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Olympus WS-210S Voice Recorder (141960) (Brown)

 

Technical Details

• Professional-grade digital voice recorder
• Record up to 138 hours of digital audio
• 512 MB of internal flash memory
• Can be used as a USB mass storage device
• Convenient USB 2.0 direct design for fast data transfer

From the Manufacturer

With 512 MB of internal flash memory, the Olympus WS-210S Digital Voice Recorder lets users records up to 138 hours of digital audio in HQ, SP, and LP recording modes. The WS-210S records audio WMA files, which makes transferring audio files to a PC a snap--Windows Media Audio (WMA) files work seamlessly with any Widows based PC. This unit lets you continuously record for 19 hours with one AAA battery. A Voice Filter eliminates high and low frequencies during playback to enhance human voices. You can also use the WS-210s as a mass USB storage device to hold any type of digital file. The WS-110 keeps files organized by letting users record to five different folders that each hold 200 files. When it's time to transfer files to a PC, the WS-210S's USB direct design lets you plug the recorder right into your computer for easy, full-speed transfers using USB 2.0 connectivity. Other great features include slow and fast playback modes that let you listen to audio 25-percent slower or 50-percent faster than real time. This digital recorder is compatible with Windows ME, 2000 Professional, XP Professional, XP Home Edition, and Vista operating systems.

Product Description

Easy operation and superior audio in a stylish package. Easily record lectures, notes and more in high-quality stereo sound with the compact, stylish WS-210S. Store and organize your files on the WS-210S, and transfer them to your PC with the easy-to-use "USB Direct" design. Simply plug the recorder into a computer, with no USB cable necessary, for easy downloading of audio files, documents, image files and more.

I bought this recorder for use during face to face interviews and recording press conferences. Works great in both quiet and noisier environments. The stereo recording capability of this recorder does give it an edge over the mono models as the recordings do come out a lot clearer. Even at the lowest recording quality (out of the 3 that are selectable), it still comes out very clear.

Battery life is quite good with alkaline batteries, I can probably get 20 hours or more of on/off use.

Works well with a Mac, just plug it into a free USB port and it shows up as a device on your Finder. The files are in WMA format so it does require a Quicktime plugin to read that format. I'd suggest something like VLC Player which is free and painless to use.

Highly recommended!

An accessory which you should consider if you want to record phone conversations, it works beautifully as a cheap phone recorder. Olympus TP-7 Telephone Recording Device

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