Designed with the business user in mind, the Olympus DM-1 is a digital voice recorder with great features for your work and an MP3 player with great features for your leisure! Easy... more
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recharging battery pack and removeable xD card memory. Top quality and packed with features and extras the DS4000 sets the standard for professional dictation machines. The ergonomic 4-position slide-switch control is familiar to users of tape-based dictation equipment.The USB docking cradle supplied provides fast effortless download to Mac or PC and and also acts as a charger for the supplied rechargeable battery pack. You can also dictate hands-free by plugging the optional RS-26 footswitch into the docking station. Removable xD memory cards store huge amounts of recorded speech as high quality high compression DSS files. Programmable buttons provide simplicity or complexity depending on the needs of the user (e.g. flagging of key points during a conference).The Olympus DS-4000 digital voice recorder has a full metal body and user customisation of its controls and file settings include insertion of additional comments in existing files individual naming of folders use of user IDs and work type settings. You have a choice between two dictation sound quality levels - high quality SP mode or the memory-saving LP mode. The 32MB xD card supplied gives you over 5 hours recording in SP mode or more than 11 hours in LP mode. A wide range of xD cards are available and more than 179 hours can be recorded on a 512MB xD card. All recordings are stored in high quality DSS format and their small data size makes them ideal for emailing or saving to a network.The DSS Player Pro networkable software helps workflow by making archiving editing and further processing of recordings and documents easy for more effective working. A wide range of accessories to further enhance performance is also available. To streamline the transcription process the AS-4000 Transcription kit which includes . . . . Features:- Two recording qualities: SP and LP Familiar and trusted slide-switch control (record stop play and review) Full metal body Records in high quality high compression DSS format Over 11 hours recording on the removable 32MB xD card supplied Up to seven folders for file management (each folder can hold upto 199 files) USB docking station for fast downloading and battery charging Direct dictation to a PC or Mac via the USB cable Hands free dictation with optional footswitch USB microphone/speaker interface Easy downloading organisation and playback of DSS files Automatic programmable workflow for enhanced document management LAN email and FTP compatible Compact size: 110mm x 50mm x 17mm Weight: 103g Portable Devices|Digital Recorders|Olympus|ds4000|ds 4000|
direct USB connection, 5 folders, WMA/MP3 music playback, 6 recording qualities, large backlit LCD, SRS WOW & Trubass, menu driven interface and variable speed playback."
pocket-sized format !The WS-210S has 512 MB of storage space for 138 hours of voice recording. It also has 6 recording options, so you can choose the perfect balance between quality and length. There is even a stereo recording option for added versatility. Meanwhile, a voice filter improves sound quality while significantly reducing unwanted background noise. The WS-210S can even store your files, presentations, photos or music tracks, and transferring them to and from your computer is simple thanks to the USB connection.The large screen and intuitive interface on the WS-210S make it a very handy and easy-to-use device!Dimensions: 94.7 x 37 x 10 mmWeight: 47 g (including battery)Power: 1 AAA battery
A review by TallPaul73 on Olympus Digital Voice Recorder June 9th, 2005
Author's product rating:
Sound Quality
Excellent
Ease of Use
Very Easy
Look & Design
Good
Range of Features
Average
Value for Money
Good
Advantages:
Good quality, easy to use and very small
Disadvantages:
Probably a bit dated now
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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I work for a Psychology department within a University and as you may or may not know, Psychologists do a huge number of interviews. Up until about 2 years ago they were happy to use the old fashioned method of tape recorder and microphone. Someone then decided that they had had enough of this and wanted a better piece of equipment for recording interviews so I set about seeing what was about.
What we needed: **************
Our needs were simple, all we really required was something that made a decent quality recording, was small enough to carry around easily, had a lot of storage and was user friendly.
After searching the internet for days, reading reviews and looking at the specs and prices of loads of different recorders I came across the Olympus digital voice recorder range.
Features: ********
The DM-1 caught my eye because of the following features:
Can be used as both a digital voice recorder and mp3 player (mp3 tracks can be sent from your PC to the voice recorder via a USB cable just like using any external drive)
Includes a 64 MB removable SmartMedia card. This can store up to 22 hours of dictation, and 1 hour of MP3/WMA music playback (at near CD quality). 22 hours is the same as around 15 C90 Audio tapes!
Battery life 8 hours of playback or 11 hours of recording from two AAA batteries (included)
Included earbud headphones, USB cable, DSS (Digital Speech Standard) software, and soft carrying case
Compatible with a PC of the following spec: Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional; Intel Pentium 166 MHz or faster; 32 MB RAM; 50 MB hard disk space which is a very low spec for a PC.
Dimensions: Width: 1.97 inches, Height: 4.3 inches, Depth: 0.7 inches, Weight: 86 milligrams (including battery) which is around the size of an average mobile phone.
