Description
Stereo recording captures every word. In addition to capturing over 136 hours of meetings, interviews and other critical information expected of digital recorders, you can download and create podcasts with the DS-40. The super-high-quality sound is also great for listening to audio books and music - it's the ideal all-in-one audio device.
Summary
Product Title: Olympus DS-40 512MB MP3 Player
Manufacturer: Olympus
Power Score: 4.4 | 6 Reviews
Storage
Total Included Memory: 512 MB
Storage Media Supported: Internal Flash Drive
Audio Codecs Supported: MP3, WMA
Recording Features
Number of Recording Modes: 5
Max Recording Time: 136.25 hour(s)
Voice Activation: Yes
Battery
Power Source: (2) AAA Battery, DC Input
Battery Life: 32 hour(s)
Batteries Included: Yes
Interface and Compatibility
Audio Input Connectors: Audio - Microphone In (1/8" Mini)
Audio Output Connectors: Audio - Headphone Out (1/8" Mini)
System Connectivity: USB
System Compatibility: PC
Included Components: Headphones, Software, USB Cable, User Manual
Dimensions
Height: 4.37 in
Width: 1.48 in
Depth: 0.63 in
Weight: 2.81 oz
Dimensions: 4.37" Height x 1.48" Width x 0.63" Depth - (With bundled ME53S microphone)
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
General
Interface Connection: 1 x Microphone, 1 x Headphone, 1 x USB
Additional Specifications
Software Included: DSS Player Version 7
Maximum Audio Recording Time: 136.25 Hour
Number of Batteries Support: 2
Product Functions: Voice Recorder
Strengths: easy to handle and work. records all discussion activities great.
Weakness: no charger with unit no rechargeable batteries
This product has great memory capacity, easy to carry with you. Picks up voice in large rooms, and play back very clear. Purchase case and charger when purchasing this product.
Strengths: small, holds a lot of info, software, good sound quality
Weakness: maybe a bit too small, no rechargeable battery
I'm a grad student conducting research and I'm planning to use this to record interviews. I tried it out with some friends and so far it creates much better recordings than my old tape recorder, but I have yet to see what will happen when I'm actually out "in the field." Nevertheless, it seems to be a promising little recorder. My old tape recorder was a good one but the quality of the recording...
Strengths: Recording Quality, Detachable Mic, Metal Body
Weakness: Detachable mic feels cheap
Lots of features in this small package such as low pass filter, noise cancelling, voice filter etc. Recording quality is great, 3 options : Lecture, Conference, Dictation. Frequency Range is large so you won't miss anything you want to be there. One thing I got disappointed is there's no dictation software coming with the package. However, I prefer not paying extra for a program I won't need or...
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Amazing little digital voice recorder
Strengths: Small footprint, brand name, nice design, detachable external mic
Weakness: None so far
It was a hard decision to pick the Olympus, I was shifted more to the Sony voice recorder that are cheaper than Olympus but can play MP3 and has larger storage. After reading a lot of reviews online about the Olympus DS40, I know I didn't make a wrong decision purchasing it. I couldn't believe when I first held the recorder in my hands, it's tiny and removing the external mic makes it even...
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