Phoenix Duet
Testing carried out April 2011
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System |
Phoenix |
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Model |
Duet PCS |
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Guide Cost |
£150 |
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Test Date |
30/04/2010 |
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WebSite |
http://www.phnxaudio.com/products/duet/details/3-duet/26-duet-pcs.html |
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A. Hardware Description |
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Dimensions |
~120 x 100 x 40mm |
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Appearance |
Matt Silver & light grey |
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Controls |
Volume Up; Volume Down; Microphone Mute |
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Connectors |
Mini USB; minijack for external speaker |
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Indicators/LEDs functions |
Connected; Mic Mute Status |
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Power |
Through USB |
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Cables Supplied |
USB A-Mini USB cable |
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Warranty |
n/a |
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Documentation Supplied |
Short quickstart guide. |
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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 |
Startup info provided. Fuller info available from WebPages. |
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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 |
USB mini |
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Comments |
1.5m long |
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E. Audio measurements |
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Frequency response; MIC |
Bassy, not bright; changes off-axis |
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SPEAKER |
Acceptable; aimed at speech. |
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Headroom; MIC |
Good |
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SPEAKER |
Good; not loud |
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Levels; MIC |
Acceptable. |
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SPEAKER |
Loud enough; slight rattle at full volume. |
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Echo Cancellation |
Fair; clicks audible at start/end of speech |
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Adjustments? |
PC system volume; mic mute |
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Comments |
Acceptable for 1-4 people in small room. |
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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 |
4 |
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Value for Money |
4 |
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Total |
32 |




