Phoenix Quattro
Download as PDFTesting carried out April 2011
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System |
Phoenix |
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Model |
Quattro VC; MT301 |
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Guide Cost |
£435 |
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Test Date |
10/03/2010 |
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WebSite |
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A. Hardware Description |
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Dimensions |
~200mmm round |
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Appearance |
Silver "Flying Doughnut" with 4 microphones and 4 loudspeakers built-in. |
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Controls |
Power/Mute; Volume Up/down; Line inputs options |
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Connectors |
Mini USB; Minijack; 2 x Phono audio; DIN for daisychain |
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Indicators/LEDs functions |
Connected; Mic Mute Status |
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Power |
From USB; or from supplied (optional) power supply; both charge internal battery |
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Cables Supplied |
USB A - Mini USB; Power Supply |
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Warranty |
n/a |
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Documentation Supplied |
A5 24 page User manual; English. |
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Web Info |
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B. Setup / Installation Procedure |
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Platform supported |
PC or MAC. Win 2K/XP/Vista; Linux; Mac OS X. |
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Procedure + problems |
Plug and Go; immediately recognised by PC. |
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Time |
less than 5 minutes to set up. |
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Software Version |
n/a |
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Firmware Version |
n/a |
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Installation Documentation quality |
Very good; Webpage info also available. Also bottom of box. |
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Installation location |
No installation software required. |
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Optional Software (not required to use device) |
Available Here; http://www.phnxaudio.com/support/downloads.html |
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C. Connectivity |
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Cables |
USB A to USB mini |
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Connectors |
Large USB A to Mini USB |
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Comments |
2m long |
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E. Audio measurements |
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Frequency response; MIC |
Mid-range prominent; not so pleasing. Off axis loses HF |
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SPEAKER |
Slightly boxy; aimed at speech. |
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Headroom; MIC |
Acceptable. |
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SPEAKER |
Rattles when loud, but can output considerable sound level. |
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Levels; MIC |
Good at keeping a constant MIC level |
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SPEAKER |
Achieves a very loud level, suitable for large room. |
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Echo Cancellation |
Excellent |
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Adjustments? |
Volume buttons adjust own volume. |
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Comments |
Has 4 mics, and 4 loudspeakers. Can be daisy-chained. |
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Functions 1 low-5 high |
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Hardware & facilities |
5 |
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Setup procedure |
5 |
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Connectivity |
5 |
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Ease of Installation |
5 |
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Audio tests |
4 |
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Echo Cancellation |
5 |
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Value for Money |
3 |
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Total |
32 |
