Testing carried April 2011

System

ClearOne

Model

Chat 50USB

Guide Cost

£180

Test Date

18/11/2009

WebSite

http://www.clearone.com/personal-usb-speakerphone.html

A. Hardware Description

Dimensions

~100mm square; 35mm tall

Appearance

Black soft glossy

Controls

Volume Up; Volume Down; Microphone Mute

Connectors

Mini USB;  Minijack; 7V DC

Indicators/LEDs functions

Mic Mute Status

Power

USB or 7v DC adapter

Cables Supplied

USB Type A -B

Warranty

2 year

Documentation Supplied

A6 16 page quickstart guide; English

Web Info

http://www.clearone.com/resources/library.php?content=main&product=94&submit=SEARCH

B. Setup / Installation Procedure

Platform supported

Windows XP (SP2); Windows Vista; Windows 7

Procedure + problems

Plug and Go; immediately recognised by PC.

Time

less than 5 minutes to set up.

Software Version

Ver. 2.0.23;  2.1.6.0 available.

Firmware Version

Ver. 25; Can be updated to ver. 27

Installation Documentation quality

Helpful. Startup info provided. Comprehensive info available from WebPages.

Installation location

No installation required. Vendor "Chat" software if required

Optional Software (not required to use device)

On CD; Chat Software; Quickstart guide; User manual; Support Docs.

C. Connectivity

Cables

USB A to  USB mini

Connectors

USB mini

Comments

1.5m long

E. Audio measurements

Frequency response; MIC

Very Acceptable

SPEAKER

Very good for size for a small room; quite musical and "open"

Headroom; MIC

Very Acceptable

SPEAKER

OK

Levels; MIC

Very acceptable;

SPEAKER

Not too loud, but acceptable for small room

Echo Cancellation

Very good.

Adjustments?

Volume; mic mute

Comments

Very acceptable for 1-4 people in small room.

Functions 1 low-5 high

Hardware & facilities

5

Setup procedure

5

Connectivity

5

Ease of Installation

5

Audio tests

5

Echo Cancellation

5

Value for Money

4

Total

34