ClearOne Chat 50

Testing carried April 2011
System |
ClearOne |
Model |
Chat 50USB |
Guide Cost |
£180 |
Test Date |
18/11/2009 |
WebSite |
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A. Hardware Description |
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Dimensions |
~100mm square; 35mm tall |
Appearance |
Black soft glossy |
Controls |
Volume Up; Volume Down; Microphone Mute |
Connectors |
Mini USB; Minijack; 7V DC |
Indicators/LEDs functions |
Mic Mute Status |
Power |
USB or 7v DC adapter |
Cables Supplied |
USB Type A -B |
Warranty |
2 year |
Documentation Supplied |
A6 16 page quickstart guide; English |
Web Info |
http://www.clearone.com/resources/library.php?content=main&product=94&submit=SEARCH |
B. Setup / Installation Procedure |
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Platform supported |
Windows XP (SP2); Windows Vista; Windows 7 |
Procedure + problems |
Plug and Go; immediately recognised by PC. |
Time |
less than 5 minutes to set up. |
Software Version |
Ver. 2.0.23; 2.1.6.0 available. |
Firmware Version |
Ver. 25; Can be updated to ver. 27 |
Installation Documentation quality |
Helpful. Startup info provided. Comprehensive info available from WebPages. |
Installation location |
No installation required. Vendor "Chat" software if required |
Optional Software (not required to use device) |
On CD; Chat Software; Quickstart guide; User manual; Support Docs. |
C. Connectivity |
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Cables |
USB A to USB mini |
Connectors |
USB mini |
Comments |
1.5m long |
E. Audio measurements |
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Frequency response; MIC |
Very Acceptable |
SPEAKER |
Very good for size for a small room; quite musical and "open" |
Headroom; MIC |
Very Acceptable |
SPEAKER |
OK |
Levels; MIC |
Very acceptable; |
SPEAKER |
Not too loud, but acceptable for small room |
Echo Cancellation |
Very good. |
Adjustments? |
Volume; mic mute |
Comments |
Very acceptable for 1-4 people in small room. |
Functions 1 low-5 high |
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Hardware & facilities |
5 |
Setup procedure |
5 |
Connectivity |
5 |
Ease of Installation |
5 |
Audio tests |
5 |
Echo Cancellation |
5 |
Value for Money |
4 |
Total |
34 |