Califone 3068AV Stereo/Mono Headphones, 3.5 mm Stereo Plug-User Instructions

Califone 3068AV Stereo/Mono Headphones, 3.5 mm Stereo Plug

Specifications

• TRANSDUCERS: 40mm Mylar dome driver unit
• IMPEDANCE: 36 Ohms each side
• SENSITIVITY: 98dB ± 3dB at 1kHz
• CONTROLS: Volume Control Dual controls on ear cups
• PLUG : 3.5mm mini plug with Snap-On 1/4 inch adapter
• CORD: 10 foot, coiled cord
• EAR CUSHIONS: Foam-filled leatherette
• WEIGHT: 9.6 ounces, SHIPPING WEIGHT: 1 lb.

Introduction

The 3068 delivers performance at an economical price for 1:1 instruction in listening centers and library uses. One advantage of the 3068 is its ability to switch between typical monaural functions such as in English Language Learning / English Language Development, language labs and speech pathology applications and the stereo mode for use in computer workstations and music appreciation classes. Califone designed this headphone with the stereo/mono user switch for optimal sound quality. Use of an internal processor to attempt this function has been shown to create quality issues which can include but are not limited to: decreased frequency response, increased distortion and diminished volume levels for students.

Product description and functions

1. Padded headband comfortable enough for extended wear
2. Fully adjustable to fit all sizes
3. Mono/Stereo switch for language and music appreciation applications
4. Permanently attached with reinforced “strain” connection resists accidental pull out
5. Lengthy 10 foot coiled cord with 3.5mm plug & snap-on 1/4” adapter to fit all media players
6. Dual volume controls on each earcup for comfort
7. Noise-reducing earcup lowers ambient noise so volume does not need to be as high, as recommended by audiologists for hearing safety
8. Rugged ABS plastic head strap and earcups resist breakage in high-use situations, replaceable leatherette ear cushions

• IBM, iMac and Mac compatible
• One year warranty for school use – unlike headphones purchased at consumer electronics stores whose warranties would be voided if used in schools

Project Intercept

Please contact us immediately if you experience any issues with your 3068 Headphones. Our “Project intercept” customer service program will quickly repair or replace items under warranty. Simply contact us via phone or email warranty@califone.com.

Visit our website at www.califone.com to learn more about the complete line of Califone® audio enhancing and visual technology products including: Wired and Wireless public address systems and lecterns, wireless microphones, headphones & headsets, group listening centers, multimedia players and computer peripheral products.

We are proud of helping teachers enhance student understanding and achievements since 1947, with your satisfaction as our first priority. The 3068AV Headphone carries a one year warranty with service support available through authorized dealers nationwide.

FAQ’s

• Which is better for headphones: stereo or mono?
  Overall, there is no clear superiority between mono and stereo audio. Each sort of audio has a use. And if you know how and when to utilize them, both offer qualities that may enhance your listening experience and recordings.

• What does “mono” in headphone lingo mean?
  With mono headsets, just one earpiece is covered, leaving the other one exposed. The biggest advantage of this is that it enables you to maintain awareness of your surroundings.

• Exist mono headphones?
  Since the sound business is moving away from mono and toward stereo, mono headphones have lost some of their prior industry clout.

• Stereo headphones: What are they?
  Stereo headphones are earphones that reproduce unique sounds from the left and right speakers, or speakers, separately. A left channel is used for the left speaker output and a right channel is used for the right speaker output when using stereo headphones.

• Mono or stereo, which is clearer?
  In virtually all situations, stereo sound is preferable to mono sound. Because more audio is recorded than in mono, and because it is presented in a more natural way, the listening experience is richer and more detailed. Stereo is undoubtedly here to stay, barring the invention of a new, superior method of sound recording.

• Is mono louder than stereo?
  Are Stereo and Mono Louder? Mono is not louder than stereo. Stereo, on the other hand, may appear louder because it simulates breadth and distance by sending two distinct channels to the speakers. However, if you compare them on speakers with same volume settings, they ought to be be at a level of equal decibels (dB).

• Why does mono preferable to stereo?
  Both speakers will provide the same sounds when using mono tracks. It’s common for stereo songs to pan the sound, sending various audio impulses to the left and right speakers. This method can more faithfully capture the experience of listening to live music.

• What does stereo and mono mean?
  Mono audio only has one channel, whereas stereo audio has two channels. This is the main distinction between mono and stereo audio. Additionally, mono audio keeps all sound in a single channel while stereo divides sound into left and right channels. Typically, M & S stand in for them, respectively.

• Do both ears hear mono?
  Mono Audio, as opposed to stereo sound, can be played in both ears when using supporting AirPods with an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, or Mac.

• Do humans have stereo or mono hearing?
  The majority of music nowadays is stereo rather than mono, though. Stereo signals have two channels that are translated into sound, as opposed to mono signals. As a result, each signal supplied to the left and right speakers is different. Stereo systems are playback devices that have two speakers.

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