System

US Robotics

Model

Model 9610A

Guide Cost

£8

Test Date

21/12/2010

WebSite

http://www.usr.com/support/product-template.asp?prod=9610

A. Hardware Description

Dimensions

85mm diam x 30mm h

Appearance

Matt silver; black speaker grill

Controls

Mic Mute; Volume Up/down.

Connectors

Mini USB;  3.5mm minijack audio out.

Indicators/LEDs functions

Connected; Mic Muted

Power

From USB

Cables Supplied

USB A-Mini USB cable

Warranty

2 years

Documentation Supplied

Paper Multi-language Quickstart guide; Full Manual on CD.

Web Info

http://www.usr.com/support/9610/9610-files/9610-na-ig.pdf

B. Setup / Installation Procedure

Platform supported

Win 2k and XP

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

Installation location

User friendly. Quickstart on Paper and Fuller info on CD

Optional Software (not required to use device)

4 x Optional software

C. Connectivity

Cables

USB A to  USB mini

Connectors

USB mini

Comments

1.5m

E. Audio measurements

Frequency response; MIC

Acceptable for voice.

SPEAKER

Acceptable for voice; limited frequency response.

Headroom; MIC

Mic over-sensitive; obvious limiting on calibration.

SPEAKER

Rattled/buzzed annoyingly at louder settings..

Levels; MIC

Gave best results when mic port pointed at speaker - fairly directional.

SPEAKER

Sufficiently loud, but rattled when volume higher.

Echo Cancellation

Echo feedback when talking loudly; colouration on incoming.

Adjustments?

Volume Up/Down buttons adjust system volume. Mic mute button operates OK.

Comments

Aimed for one person only.

Functions 1 low-5 high

Hardware & facilities

3

Setup procedure

5

Connectivity

5

Ease of Installation

5

Audio tests

2

Echo Cancellation

2

Value for Money

2

Total

24