SHURE SRH840A Professional Studio Headphones User Guide

June 6, 2024
Shure

SHURE SRH840A Professional Studio Headphones

General Description
Building on 90 years of pro audio experience, the SRH840A Headphones from Shure deliver world-class audio performance, comfort, and durability to professional audio engineers and musicians. Reference-quality frequency response and 40 mm neodymium dynamic drivers combine with total comfort and durability to provide the ultimate listening experience. The replace­able cable and ear cushions ensure a long-lasting lifetime of use.

  • 40mm neodymium driver optimized for studio recording and critical listening
  • Closed-back, circumaural design for superior isolation in noisy environments
  • Adjustable, collapsible headband provides comfort and portability
  • Replacement earcup pads included to ensure long product life
  • 3 m (10 ft.) detachable cable provides plenty of length and easy storage and replacement
  • Carrying Bag protects headphones when on the go or not in use

Care and Maintenance

To clean the headphones, use a soft, damp cloth.
CAUTION: Do not use cleansers that contain solvents. Keep liquid and foreign objects out of the driver openings.

Cable Lock

Storage

  • Transducer Type
    Dynamic, Neodymium magnet

  • Driver Size
    40 mm

  • Frequency Response
    5 to 25,000 Hz

  • Sensitivity
    @ 1 kHz
    96 dB/mW

  • Impedance @ 1 kHz
    38 Ω

  • Maximum Input Power
    400 mW

  • Weight
    273 g (9.63 oz.)

  • Connector
    Gold­plated 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, non­PVC, Oxygen­free copper (OFC)

Accessories

Furnished Accessories

Carrying Pouch for Professional Headphones HPACP1
Replacement 3.5mm Bayonet Headphone Audio Cable SRH-CABLE

Replacement Parts

Replacement Ear Cushions for SRH840A SRH840A-PADS
Universal 3.5mm Bayonet Headphone Communication Cable RMCH1-UNI
Replacement Coil Cable Assembly for SRH Headphones SRH-CABLE-COILED

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.

CAUTION: Ignoring these cautions may cause moderate injury or property damage as a result of incor­rect operation.
WARNING: Ignoring these warnings may cause severe injury or death as a result of incorrect operation.

CAUTION

  • 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.

WARNING

  • 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 VOL­UME 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.

90 dB SPL

at 8 hours

| 95 dB SPL

at 4 hours

| 100 dB SPL

at 2 hours

| 105 dB SPL

at 1 hour

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110 dB SPL

at ½ hour

| 115 dB SPL

at 15 minutes

| 120 dB SPL

Avoid or damage may occur

LIMITED WARRANTY

Shure Incorporated (“Shure”) hereby warrants to the original consumer purchaser only that, except as otherwise specified be­low, this product will be free in normal use of any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the consumer’s original date of purchase directly from Shure or from a Shure­authorized reseller. Any rechargeable batteries contained in or packaged with this product are so warranted for a period of one (1) year from the consumer’s original date of purchase. However, rechargeable batteries are consumable and their capacity will be reduced over time based on temperature, amount of time in storage, charging cycles, and other factors; hence reduction in battery capacity does not constitute a defect in material or workmanship.

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 re­ceipt directly from Shure or from a Shure­authorized reseller. If Shure elects to replace the defective product, then Shure re­serves the right to replace the defective product with another product of the same model or a model of at least comparable quality and features in Shure’s sole determination.If you believe this product is defective within the warranty period, carefully repack the unit, insure it and return it with proof of purchase, postage prepaid, to Shure Incorporated, Attention: Service Department, at the address below.

Outside of the United States, return the product to your dealer or Authorized Service Center. Addresses are listed on  www.Shure.com or can be obtained by contacting Shure at the address listed below. This warranty is not transferable. This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse or misuse of the product, use contrary to Shure’s instruction, ordinary wear and tear, an act of God, negligent use, purchase from a party other than Shure or a Shure­authorized reseller, unauthorized repair, or modification of the product.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DIS­CLAIMED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAWS AND, TO THE EXTENT NOT PERMITTED, ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO THE DURATION AND TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY. SHURE ALSO HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse­quential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty does not restrict the rights of the consumer mandated under applicable laws.
THIS WARRANTY SUPERSEDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES THAT ARE ASSOCIATED OR INCLUDED WITH THIS PROD­UCT, EXCEPT THAT ANY SOFTWARE CONTAINED IN OR PACKAGED WITH THIS PRODUCT IS EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY AND INSTEAD SHALL BE COVERED BY THE WARRANTY, IF ANY, PROVIDED IN SHURE’S END USER LI­CENSE AGREEMENT ACCOMPANYING SUCH SOFTWARE.

Service Centers

United States, Canada, Latin America,
Caribbean Shure Incorporated Attn: Service Department 945 Chaddick Dr. Wheeling, IL 60090-6449 U.S.A.
Europe, Middle East, and Africa Shure Europe Gmb  Attn: Service
Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12, 75031 Eppingen, Germany
IndonesiaService Center Resmi: Jakarta Hotline (021) 612 6388 Medan (061) 6612550 Surabaya (031) 5032219 Jogjakarta (0274) 371710 Denpasar (0361) 766788 Makasar (0411) 324652

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