M-Audio Studiophile Q40 User manual

User Guide
Closed-Back Dynamic Headphones

Studiophile Q40 User Guide 1
English
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Studiophile Q40 professional reference
headphones. Your new headphones have been designed to provide the
best in professional-quality monitoring and music enjoyment. Whether
you use your headphones for DJ monitoring, critical studio applications,
or just to listen to your favorite tunes, you’ll find the Studiophile Q40
headphones deliver the ultimate in audio performance.
Please be sure to read all safety instructions contained in the “Listen
Responsibly” section of this guide before using your new headphones.
What’s in the Box
4Studiophile Q40 headphones
4Detachable cable with threaded 1/8” TRS connectors
4Threaded 1/8” to 1/4” TRS adapter
4Printed User Guide
If any of the above listed items are missing, please contact the retailer
where you purchased the product.
Features
4Dynamic, low impedance (64Ω) closed-back headphones
4Space-saving, collapsible design
4Comfortable and light weight, with soft “over-the-ear” ear cushions
and a padded adjustable headband
4Headphone-lockable detachable, cable with lockable 1/8” to 1/4”
adaptor
4Frequency response: 10 Hz – 20 kHz
4Weight without cable: < 0.30 kg
Adjusting the Headband
For optimal headphone performance, sound quality, and comfort, the
headband can be adjusted to securely fit your head.

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Folding the Headphones
These headphones can be collapsed two different ways for space-saving
storage and transportation:
1. Adjust the headband to its largest size, and fold in the earcups,
bringing together the earpads.
2. Fold one earcup in, and collapse the other earcup in on top of it.
Cleaning the Headphones
To clean the headphones, use a soft, damp cloth. If necessary, the
headphones can be cleaned with soapy water making sure to keep all
moisture away from the speakers themselves.
Listen Responsibly
Hearing health is critical to your enjoyment of music and to your quality of
life. Listen to your music in a responsible manner that protects your
long-term hearing.
4Always turn the volume down on your listening device before putting
on your new headphones. Once your Studiophile headphones are
on, gradually increase the volume to a moderate listening level.
4Using headphones at high volumes for extended periods of time can
permanently damage your hearing.
4Hearing damage can be gradual and cumulative. In many cases
there are no obvious warning signs. A hearing test and medical
examination are the only way to accurately diagnose hearing
damage. We strongly recommend you make an appointment with
your ear doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms:
i) Ringing or buzzing in the ears
ii) Difficulty in understanding speech
iii) Muffling of sounds
4Do not use these headphones in any environment where a failure
to hear surrounding sounds could be dangerous. In no way should
these headphones be used while driving a car, biking, or operating
machinery.

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4When using your headphones with an unfamiliar or unstable sound
system (airplane, public access ports, etc.), make sure the volume is
low to prevent “break-in” bursts of loud sounds.
4Keep your M-Audio headphones away from young children. This
product includes small parts that may create a choking hazard.
4M-Audio recommends limiting the use of headphones. Different
individuals may be impacted to a different degree by high noise
levels (volumes exceeding 85 dB(A)). Regular exposure to loud
headphones may be dangerous to your hearing and can cause
permanent hearing loss.
Please review and consider the following Occupational Safety Health
Administration (“OSHA”) guidelines regarding the maximum time
exposure to sound pressure levels before hearing damage may occur.
OSHA has established the following noise exposure
limits:
Sound Pressure
Level dB(A)
Permissible Noise Exposure
Duration (per day)
90 8 hours
95 4 hours
100 2 hours
105 1 hour
110 30 minutes
Warning: Exposure to sound pressure levels above 115 dB(A) for even
short periods of time can cause permanent hearing damage.
The preceding OSHA exposure levels should be considered maximum
limits. Compliance with the OSHA limits will not necessarily provide
you with protection from potential hearing loss.
For more information visit the OSHA website at www.osha.gov.

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Warranty
Warranty Terms
M-Audio warrants products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and provided that the product is owned by the
original, registered user. Visit www.m-audio.com/warranty for terms and limitations applying to your specific product.
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WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Studiophile Q40
Tested to comply with
FCC standards
FOR HOME OR STUDIO USE
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notice. Avid, M-Audio and Studiophile Q40 are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. All other trademarks contained
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