Olympus WS520M Digital Recorder

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Olympus WS-520M Digital Voice Recorder

OVERVIEW:

RECORD MEETINGS, LISTEN TO MUSIC AND STORE FILES
Transfer meetings, notes music files and even large documents to your computer with the direct USB input. The WS-520M is designed to be plugged directly into your computer for fast file transfer. With an amazing 8GB of internal memory, store thousands of songs and listen to them in impressive stereo sound with track and artist name clearly displayed on the LCD.

MULTIPLE RECORDING FORMATS
Enables high quality recording, no additional software required. Supports music files in MP3, PCM and WMA formats.

BUILT-IN 8GB FLASH MEMORY (2,170 HRS RECORD TIME)
With 8GB of internal memory and more than 2,100 hours of recording time, you’ll be able to capture notes, lectures, and more – and still have room to store documents.

USB DIRECT PC LINK AND BATTERY CHARGE FUNCTION
With the "USB Direct" design, it is easy to transfer your files to your PC. Just plug the recorder right into your computer for fast file transfer and to charge the battery – no cables needed.

BUILT-IN STEREO MICROPHONES
Extend recording time and save memory by setting the device to only record when the microphones sense sound.

OLYMPUS SONORITY
Edit your files with Olympus Sonority sound editing software(included), which is compatible with PCs and MACs.

Features and Benefits:

• MP3, WMA & PCM RECORDING
  Record and play back in MP3, WMA and PCM formats with a quality that’s as good as its operation is easy.
  
• 8GB INTERNAL MEMORY
  8GB of internal memory allows you more than two thousand worry-free hours of recording time.
  
• DIRECT PC LINK
  The unique "USB Direct" design means you can connect it right to the USB port on your computer and download or transfer audio, music, photos and more.
  
• BUILT-IN STEREO MICROPHONE
  Capture all the sounds you want with the built-in stereo microphone.
  
• OLYMPUS SONORITY
  Edit your files with Olympus Sonority sound editing software(included), which is compatible with PCs and MACs.
  
• 5 FOLDERS HOLDING 200 FILES EACH
  Organize up to 200 files in each of five available folders for quick retrieval and storage convenience.
  
• MULTIPLE LANGUAGE DISPLAY
  The bright LCD supports and displays three languages -- another plus for accessibility. (EN/FR/ES)
  
• 21 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE
  Don’t let old memories of battery drain your confidence. There’s up to 21 hours of recording capability with the WS-520’s long-life battery. (LP mode recording)
  
• VOICE ACTIVATION
  Voice Activation makes automatic starting and stopping of the recorder an extra benefit that saves time and energy.
  

Specifications:

Recording Format MP3, PCM (WAV) and WMA (Windows Media Audio)
Recording Media Built-in 8GB flash memory
Recording Time

PCM (WAV): 12 hours, 50 minutes
MP3 256kbps: 71 hours
MP3 128kbps: 142 hours
Stereo XQ Mode: 139 hours
Stereo HQ Mode: 278 hours
Stereo SP Mode: 556 hours
HQ Mode: 556 hours
SP Mode: 1,090 hours
LP Mode: 2,170 hours
Input Level

PCM (WAV): 12 hours, 50 minutes
MP3 256kbps: 71 hours
MP3 128kbps: 142 hours
Stereo XQ Mode: 139 hours
Stereo HQ Mode: 278 hours
Stereo SP Mode: 556 hours
HQ Mode: 556 hours
SP Mode: 1,090 hours
LP Mode: 2,170 hours
PC Interface USB direct, Hi speed
LCD 1.23 inch
LED Yes
Folders Messages 5 folders/200 messages per folder
Sampling Frequency

PCM (WAV): 44.1 kHz
MP3 256kbps: 44.1kHz
MP3 128kbps: 44.1kHz
Stereo XQ Mode: 44.1 kHz
Stereo HQ Mode: 44.1 kHz
Stereo SP Mode: 22.0 kHz
HQ Mode: 44.1kHz
SP Mode: 22.0kHz
LP Mode: 8.0kHz
Overall Frequency Response
PCM (WAV): 50-21,000Hz
MP3 256kbps: 50-20,000Hz
MP3 128kbps: 50-17,000Hz
Stereo XQ Mode: 50-19,000Hz
Stereo HQ Mode: 50-15,000 Hz
Stereo SP Mode: 50-9,000Hz
HQ Mode: 50-13,000Hz
SP Mode: 50-7,000Hz
LP Mode: 50-3,000Hz
Voice Activation Yes
Practical Maximum Output Yes
Write Protection Yes
Speaker Built-in 16 mm round dynamic speaker
Microphone Jack Yes
Earphone Jack Yes
Power Supply One AAA battery (Ni-MH is chargeable via USB)
External Power Supply N/A
Battery Life 21 hours (Alkaline, LP mode recording)
Size 3.7" L x 1.5" W x 0.4" D (94.8 x 38.0 x 11.0 mm), excluding protrusions
Weight 1.7 oz. (47g), including battery
OS Supported Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.