ASI Audio 3DME User manual

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Welcome to 3DME Three Dimensional Music Enhancement 3
Hardware and Features 4
Getting Started: Connecting Your 3DME and Attaching Eartips 6
The Audio Seal Test 10
The ASI Audio App 13
Pairing the 3DME with the ASI Audio App 15
The Main Screen 17
The Equalizer Screen 20
The Options Screen 21
The Pop-up Menu - Presets and Help 23
Charging the Battery 30
Cleaning and Maintenance 31
About Safe Sound Levels and Hearing Protection 32
Technical Specifications 35
Support 36

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WELCOME TO3DME
THREE DIMENSIONAL MUSIC ENHANCEMENT
3DME is a unique in-ear listening
system that combines patented
Active Ambient™ audio
technology from Sensaphonics®
with a powerful smartphone app
to enhance listening and promote
long-term hearing health.
The system includes:
3DME Active Ambient™
Earphones – Universal-t, dual
driver in-ear monitors (IEMs) with
embedded binaural microphones
capture the ambient sound around
you with full 3D directionality and
three sizes of eartips to isolate your
ears and deliver superb sound.
3DME Bodypack Mixer/Amplier
Connects and combines your
sound source with the ambient
mic feed to add 3D stage mic
level to your monitor mix. The
bodypack also houses powerful
limiter and EQ functions. (When
used without a direct monitor mix,
you can still hear and control your
customized ambient feed with full
3D directionality.) Note: The Power
switch is on the bottom.
ASI Audio Smartphone App
Program the bodypack and tailor
your sound mix, levels, mic level,
EQ and sound limiting, save
custom presets, and performs an
Audio Seal Test for proper IEM t.

•Universal fit in-ear monitors
•IEM Drivers: Dual-driver
balanced armature, crossover-free
•Embedded binaural ambient
microphone system
•Rechargeable bodypack with
Bluetooth control
HARDWARE AND FEATURES IN THE BOX
•3DME In-Ear Monitors
•3DME bodypack with lithium ion battery
•Stereo jumper cable
•USB-C bodypack charging cable
•Earpiece cleaning tool
•Shirt clip
•Carrying Case
•3-pairs ear tips, S,M,L
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Top and right of bodypack Bottom and left of bodypack
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3DME Bodypack
1 - Ambient volume control switches (+/-)
(top panel)
2 - Battery status LEDs (4 LEDs) (top
panel)
3 - Dual earphone jacks (right side)
4 - Cable management/strain relief
(right and left sides)
5 - Monitor input mini-jack (left panel);
tip-left, ring-right
6 - USB-C charging port (bottom)
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7 - USB power/charging status LEDs
(bottom)
8 - Power switch (bottom)
9 - Monitor output mini-jack (bottom);
tip-left, ring-right. The output signal
directly reflects the total signal
reaching your ears, including both the
microphone and monitor input
signals modified by the Mic Level, EQ
and Limiter. This output signal is
useful for monitoring your listening
level and for binaural recording.

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Your 3DME universal-t IEMs
have embedded Active Ambient
microphones to capture the
ambient sound around you and
deliver accurate 3D directionality.
GETTING STARTED:
CONNECTING YOUR 3DME AND ATTACHING EARTIPS
relief (right and left sides)
5- Monitor input mini-jack (left
panel)
6- Micro-USB charging/data port
(bottom)
7- USB power/charging status
LEDs (bottom)
8- Power switch (bottom)
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For rich, full sound, the earpieces
must be fully inserted to achieve
a full, tight seal. Three sizes of
ear tips are included. NOTE: The
earpiece cables are designed to
run up, over and behind the ears,
meeting behind the head.
Installing Ear Tips
1. Select an ear tip, holding
it rmly between thumb and
forenger.
2. Place the sound port (nozzle)
into the core of the tip at a slight
angle. As they join, straighten out
the tip and push the tip as far back
as it will go.
Inserting In-Ears
1. Before inserting into the ear
canal, observe left/right marking
on the earpiece.
Memory foam ear tips, 3 sizes
Ear buds without tips

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2. Place the sound port (nozzle)
into the core of the tip at a sligh
angle. As they join, straighte
the tip and push the tip as far b
as it will go.
Inserting In-Ears
1. Before inserting into the ear
canal, observe left/right marki
on the earpiece.
2. Roll the tip between your fingers
to compress the foam into a thin
cylinder.
3. Insert the tip as deep as possible
without irritating the ear, positioning
the cable to run up, over and
behind the ear.
4. Hold the earpiece in place for
15-30 seconds, allowing the tip to
expand and conform to your ear
canal. This will create a custom fit
and perfect seal - providing an
optimal audio experience.
Step 1 Step 2
Proper fi