Ease of use: **********
We decided this was ideal for our needs so we ordered one. When it came we were surprised how easy it was to use. To start recording you simply press record and to stop recording you press stop (told you it was simple). Every time you press record the voice recorder creates a new file and this is closed when you press stop. Files can be stored in 3 different folders on the recorder, which are originally called A, B, and C but can be renamed. This is ideal if there is more than one person using the recorder or you just want to organise the files. To play back the files, you simply select the right folder (by using the folder button on the side you can toggle between the 3) and the right file (by using the select button, which also doubles as fast forward and rewind when the file is playing) and the press play. Should you wish to delete any files you select the file required (as above) then press Erase twice. The files stored on the recorder are displayed with the date, time and length of the recording. Other buttons of note on the recorder are:
Menu: choose record mode (SP or LP), format recorder (wipe all data), rename folders, set time and date, beep on or off, display light on or off, alarm.
Hold: This turns on off all buttons when recording so you don't accidentally turn it off or stop the recording.
Mode: changes between voice recorder and music player.
Once you have recorded what you want the next stage is to download to your PC. This too is very simple. Install the software that come with the recorder, Olympus DSS player 2000, and then connect the recorder to your PC with the USB cable. The recorder is then controlled though the software. The software shows 3 windows. One has what's on the recorder (divided into 3 folders as I've said before), one has what's on the PC (divided again into 3 folders) and the other shows the individual files in the selected folder, which can then be played, downloaded, or converted to .wav files for use with other media players. The software is useful for transcribing too as files can be played at various speeds and you can insert markers for important parts.
My opinion **********
Overall this is a superb piece of equipment if you record a lot of interviews. I found that the quality of recording was very good, although I did occasionally use an external microphone to increase the quality. It is very easy to use and download the recordings. At just under £200 at the time (2003) it is a very competitive price. Also a key point was the size, it was very unobtrusive to interviewees and was easily to carry round than a cassette recorder, microphone and tapes. Also even though it is small it is quite robust.
Advantages: Magnificent Sound Quality, Good Ergonomics (i.e generally comfortable to hold and use), Very light (about the weight of half a bag of pub nuts), 22 hours anc 10 minutes of recordings, Highly sensitive microphone, has a Variable Control Voice Actuator Disadvantages: Only displays 10 characters on the screen - so reading artist name and song is difficult, volume control button is small and fiddley, more of a voice recorder than an MP3 player (as I later found out, with only 60 minutes of music time)
...an aid, has purchased the Olympus D1, which may I warn to those unsuspecting consumers out there, is more primarilly used for sound recording than for mp3 playing.
This however has not stopped me stealing it from time to time as a jogging companion, which may i say is a very good companion, taking you away from the bustling drone from both the north easts streets, and Dubais streets.
This MP3 player has been marketed and designed toward the corporate ... ...and light weight of the Olympus DM 1.
The card itself has the ability to record a staggering 22 hours and 10 minutes of recordings. Now if that isnt a long time, I dont know what is.
However, the downside to this, is that it can only hold 60 minutes of MP3 Music files. As I mentioned previously, this has obviously been designed with the sound recordings being primarilly in mind.
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Driver Details: Speaker : 1 x full-range driver - 28mm
Digital player (recorder)
Supported Digital Audio Standards: WMA, DSS, MP3
Playback Modes: Repeat all, random play / shuffle, one track repeat
Edit Functions: Insert, erase, track marking
Recording Time: 1330 min - LP (Long Play), 610 min - SP (Standard Play)
Data Storage Capability: Up to 597 files / 3 folders
Supported Bit Rate: 32 - 160Kbps
Sample Rate: 8 kHz, 12 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz
Response Bandwidth: 300 - 5000 Hz, 20 - 20000 Hz
Microphone
Type: Microphone - built-in
Microphone Technology: Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode: Mono, uni-directional
Manufacturer's product description
Designed with the business user in mind, the Olympus DM-1 is a digital voice recorder with great features for your work and an MP3 player with great features for your leisure! Easy to use and even easier to carry, the DM-1 lets you download or listen to over one hour of MP3 or WMA (Windows Media Audio) music files. When business calls, you can record up to 22 hours of dictation using the memory card and quickly download your speech files to a PC using a USB cable. During recording, you have the option to record either in SP mode for text-to-speech applications or LP mode for when you require longer amounts of time, and a convenient LCD display keeps you informed of important information such as recording time remaining, the date and time, and the battery status.
Connections
Connector Type:
1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
1 x USB ( 4 PIN USB Type B )
1 x microphone ( mini-phone mono 3.5 mm )
1 x DC power input
Slot Provided: 1 x SmartMedia Card
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories: Hand strap, PC connection kit
Software: MusicMatch Jukebox
Battery
Battery: 2 x battery - AAA type
Included Qty: 2
Battery Life Details:
Digital playback - Alkaline - up to 8 hour(s)
Digital recording - Alkaline - up to 11 hour(s)
System requirements
OS Required: Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional , Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
Min Processor Type: Intel Pentium
Min Processor Speed: 166 MHz
Min RAM Size: 32 MB
Min Hard Drive Space: 70 MB
Peripheral / Interface Devices: USB port
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support: 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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