience any abnormality in a place where this device contacts your skin, stop using the device.
• When using this device on public transportation or in a public place, please be considerate in avoiding possible annoyance to other people.
• To avoid possible breakage, do not leave this device connected to a recorder unit when transporting it.
• To avoid breaking the cables, grasp the plug or the body of the earphone unit when handling it.
• Do not leave this device in direct sunlight, near a device that emits heat, or in a closed automobile. Doing so may cause deformation or fading.
• If cleaning is required, wipe the device with a soft dry cloth.
• Keep the included or detached ear pieces out of the reach of children so that they will not be swallowed accidentally.

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