Etymotic ER-4P Review

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March 9th, 2004


Summary

Higher sensitivity for use with portable devices 9dB more output with a 1mV input than the ER-4S Slightly modified frequency response. Due to customer requests we increased the low frequency sensitivity of the ER-4P relative to the ER-4S Features include: Unparalleled sound accuracy Virtual elimination of external background noise (20-25 dB isolation) Lightweight and portable (great for traveling) High-fidelity monitor earphones for real-ear measurements The ER-4MicroPro¿ earphone system includes: 5' cord with 3.5 mm stereo phone plug 1/4" stereo phone adapter plug 6 white flanged eartips 10 black (13mm) foam eartips Filter-changing tool with 4 filters Instruction booklet Shirt clip Carrying pouch Storage box. 

Specs

  • Frequency response re nominal: 20 Hz to 16 kHz +/- 4 dB; 50 Hz to10 kHz +/- 2 dB
  • 1 kHz sensitivity: 109 dB SPL for .2 Volt Input; 107 dB SPL at 1mW
  • Impedance: 27 Ohms nominal
  • Maximum output: 122 dB SPL
  • Maximum safe continuous input: .75 V RMS
  • Acoustic polarity: + Electric = + Acoustic
  • Weight: Less than 1 oz. (28 grams)
  • Cord Supplied: 5 feet with 3.5mm (1/8 inch) stereo phone plug
  • Transducer Type: Dynamic


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