HSC 150 OC - Headphones AKG - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Ultralight universal headset
Brand	AKG
Model	HSC 150 OC
Dimensions	Microphone arm length: 123 mm; total length: 169 mm
Weight (without cable)	15 g
Microphone Power Supply	Voltage 1.5 to 10 V, current <0.5 mA
Microphone Type	Electret, figure-eight directional pattern
Microphone Sensitivity	-47 dBV/Pa
Microphone Impedance	2.2 kΩ
Microphone Frequency Response	Optimized for speech
Earphone Type	In-ear
Earphone Impedance	1500 Ω
Cable	Flying leads: red wire (microphone signal+power), white wire (earphone signal), shield ground
Operating Temperature	-40 to +80 °C
Drop Test	150 cm onto hard surface
Housing Material	ABS
Included Accessories	Windscreen, cable clip
Care and Cleaning	Avoid liquids, shocks, heat, humidity, dust
Safety Instruction	Do not exceed 1.5 Veff (124 dB SPL)
Country of Origin	Austria

Frequently Asked Questions - HSC 150 OC AKG

How to put on and remove the headset?

The clip is designed for one-handed operation. After a few tries, the gesture becomes natural.

How to position the microphone?

Rotate the microphone arm toward the corner of your mouth for optimal voice capture.

What to do to reduce wind noise outdoors?

Attach the supplied windscreen to the microphone to avoid unwanted noise.

How to relieve cable strain?

Use the supplied cable clip to fasten the cable to your collar or clothing.

What are the cable connections?

The red microphone wire carries signal and supply voltage (1.5 to 10 V), the shield is ground. The white earphone wire carries signal, the shield is ground.

What is the operating temperature range?

The headset can be used and stored between -40 °C and +80 °C.

How to clean the headset?

Avoid any contact with liquids. Clean with a soft dry cloth. Do not expose to heat, humidity, or dust.

What is the weight of the headset?

The weight is 15 grams without the cable, making it very light and comfortable.

Does the headset have a left/right orientation?

The HSC 150 OC is symmetrical and fits both left and right ears.

What is the earphone impedance?

The earphone impedance is 1500 Ω, with an ESR sensitivity of -12 ±4 dB.

USER MANUAL HSC 150 OC AKG

The HSC 150 SR/OC is a versatile, featherweight headset with a condenser microphone and dynamic earphone. With its figure eight pickup pattern and frequency response optimized for speech pickup, the microphone ensures excellent rejection of ambient noise. A special clip places the earphone right inside one ear for optimum intelligibility and comfort.

2. Precautions

1. Do not spill any liquids on the equipment.
2. Do not place the equipment near heat sources such as radiators or heating ducts and do not expose it to direct sunlight, excessive dust, moisture, rain, mechanical vibrations, or shock.

3.Use

The HSC 150 SR/OC has been designed for "standard size" ears and a special clip lets you place the entire headset on one ear and remove it single-handedly.

Put the headset on referring to the illustrations on page 7.

Adjust the microphone arm so as to place the microphone near the corner of your mouth as shown on page 7. If you use the headset out of doors slip the supplied windscreen on the microphone in order to prevent unwanted wind noise.

To take the weight of the cable off the headset, use the cable clip to clamp the cable, e.g., on the collar.

4. Cable

The HSC 150 SR/OC uses an unterminated cable. The microphone and earphone wires are color coded as follows:

Microphone

Red:	audio and supply voltage (1.5V to 10 V)
Shield:	ground

Earphone

White:	audio
Shield:	ground

5. Specifications

Environment

ETS 3000 19 EC7.3

Storage and operating temperature range: -40^ to +80^

Guaranteed drop height onto hard surface: 150 cm (59 in.)

System

Dimensions

Microphone arm length: 123 mm (4.8 in.)

Overall length: 169 mm (6.6 in.)

Weight: 15 g (0.53 oz.) less cable

Case material: ABS

Microphone Acoustical Data

SLR 46+/-4dB
Sensitivity -47dBV/1Pa
Polar pattern figure-of-eight
Impedance 2.2 Kohms
T.H.D. <2% at 16dBPa, 300 to 3,400Hz
Linearity +/-1 dB -40 to 17dBPa
Supply voltage 1.1 to 10V
Current consumption <0.5mA
S/N ratio >50dB

Microphone Frequency Response

Specifications subject to change. This product conforms to EN 50 082-1

Earphone Acoustical Data

RLR -12+/-4dB
Impedance 150 ohms
T.H.D. <3% at 17dPa, 300 to 3,400Hz
Linearity +/-1dB -40 to 16dPa
Magnetic stationary field <400A/cm at 2mm from front
Warning: Do not exceed 1.5 V rms = 124dBSPL

Earphone Frequency Response

1.Description

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