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Olympus DS-30 Digital Voice Recorder

Olympus DS-30 Digital Voice Recorder
Brand: Olympus
Category: CE

Buy New: See price in cart



Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 90 reviews

Format: Cd
Color: BLACK
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: N/A
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10 x 2 x 4
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 1 year warranty

MPN: 141897
Model: 141897
UPC: 050332400290
EAN: 0050332400290
ASIN: B000MSDL6K

Release Date: February 1, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:
  • Professional-grade digital voice recorder with high-sensitivity microphone
  • Up to 68 hours of recording time; 30-hour battery life
  • Connect to PC to transfer files or download podcasts
  • Store and listen to favorite music anytime, anywhere
  • Timer recording, alarm playback, slow/fast

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Up to 67 hours recording time / 256MB Internal Flash Memory / High-sensitivity Microphone / Voice guidance / DSS Player v7.0 Podcatcher Software This Podcatcher can transfer new content to the recorder simply by connecting it to a computer by registering favorite Podcast programs in DSS Player Stores highly compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages Playback and store WMA and MP3 music files Five voice folders can save up to 200 messages per folder. Music, Podcast, and Audible folder are also available New, brighter high-contrast monochrome LCD panel with backlight Built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function Timer Recording and Alarm features enable automatic recording and playing at a set time Index mark and temp mark features allow you to quickly find desired locations Noise Cancel Function and Voice Filter Function cut noise and enable clear audio playback Up to 32 hours of continuous operation with two AAA batteries Recording Time - ST XQ mode 4 hours 10 minutes, ST HQ mode 8 hours 30 minutes, HQ mode 17 hours 00 minutes, SP mode 33 hours 30 minutes, LP mode 66 hours 40 minutes Input Level - -70 dBv Practical Maximum Output - 250 mW Microphone Jack - 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 680 ohms Earphone Jack - 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 ohms or more Power Supply Rated Voltage - 3V DC Optional AC Adapter External Power Supply System Requirements - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, XP Professional, Home Edition, CPU Intel Pentium II class 333 MHz processor or more, RAM 128 MB or more (256MB or more is recommended), Sound Board Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible sound card, Video Card and Display 800 x 600 pixels or more, 256 colors or more, Removable Drive 2x or faster, One Free USB Port, Audio Output Speaker or earphone output Dimensions - 4.37 x 1.48 x 0.63 inch (111 x 37.5 x 16 mm)

Amazon.com Product Description
In addition to capturing stereo sound from meetings, interviews, and important lectures, the Olympus DS-30 Digital Voice Recorder allows you to download and create Podcasts for later listening. The DS-30 offers users up to 68 hours of recording time with its 256 MB worth of internal flash memory. For easy organization and storing of files, the player allows users to set up five voice folders, and each folder can save up to 200 messages. Internal files can be easily navigated on the player's high-contrast backlit monochrome LCD panel. Other great features include a built-in variable control voice actuator (VCVA) function, and a timed recording and alarm feature so you can set up automatic recording and playing. Running on two AAA batteries, the player offers up to 30 hours of continuous playback in the following modes: ST XQ mode (4 hour 10 minute capture time), ST HQ mode (8 hour 30 minute capture time), HQ mode (17 hour capture time), SP mode (33 hour 30 minute capture time), and LP mode (66 hour 40 minute capture time). For added user convenience, an optional AC adapter can be used with the recorder. Compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional operating systems and later, the player measures a pocket-friendly 4.37 x 1.48 x 0.63 inches and weighs in at a scant 2.80 ounces.

What's in the Box
DS-30 digital voice recorder, stereo microphone, USB cables, stereo earphones, DSS Player v.7 software, instruction manual, strap, and two AAA batteries.


Customer Reviews:   Read 85 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Best recorder at a great price   November 6, 2008
C. hamilton
Recording quality blows a much more expensive Sony out of the water. Much more important is how easy it is to use unlike the Sony.


5 out of 5 stars My 1st digital voice recorder & it has exceeded my expectations so far.   November 6, 2008
Keith A. Earickson (Hermosa Beach, California, U.S.A.)
As a novice type user of this kind of product I may not have much expert pull on whether or not this product is great or not, but it has done everything I have asked it to do.

It is rich with features, and it is very easy to learn how to use these features. There is a noticeable difference in the different recording modes. I have been using the highest grade mode, and even though this uses more memory it's so easy to transfer my recordings onto my laptop that I have not had a capacity problem yet.

I really like the index mark feature, that is helpful in longer recordings.

If I had one thing that I would change, I wish I could rename files while they are in the recorder. The file names get saved as a fairly long string of numbers, like a serial number, and it's hard to remember what what is and I have to just listen to the beginning of each recording so I know which one it is.



5 out of 5 stars Works well with my Mac   November 6, 2008
Patrick D. Fleitz (Lakeland, Florida USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Although the product description and all of the literature that comes with the DS-30 only mentions compatibility with Windows OS, I have a Mac and it works just fine. The only thing I needed to do was download a cool program called "Switch", which is a free program that converts the WMA files of the DS-30 to MP3's. It does this quickly and I just drag and drop the converted files into iTunes. At this point, I'm able to burn the files to a cd if necessary. In short, don't let the fact you have a Mac discourage you from buying this excellent little voice recorder.


5 out of 5 stars excellent choice   October 31, 2008
John Roberts
The Olympus DS 30 voice recorder is a versatile lightweight and compact stereo voice recorder with easy to use functions. It can be used for many applications. Weather you are in a meeting or classroom or even using it to record a soundtrack to a slide show or movie it is a great addition.


5 out of 5 stars Great Product   October 24, 2008
E. Gronowska (Detroit, MI United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

This recorder is awesome. Easy to use, lightweight, excellent sound quality, comfortable for transcribing. I also love that I can archive all my recording on my computer. The possibilities are endless. Great, great buy.