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3D Active AmbientTM IEM System Specifications

Note: For measurements, earpiece is terminated in a Zwislocki coupler. For the 3D-L, the Monitor gain control is rotated fully clockwise (full up).

Frequency Response

20 Hz - 16 kHz

Maximum SPL, 500 Hz,

Single driver earpiece:
Dual driver earpiece:

124 dB-SPL
130 dB-SPL

Ambient Microphone Input Overload, 500 Hz

140 dB-SPL

Full Ambient Mode Insertion Gain

0 dB

Monitor Input Sensitivity for 124 dB-SPL, 500 Hz

3D-M Mixer:
3D-L Mixer, balanced drive:
3D-L Mixer, unbalanced drive (XLR pin 2 hot):

0 dBV
+3.5 dBV
0 dBV

Monitor Input Impedance

3D-M:
3D-L, balanced drive:
3D-L, unbalanced drive (XLR pin 2 hot):

20 kOhm
10 kOhm
6.7 kOhm

Ambient Mode Equivalent Input Noise

27 dBA-SPL

Monitor Mode Equivalent Input Noise

Single driver earpiece:
Dual driver earpiece:
(Specifications 3.5 dB higher for 3D-L, balanced drive.)

-104 dBV, A-weighted
-101 dBV, A-weighted

Output Noise

Single driver earpiece:
Dual driver earpiece:

20 dBA-SPL
23 dBA-SPL

Limiter

Type:

Slow average responding, frequency selective, linked left-right; dual independent for monitor and ambient signals

Threshold (both operating modes):

105 dBA-SPL output level

Monitor signal threshold in Full Ambient Mode:

85 dBA-SPL monitor signal output level

3D Ambient Earphones

Available Models

3D-1

Single driver with embedded ambient microphones

3D-2

Dual driver with embedded ambient microphones

Type:

Full shell, custom-molded, translucent soft silicone

Receiver:

Full frequency response, high output balanced armature

Microphone:

Full frequency response, high overload; with integral preamplifier

Cable:

Heavy duty, flexible, translucent, field replaceable; with split adjuster (zipper) and bend maintainers. Length: 48" standard (custom lengths available).

3D Bodypack Mixer

Available Models

3D-M

for use with wireless IEM systems (1/8" stereo input)

3D-L

standalone hardwired system (LEMO stereo input)

External Controls

Power:

ON/OFF

Mode Switch:

Performance/Full Ambient

Monitor Volume control (3D-L only):

IEM level, continuous

Indicator LEDs:

Battery Condition (2):

Green and (Red or Yellow)

Green LED only:

Battery is fresh.

Green + (Red or Yellow):

Battery is partially used, but system retains full power. (Red or yellow LED slowly brightens and green LED dims with continued use.)

Red or Yellow LED only:

Reduced headroom condition, limited remaining battery life. Battery replacement indicated

Monitor Loud (yellow):

Limiter threshold approached by monitor signal

Ambience Loud (yellow):

Limiter threshold approached by ambient signal

Peak (red):

Within 6 dB of output stage clipping

Internal Controls

Ambient Background (Performance Mode):

Rotary knob control:

0 dB insertion gain (FULL) to -24 dB in 4 dB steps, and OFF

Limiter switch:

On/Off (does not defeat monitor signal limiting in Full Ambient Mode)

Earpiece switch:

Single/Dual Driver

Power:

Battery Type:

9V alkaline (ANSI/NEDA 1604A or equivalent)

Battery Life:

6 hours (conservatively rated)

Current Drain (at idle):

34 mA

Physical 3D-M Mixer:

Overall total dimensions:

3.1" x 2.75" x 1.5" (7.9cm x 7.0cm x 3.8cm)

Dimensions less protrusions:

2.9" x 2.3" x 1.15" (7.4cm x 5.9cm x 2.9cm)

Net Weight:

2.5 oz (72g); 4.2 oz (119g) with battery

3D-L Mixer:

Overall total dimensions:

3.3" x 2.75" x 1.5" (8.5 cm x 7.0cm x 3.8cm)

Dimensions less protrusions:

2.9" x 2.3" x 1.15" (7.4cm x 5.9cm x 2.9cm)

Net Weight:

3.1 oz (88g); 4.8 oz (135g) with battery

3D Active Ambient Page Links
3D Main Page
3D Bodypack Mixers
System Set-up (3DAA)
System Set-up (3DHW)
Operating Modes
Indicator Lights
Inserting Earphones
Tech Notes
Technical Specifications
3D User Guide PDF (456 KB)

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