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IMPORTANT:
If the earpieces are not fully sealed, a brief feedback squeal may occur. If
you have any doubts about your fit, use the Audio Seal Test.
Very rarely, an ear tip can come off and remain in the ear canal when
removing your 3DME IEM. Should this occur and the ear tip cannot be
removed easily, please consult or immediately visit an audiologist or
medical provider.
These professionals are equipped with medical grade tweezers
designed specifically for ear canal disruptions. It is also very important to
have your ears checked for excessive ear wax build up or other hearing
challenge issues that can cause you to use loud sound volumes not
recommended for extended periods of time. Properly sealed earphones
allow for safe hearing at lower volume levels.
Warning: Listening at a high volume for a long time may damage
your hearing.

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In-ear monitors require a full seal of
the ear canal for full bass response.
A poor seal also reduces hearing
protection and can enable acoustic
feedback. The Audio Seal Test was
developed by Sensaphonics to help
users ensure proper t and full seal.
During the test you will hear two
alternating tones, one at 50 Hz and
the other at 500Hz, each played at
the same volume.
THE AUDIO SEAL TEST
If you have any doubts about your
fit, use the Audio Seal Test to
confirm that your IEMs are fully
sealed.
Note: If the earpieces are inserte
with the bodypack already
switched on (not recommended),
a brief feedback squeal may occ
until the earpieces are fully seale
For this reason, a safety limiter
is engaged when the bodypack
is rst switched on,limiting the
level of any possible feedback
to its default setting (84 dB-SPL).
Pressing either the + or - switch o
the top of the mixer pack release
the safety limiter and restores yo
stored limiter threshold settings.
To access, tap the
‘Seal Test button (ear)
found in the upper
right of the ASI Audio
app screen
If the ear canals are properly sealed, both
tones will be clearly audible.
If the earpiece is not properly sealed, the
50 Hz tone will be much lower in volume,
or even inaudible.

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Activate the Seal Test
1. Fully insert your earphones and plug
them into the 3DME bodypack.
2. Connect the 3DME bodypack to the
ASI Audio App. See “PAIRING THE 3DME
WITH ASI AUDIO APP” page in this
manual.
3. Touch the Seal Test icon.
4. Touch the ON button to play the Seal
Test tones.
5. Touch the OFF/EXIT button to stop
playing the tones and exit the Seal Test.
6. Note the relative levels of the two tones
and consult the chart on the next page.
Custom-fit option
As part of the ASI Audio and
Sensaphonics partnership, we offer
custom-fit ear tips for 3DME
earphones. These low profile, soft
silicone tips are molded to the exact
shape of your ear canal to provide a
consistent, secure fit with a full seal for
outstanding isolation and comfort. To
find an audiologist and get fitted for
custom molded eartips, visit
asiaudio.com/pages/gold-circle-
audiologists.
What You Hear Probable Meaning What To Do
Both tones, clear & at
the same level
Correct insertion with
proper t & full seal
Rock on! Proceed to the mic level,
limiter, and EQ screens on the ASI
Audio app.
Both tones, but the
higher pitched (500 Hz)
tone is much louder
than the 50 Hz tone
Incomplete seal
caused by poor t of
ear tip or by incom-
plete insertion. This
is the most common
problem.
Isolate problem to left or right
earpiece, then try a different size or
shape of ear tip. Review the IEM in-
sertion procedure, then fully re-insert
the earphone and repeat the test.
If a full seal cannot be achieved, try
different ear tips, both size and style,
and repeat the test until a full seal is
achieved.
500 Hz only; no 50 Hz
bass tone at all
Very poor seal. A more
severe version of the
previous issue.
Review insertion procedure, fully rein-
sert IEMs, and test again. If a full seal
cannot be achieved, try different ear
tips, both size and style, and repeat
the test until a full seal is achieved.
Other results Problem likely not
related to t or seal
Contact your audiologist or ASI
Audio.

