Olympus WS-311M

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  • easy to use, i sometimes make recordings, good recording, fantastic little device, plenty of storage
  • user manual confusing, will get rechargables, so start your recording, contrary to the advertising, blow on the connectors

Olympus WS-311M

Olympus WS-311M is a digital voice recorder where business travelers and the ones who are always on the go may benefit. From mass storage of data files from presentation, text to music, the device holds 512MB internal Flash Memory. It has the weight of 47g including battery whereas its dimension comes in 94.7 mm x 38.6 mm x 10.9 mm. The recording format it uses is Windows Media Audio (WMA). It is suitable for MP3 playback as well. The voice recorder that is equipped with 18mm built-i…

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Olympus WS-311M

Olympus WS-311M is a digital voice recorder where business travelers and the ones who are always on the go may benefit. From mass storage of data files from presentation, text to music, the device holds 512MB internal Flash Memory. It has the weight of 47g including battery whereas its dimension comes in 94.7 mm x 38.6 mm x 10.9 mm. The recording format it uses is Windows Media Audio (WMA). It is suitable for MP3 playback as well. The voice recorder that is equipped with 18mm built-in round dynamic speaker offers microphone and earphone jacks as well. The length of time which it allows to record depends on the recording mode being used, as selected by the users. Each of them produces qualities that are distinctive with each other. With Stereo XQ Mode, users can record for 8 hours 50 minutes. In Stereo HQ mode and Stereo SP mode, the recording times are 17 hours 40 minutes and 35 hours 25 minutes, respectively. Users are able to record for 35 hours 25 minutes for HQ mode and 69 hours 40 minutes with SP mode. LP mode offers users the longest recording time compared to all modes, which is up to 138 hours 30 minutes. The recorder is powered by one AAA battery.

Features

With WS-311M by Olympus, there are five folders featured where users are allowed to store up to 200 file messages organization of files. Direct software-free USB connection contributes to the feature as well. With it, users can easily transfer their recordings from the voice recorder to their PC or Mac for further processing and archiving of files. Low Cut Filter feature minimizes noises that are similar to air conditioner noise that may interfere with the quality of the recordings. Working with it, Noise Cancel feature eliminates background noises. Besides that, Variable Control Voice Activator (VCVA) feature performs recording only when sound is sensed. The voice recorder supplies long-life battery offers 21 hours of continuous usage.

Additional Feature

  • Slow and Fast Playback
  • Voice Filter
  • WOW XTTM for rich bass and stereo
  • 16 index marks
  • Built-in equalizer
  • File Lock

Accessories

  • Stereo earphones
  • AAA battery
  • USB extension cable
  • Stereo microphone
  • Neck strap
  • Wrist strap
  • PC transcription kit
  • Telephone recording device
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Manufacturer's Specs

  • Recording format
    WMA (recording) / WMA / MP3 (playback)
  • VCVA recording
    Yes
  • Index
    Up to 16 in one file
  • Playback Speed Control
    Yes (9 modes)
  • Folders
    5
  • Folder music
    max. 128
  • Messages per folder
    Up to 200 (Voice) / Variable (Music)
  • Direct recording
    Yes
  • Temp mark
    Yes
  • Noise canceling function
    Yes

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Ideal for the business traveller who wants to travel light. The WS-311M saves all file types to its memory in an instant - voice files, music, presentations or text documents. With its 512MB of  in…

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