Shure SHA900 Quick Start Guide

General Description
The Shure SHA900 is a compact, portable headphone amplifier that is com-
patible with both analog and digital audio sources. Audiophile-quality conver-
sion delivers an exceptionally detailed audio signal over a micro-B USB
connection, while premium analog components provide a clean, uncolored
signal path for analog audio sources. A full set of furnished accessories in-
cludes a Lightning
®
cable, micro-B USB cable, two 3.5 mm cables, and an
AC power adapter.
Features
• Connects to digital (USB) and analog audio sources
• Supports up to 24-bit, 96 kHz digital audio
• Powered by an internal, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
• Four band parametric equalizer, limiter, and input pad
• Factory and custom user presets
Controls and Navigation
LINE IN
① Control Knob
② Power / Previous
Screen
③ Hold
Powering on / off: Long press the power button ②
Adjusting volume: Turn the control knob ①
Accessing the menu: Double-click the control knob ①
Scroll through the menu: Turn the control knob ①
Select an item: Press the control knob button ①
Return to previous screen: Press the power button ②
Lock / unlock the controls: Slide the hold switch ③ to lock and unlock the
power button and control knob. When switch displays red background, hold
is enabled.
Setup
Step 1: Connect a pair of headphones or earphones
to the amplifier
Plug into the amplifier with the amplifier powered off.
LINE IN
Step 2: Connect a sound source to the amplifier
Set the INPUT switch to LINE for analog 3.5 mm sources or USB for digital
sources.
3.5 mm input (analog audio)
Plug the audio device into the LINE IN input and set the INPUT switch to
LINE.
To charge the battery while using an analog source, connect the amplifier to
a computer or external battery.
MENU
LINE IN
Connecting to an Analog Source
USB (digital audio and power)
Use the USB cable when listening to music from a computer or other USB-
equipped device and set the INPUT switch to USB. When connected to a
computer, USB simultaneously streams digital audio and charges the ampli-
fier battery.
Note: You have the option to disable automatic charging in the Utilities menu.
LINE USB
INPUT
Connecting to a USB Source
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SHA900
Portable Listening Amplifier

Shure SHA900 Specifications

General

Gain	17 dB
Frequency range	10 - 50000 Hz
Output impedance	0.35 Ω
Adjustable volume	Yes
Peak power per channel	0.135 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	107 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.05 %
Headphone connectivity	3.5mm
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Power source	Battery
Product color	Silver

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	21 mm
Width	59 mm
Height	111 mm
Weight	182 g