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What You Hear Probable Meaning What To Do
Both tones, clear & at
the same level
Correct insertion with
proper t & full seal
Rock on! Proceed to the mic level,
limiter, and EQ screens on the ASI
Audio app.
Both tones, but the
higher pitched (500 Hz)
tone is much louder
than the 50 Hz tone
Incomplete seal
caused by poor t of
ear tip or by incom-
plete insertion. This
is the most common
problem.
Isolate problem to left or right
earpiece, then try a different size or
shape of ear tip. Review the IEM in-
sertion procedure, then fully re-insert
the earphone and repeat the test.
If a full seal cannot be achieved, try
different ear tips, both size and style,
and repeat the test until a full seal is
achieved.
500 Hz only; no 50 Hz
bass tone at all
Very poor seal. A more
severe version of the
previous issue.
Review insertion procedure, fully rein-
sert IEMs, and test again. If a full seal
cannot be achieved, try different ear
tips, both size and style, and repeat
the test until a full seal is achieved.
Other results Problem likely not
related to t or seal
Contact your audiologist or ASI
Audio.

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The ASI Audio app is the control
center for Music Enhancement, with
access to a suite of sound tools that
let you customize the sound of your
3DME.
Download from Google Play Store
or Amazon Appstore.
Supported Android versions: 7.0
and above
After plugging the earphone cable
into the bodypack and installing the
app, power up the 3DME bodypack
and pair your smartphone or tablet
to it.
THE ASI AUDIO APP

The app has 3 main screens: Mic
Level & Limiter; Equalizer; and
Options.
As you customize the Mic level,
Limiter, and EQ to your preferences,
settings are automatically saved to
the bodypack and stay active until
changed with the app.
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1. Download the ASI Audio 3DME BT G2 App
from Google Play Store or Amazon Appstore.
2. On your Android device, go to Settings >
Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth.
3. Turn on the 3DME bodypack.
4. Go to the ASI Audio App and touch the
Bluetooth icon on the upper left corner
5. Touch the Bluetooth device on the list
you want to connect to.
PAIRING THE 3DME WITH ASI AUDIO APP
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6. Connection status will display
"Connected".
7. Touch "<ASI Audio" on the upper
left corner.
8. The Bluetooth icon on the upper left
corner will have 2 dots on it indicating the
devices are paired
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Includes controls for ambient mic level
and limiter threshold.
Left and right channels may be treated
as a binaural pair, or adjusted separately
by tapping the Join/Separate button.
Joined L/R channels is the system
default.
The Join/Separate switch on this screen
applies to the Mic level and Limiter
Threshold.
Mic Level and Limiter
The Mic Level slider sets the level of
ambient sound sent to your earphones.
0 dB corresponds to the open ear.
THE MAIN SCREEN
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Note: The 3DME’s ambience microphone
feature can also be used by itself (without
a separate IEM feed) for acoustic
ensembles – essentially operating as a
custom-tuned high fidelity earplugs with
volume control.
Limiter Control
The limiter on the right side of the home
screen is an important key to your
hearing health, in coordination with your
other level and EQ settings. Select the
output level where limiting begins,
between 76 and 104 dB-SPL in 4 dB
increments.
-Use the slider to set the threshold for
limiter engagement.
-The Limiter Left and Right Thresholds
are joined or separated by the Join/
Separate button.
-Maximum volume reduction is 20
dB.
-Limiter function can be turned off
(not recommended!).
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-Maximum volume reduction is
20 dB
-Limiter function can be turned off
(not recommended!)
Notes on limiting
• The 3DME limiter is designed for
music with adaptive attack, average
responding, frequency selective
operation.
• The Limiter Action Link/Unlink
button determines if limiting
action applies to both channels
together (linked), or independently
(unlinked).
Linking Action Link/Unlink is
independent of the Join/Separate
function, which applies to Mic Level
and Limiter Threshold.
•Feedback/Start-up Squeal
Suppressor:
If the earpieces are inserted with
the bodypack already switched
on, a feedback squeal could occur
until the earpieces are sealed.
The Start-up Squeal Suppressor
function can be enabled (see
Options screen) that limits the level
of any such feedback squeal at
system start-up. After full earpiece
insertion, press the + or - button on
the top of the bodypack to
disengage the squeal suppressor
and return to your stored limiter
settings.
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THE EQUALIZER SCREEN
The 3DME lets you customize
personal equalization via a 7-band EQ.
-Each band is adjustable from +12 to -12
dB.
-The Separate/Join switch (at the bottom)
allows Left and Right channel adjustments
to be joined (default) or adjusted
separately by choosing LEFT or RIGHT
(above the sliders)
-Switching from EQ to Flat bypasses the
EQ without losing the stored EQ settings.
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