Testing carried out April 2011

System

Phoenix

Model

Solo USB

Guide Cost

£100

Test Date

17/03/2010

WebSite

http://phnxaudio.com/products/solo

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

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