System

Spreed

Model

USB Internet Speakerphone

Guide Cost

£31

Test Date

21/12/2010

WebSite

http://www.spreed.com/eu/prices/conference-speaker/index.html/en/view

A. Hardware Description

Dimensions

100mmm diam x 35mm h

Appearance

White & Green

Controls

Mic Mute; Volume Up/down. Connect/Disconnect Call

Connectors

Mini USB; 3.5mm minijack audio out; minijack audio in for supplied headset.

Indicators/LEDs functions

Connected; Mute status

Power

From USB

Cables Supplied

USB A-Mini USB cable. Also comes with plug-in mic-earpiece for personal use.

Warranty

1 year

Documentation Supplied

Paper Quickstart guide.
More Info Here

Web Info

http://www.spreed.com/eu/prices/conference-speaker/index.html/en/view

B. Setup / Installation Procedure

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

Acceptable shortform. Fuller info on web site.

Installation location

Short document, English only.

Optional Software (not required to use device)

6 optional software; Part of Spreed WebMeeting Products.

C. Connectivity

Cables

USB A to  USB mini

Connectors

USB mini

Comments

1.5m

E. Audio measurements

Frequency response; MIC

Poor response; telephone quality

SPEAKER

Acceptable for speech.

Headroom; MIC

Acceptable.

SPEAKER

Acceptable

Levels; MIC

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

SPEAKER

Sufficient for small room

Echo Cancellation

Fair. Can hang on at tail end of speech.

Adjustments?

Vol Control very sensitive - small touch = large increase or decrease in gain.

Comments

Supplied single earpiece very clear; attached mic relatively insensitive.

Functions 1 low-5 high

Hardware & facilities

4

Setup procedure

5

Connectivity

5

Ease of Installation

5

Audio tests

3

Echo Cancellation

3

Value for Money

3

Total

28