User Guide IE-30 | IE-20 XB | IE-10 Professional Reference Earphones
IE Professional Reference Earphones | User Guide | 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safe Listening Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Listen Responsibly! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Earphone Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fitting the Ear Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching the Ear Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IE Professional Reference Earphones | User Guide | 3 Thank you for choosing M-Audio’s IE professional reference earphones. Your IE earphones have been designed to provide you with the best in professional-quality personal monitoring and music enjoyment. Whether you use your IE earphones for onstage monitoring, with your digital audio workstation software or just to listen to your favorite tunes, you’ll find that they deliver the ultimate in audio performance.
4 | IE Professional Reference Earphones Listen Responsibly! Hearing health is critical to your enjoyment of music and to your quality of life. Protect your hearing by listening to your music in a responsible manner that protects your long-term hearing health. 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.
IE Professional Reference Earphones | User Guide | 5 Additional Safety Tips for Proper Use Do not use these earphones in any environment where a failure to hear surrounding sounds could be dangerous. In no way should these earphones be used while driving a car, biking, walking or operating machinery. Do not submerge or expose the earphones to water (see the section on Earphone Care and Maintenance).
6 | IE Professional Reference Earphones | User Guide EARPHONE COMPONENTS < Earphones ① < Cleaning tool ④ < Ear tips ② < Airline attenuator/limiter ⑤ < Ear conductor (visible only when ear tip is removed) < 1/4” adapter ⑥ < Ear loops ③ < Cable adjuster – Y-Junction ⑦ (see page 9) 7 3 1 6 2 5 4 Hard metallic storage case, airline attenuator/limiter and 1/4” adapter not included with IE-10.
IE Professional Reference Earphones | User Guide | 7 FITTING THE EAR TIPS M-Audio has included a variety of ear tips to ensure a good seal for your ears. All ears are unique so you will need to determine which tips are most comfortable for you. Most users find that the single-flange silicone ear tips provide a good fit for their ears and are the easiest to use. However, some customers prefer the foam tips for the best seal and more secure fit (see section on Suggestions for Using Ear Tips).
8 | IE Professional Reference Earphones | User Guide EARPHONE INSERTION “ROCK ‘N’ ROLL” It is important to get a good ear fit to maximize comfort and optimize the listening experience. A correct seal will help eliminate background noise and offer the best frequency response when listening to music. Go to www.m-audio.com/earphones to view the Earphone Insertion Demonstration. Be sure that the volume is turned down to a minimum on the device that you will be using.
IE Professional Reference Earphones | User Guide | 9 Step 3 Now, gently roll your earphones back to create the seal desired. (Note: if you are having difficulty please see the section on Suggestions for Using Ear Tips). Step 4 Wrap the ear loops around the top of the ear to secure the earphones. The cables will hang behind the ears and either down your back, or in front of your chest. Use the adjustment slider located near the Y-junction to change the length of the cables.
10 | IE Professional Reference Earphones EARPHONE CARE MAINTENENCE AND < Keep earphones clean by using a moistened antiseptic wipe after each use. < Avoid exposing your earphones to water, extreme temperatures, high humidity or prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light. < Use the cleaning tool regularly to keep the ear conductor clear and unobstructed. < Clean and change the ear tips regularly. < Avoid physical abuse of earphones. Dropping or striking them may damage the components.
IE Professional Reference Earphones | User Guide | 11 TROUBLESHOOTING < Diminished Sound Over Time If you experience lower performance over time, use the cleaning tool to make certain that the ear conductor is unobstructed. < No Sound If you are not receiving any sound, make certain that the jack is properly attached to your listening device and that the volume has been gradually increased. If you are still not receiving sound, confirm that the connections between the cable and your earphones are secure.
12 | IE Professional Reference Earphones | User Guide OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES M-Audio offers a variety of accessories for your IE professional reference earphones. To purchase replacement cables, tips, adapters and more, visit the M-Audio web store at www.m-audio.com. 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.
IE Professional Reference Earphones | User Guide | 13 CERTIFICATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION This product conforms to European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. Meets applicable tests and performance criteria in European Standard EN 55103 (1996) Parts 1 and 2, for residential (E1) and light industrial (E2) environments. The exclamation mark symbol shown on the left is designed to draw the attention of the reader to the need to consult this Instruction Manual. © 2006 Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.
14 | IE Professional Reference Earphones | User Guide CONTACT US M-Audio USA 5795 Martin Rd., Irwindale, CA 91706 Technical Support Sales web: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.m-audio.com/tech e-mail: . . . . . . . . . sales@m-audio.com tel (pro products): . . . . . . . . . . . . (626) 633-9055 tel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-657-6434 tel (consumer products): . . . . . . . . (626) 633-9066 fax: . . . . . . . . . . . . . (626) 633-9070 fax (shipping): . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IE Professional Reference Earphones | User Guide | 15 M-Audio Germany Kuhallmand 34, D-74613 Ohringen, Germany Technical Support Sales e-mail: . . . . . . . . . . . support@m-audio.de e-mail: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . info@m-audio.de tel: . . . . . . . . . . . . +49 (0)7941 - 9870030 tel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +49 (0)7941 98 7000 fax: . . . . . . . . . . . . . +49 (0)7941 98 70070 fax: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +49 (0)7941 98 70070 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.m-audio.
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