Phoenix Solo

Testing carried out April 2011
System |
Phoenix |
Model |
Solo USB |
Guide Cost |
£100 |
Test Date |
17/03/2010 |
WebSite |
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A. Hardware Description |
|
Dimensions |
~115h x 80w x 65d mm |
Appearance |
Upright vertical silver/grey. |
Controls |
Mic Mute button on side |
Connectors |
USB A on captive lead; 3.5mm socket for required separate loudspeaker. |
Indicators/LEDs functions |
Blue power/mic muted LED |
Power |
Through USB |
Cables Supplied |
Captive cable to USB A |
Warranty |
n/a |
Documentation Supplied |
A4 pages x2 of translated info |
Web Info |
http://209.59.154.150/~phnxaudi/images/files/SOLO_datasheet_v1.pdf |
B. Setup / Installation Procedure |
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Platform supported |
PC or MAC. Win 2K/XP/Vista; Linux; Mac OS X. |
Procedure + problems |
Plug and Go; immediately recognised by PC. |
Time |
less than 5 minutes to set up. |
Software Version |
n/a |
Firmware Version |
n/a |
Installation Documentation quality |
Startup only info provided. Fuller info available from WebPages. |
Installation location |
No installation software required. |
Optional Software (not required to use device) |
Available Here; http://www.phnxaudio.com/support/downloads.html |
C. Connectivity |
|
Cables |
Captive cable to USB A |
Connectors |
Captive cable to USB A |
Comments |
1.5m long |
E. Audio measurements |
|
Frequency response; MIC |
Very acceptable for voice |
SPEAKER |
No internal speaker; quality depends on external speaker. |
Headroom; MIC |
OK for one or two users |
SPEAKER |
3.5mm Jack outlet only. |
Levels; MIC |
Good at keeping a constant MIC level |
SPEAKER |
Depends on external speaker connected to MiniJack output. |
Echo Cancellation |
Acceptable. |
Adjustments? |
None |
Comments |
Mic only pickup suitable for 1-4 people |
Functions 1 low-5 high |
|
Hardware & facilities |
3 |
Setup procedure |
5 |
Connectivity |
5 |
Ease of Installation |
5 |
Audio tests |
5 |
Echo Cancellation |
4 |
Value for Money |
3 |
Total |
30 |