Shure SRH840A User manual

SRH840A
User's Guide
The Shure professional studio headphones, SRH840A, user guide.
Version: 3.2 (2022-A)

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Table of Contents
SRH840A User's Guide 3
Professional Reference Headphones 3
General Description 3
Care and Maintenance 3
Cable Lock 3
Storage 3
Accessories 5
Furnished Accessories 5
Replacement Parts 5
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5
CAUTION 5
WARNING 6
WARNING 6
LIMITED WARRANTY 6
Service Centers 7
Certifications 7

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SRH840A 
User's Guide
Professional Reference 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replace
able 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

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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
Goldplated3.5mm(1/8”)stereominijackplugwith6.35mm(1/4”)threadedadapter

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Cable
3m,(9.8ft)straight,detachable,nonPVC,Oxygenfree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.
WARNING: Ignoring these warnings may cause severe injury or death as a result of incorrect operation.
CAUTION:Ignoringthesecautionsmaycausemoderateinjuryorpropertydamageasaresultofincor
rect 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.

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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na
tional employment protection requirements.
WARNING
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.
90 dB SPL
at 8 hours
95 dB SPL
at 4 hours
100 dB SPL
at 2 hours
105 dB SPL
at 1 hour
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be
low, 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Shureauthorized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re
ceiptdirectlyfromShureorfromaShureauthorizedreseller.IfShureelectstoreplacethedefectiveproduct,thenShurere
serves 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Shure
authorized reseller, unauthorized repair, or modification of the product.
ALLIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSEAREHEREBYDIS
CLAIMED 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.

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Somestatesdonotallowlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,ortheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconse
quential 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PROD
UCT, 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LI
CENSE 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 GmbH
Attn: Service
Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12,
75031 Eppingen, Germany
IndonesiaService Center Resmi:
Jakarta Hotline [phone]
Medan [phone]
Surabaya [phone]
Jogjakarta [phone]
Denpasar [phone]
Makasar [phone]
Certifications
This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking.
The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from: www.shure.com/europe/compliance
Authorized European representative:
Shure Europe GmbH
Global Compliance
Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12
75031 Eppingen, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.shure.com