Shure SRH440A Manual

Professional Studio Headphones

General Description

Building on 90 years of pro audio experience, the SRH440A Headphones from Shure provide professional-level sound reproduction and extended comfort. The SRH440A reproduces deep bass with clear mids and highs, with 40 mm neodymium dynamic drivers optimized for general listening and monitoring. Impedance, power handling and sensitivity are all calibrated for professional audio devices such as DJ mixers, mixing consoles, and headphone amplifiers.

• 40mm neodymium driver optimized for reference monitoring and accurate listening
• Closed-back, circumaural design for superior isolation in noisy environments
• Impedance and power handling optimized for performance with most pro and consumer audio devices
• Adjustable, collapsible headband provides comfort and portability
• Replaceable earcup pads ensure long product life
• 3 m (10 ft.) detachable cable provides plenty of length and easy storage and replacement

Care and Maintenance

To clean the headphones, use a soft, damp cloth.

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

Cable Lock

Storage

Specifications

Transducer Type
Dynamic, Neodymium magnet
Driver Size
40 mm
Frequency Response
10 to 22,000 Hz
Sensitivity
@ 1 kHz
98 dB/mW
Impedance
@ 1 kHz
39 Ω
Maximum Input Power
400 mW
Weight
268 g (9.45 oz.)
Connector
Gold-plated 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini jack plug with 6.35 mm (1/4") threaded adapter
Cable
3 m, (9.8 ft) straight, detachable, non-PVC, Oxygen-free copper (OFC)

Accessories

Furnished Accessories

Replacement Parts

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The possible results of incorrect use are marked by one of the two symbols—"WARNING" and "CAUTION"—depending on the imminence of the danger and the severity of the damage.

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

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

• 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.

• 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 continuous noise exposure level based on your national employment protection requirements.

LISTENING TO AUDIO AT EXCESSIVE VOLUMES CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE. USE AS LOW A VOL UME 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.